1910s
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Circa 1916 Tunic Skirt Pattern
Photo visual for the waist treatment of the Wearing History…
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1910s, 1916, fashion history, pattern line, pattern preservation project, repro patterns, vintage patternsPattern Preservation Line: New 1916 Evening Bodice- Behind the Seams
I’m very excited to announce the fourth pattern for the…
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1915 Fashion- Skirts “Short” and Voluminous
This article comes from the October, 1915 issue of the…
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Fashions of 1910- New Princesse Gowns
This great (somewhat long) article is from the June, 1910…
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1910- Irish Crochet Trimmings for Dresses- AND the Sahlin Perfect Form
It’s time for a pattern freebie! Although this is quite…
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Gauzrib- Knitted “Vest” Underwear, 1910
If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you’ve probably…
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1914- Pre-Printed Fabric Blouses to Embroider
From a 1914 “Artikraft” needlework catalog I have, comes this…
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Eliza 1910s Dress Pattern- Finally with Photos!
After quite a challenging late Spring and busy summer, I…
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1914- Knit and Woven Combinations, Princess Slips, and More Notes on 1910s Underwear
There can’t be too many people who get as thrilled…
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Video Lecture: Circa 1914 Bodice- Antique Example and Pattern Study
In this video I share a bodice I purchased from…
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Free Patterns– Pretty Yokes For Knit 1910s Underwear
I have been meaning to post this for over a…
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Fashions for February 1913
The following images are from an original issue of Needlecraft…
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Free Crochet Pattern- Circa 1915 Kimono Jacket
A while ago I came across an amazing little handmade…
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A Needlework Scrap Book- And Free Camisole Crochet Patterns
We recently made a trip back to see family (don’t…
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1913- Home Garments for Women and Children
This 1913 page might not be as interesting to some…
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July 1913- Styles with Individuality
It always amuses me that magazines (or today blogs and…
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1913- The Renaissance of Macrame- Free Handbag Pattern
Macrame seems to be making a comeback again right now!…
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Free Crochet & Tatting Patterns- Dainty Neckwear from 1912
This fun little page of patterns comes from Needlecraft Magazine,…
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A Set of Pretty Underwear, May 1914
Today I have a great little article from 1914 to…
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Save The Wheat- 1918 Flour Conserving Recipes
What did our 1918 counterparts do during a flour shortage?…
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Construction Study- 1900s Infant Slip
This wonderful circa 1900-1910s baby slip was a recent estate…
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Hints on Pressing Seams, 1912
Random information about pressing seams, buttonholes, and hatpins from the…
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1912- Dainty Corset Covers Using Bermuda Fagoting & Teneriffe Lace
In this article from Needlecraft from April, 1912, two lovely…
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Free Pattern! 1912 Crocheted Corset Cover
I’m happy to be giving away a FREE e-pattern today…
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April 1912- Fashions and Fabrics
I recently came across a whole slew of 1910s-1920s Needlecraft…
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Finished Project- Truly Victorian’s Late Edwardian Petticoat
Hey! I actually documented a finished project! Yay! Can I…
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An Argument for Under Vests- or- Are We Over-Simplifying 1900s Underwear?
I have a hypothesis that’s been a long time coming.…
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WWI Fashion- Skirts and Blouses- 1918-1919
Here are a few lovely pages from the John Wanamaker…
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A Talk with Worth About Clothes- August, 1913
It seems like Worth is all the rage in the historical…
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Dresses I Saw at the Races- August, 1913.
