New for Members
Placemat Bergere Hats, Part 2
Making 18th century hats out of modern placemats? What about the crown? Here's how to add a soft silk crown, and a buckram option too.
No commentsAn 1890s Bicycle Skirt
Bloomers got all the press, but most women still wore skirts for bicycling. How to draft and make an attractive, functional bicycle skirt.
Fashionable Mrs Herald Paper Doll
Introducing the Boston Herald's fashionable paper doll, Mrs. B.S. Herald, and her spectacular wardrobe showcasing the latest styles.
History of the Sailor Suit, Part 2
The sailor suit finds its way full circle, back into the fashions, the sewing classes and the uniforms of the 20th century, completing the tale.
Basic Fabric Manipulation - Part III
Techniques for Victorian and Georgian clothing. This week, several types of box pleats, and then we'll step it up to discover ruching.
18th Century Women’s Dress 4
Katy finishes her walk through of women’s fashion in the second half of the 18th century. Anglaises, francaises, redingotes...
History of the Sailor Suit
The sailor suit was a ubiquitous part of the Victorian era. Emmalia explores its development and why it was so popular.
Frugal Fashion in the 19th Century
Four very different extant dresses highlight how a frugal approach to garment construction once informed sewing technique.
A Tale of Two Bicycle Bloomers
You can never have too many bicycle bloomers. Here's how to make a pair with a poofy leg, and another pair with a really poofy leg.