I love crazy 1900s-1910s high fashion styles, and none are…
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1911- Hairdressing for Young Girls
If anyone else grew up with the Anne of Green…
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My Christmas Gift To You- 1910’s Holiday Wish Book Catalog
Hi all! I meant to get this up to you…
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1916- Fashions for Warm Days: What she will Need Most for the Country and Seashore
Today I have a lovely image I cleaned up to share…
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Finished Project: Irene Castle & Lucile Inspired Gala Dress
Hello! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Today, I’m finally…
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Part 7: Suit A Long: How To Attach The Inner Skirt Waistband
This is the single most part of the skirt construction…
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Finished Project: 1919 Knitted Slipover “Bodice”
I have been working on this on and off for…
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Inspiring Images- John Wanamaker New York- Fall & Winter 1918-1919
It’s finally starting to feel a bit like Autumn in…
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Paris is Dancing Mad: McCall’s Magazine, September, 1913
What is inspiring you lately? One of my current inspirations…
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Pretty Little Antique China
Hello! One of my weaknesses is pretty little antique china.…
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The Astor Baby- McCall’s Magazine, September 1913
Today is the centennial of the sinking of the great…
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Extant Garments: 1910s White Blouse IV
This is the final post of detail shots of the…
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Extant Garments: 1910s White Blouse Part III
Continuing our peek at the inside of this white blouse,…
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Extant Garments: 1910s White Blouse Part II
Happy Monday! I hope your weekend was splendid! We had…
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Extant Garments: 1910s White Blouse
One of my goals this year is to start sharing…
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What Real People Wore: Edwardian Inspiration
As you can tell by the title, we had a…
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A Saint Patrick’s Day Luncheon- 1912
With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I thought…
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French Dames in Boudoir and en Fete- 1912
Hello! I hope you had a lovely weekend. We had…
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1912 Illustrators Answer How Future Women Can Dress Better
Hello! Is it really Wednesday already? Today I’ve got a…
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1910s Blouse and Guimpe Pattern
Hello! Happy Monday! I’m pleased to bring you the “official”…
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Pattern Preview! Cordelia- Circa 1909-1914 Edwardian Skirt
Hello! Happy Saturday! I’ve been hard at work getting these…
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New PDF E-Book- 1910s Bedell Spring Catalog
Hello! I wanted to give a heads up that there…
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Finished Project: 1910s Corset
First of all, THANK YOU for your sweet comments on…
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W.B. NuForm and Reduso Corsets, 1911
I got a fun little package in the mail today…
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Catalog Inspiration: 1912-1913 Corsets
Hope you had a lovely weekend! I started making a…
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Dainty Waists in Christmas Boxes, 19-teens Inspiration
Here’s some beautiful inspiration images for you from the nineteen…
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>More Lingerie Dresses, 1911
Here are more lovely Edwardian lingerie dresses from around 1911…
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>A Strong Argument in Favor of the New Summer Dresses- 1910
> Click on the image at right for a larger…
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Silk and Lingerie Frocks, 1911
I’m amongst those in a flurry of inspiration due largely…
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>1911 Hats and Millinery Supplies- Gimbel Bros
>Mmm… hats! Thought you might enjoy these images from a…
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>Spring Hats, 1916
>It’s not often when working on images for the blog…
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>Getting Pretty Quick- 1910
>This weekend I’ve had a bit of a cold, which…
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>Warm Scarves, Caps, and Sweaters- 1910s
> If you saw my last post on Gift Certificates…
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>Winter Robes and Slippers, 1910s
>Here’s a few lovely pages from the same catalog I…
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>Chirstmas Gifts, Bella Hess Catalog- 19-teens.
>Continuing with the Holiday posts, here’s the back cover from…
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>Inspiring Ensembles, 1916
>Hello all!I’m back from a yearly costume convention, Costume College…
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>The Automobile Picnic for Two or More, 1916
> I know this post has nothing to do with…
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>A bit of a flashback to 1915- Blouses and Mourning Attire
>The weather here has been so odd for July- where…
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>Correct Corset Adjustment, 1917
> I hope this weekend is finding you doing something…
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>A bit farther back- Sweaters, 1919
> Do you ever look in old catalogs, old…
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>1917 Silk Dress
>I sewed. From Past Patterns Vintage Revivals linkyPretty easy, went…
