underwear
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Fashion & Beauty Advice and a 19th Century Bra Advert, July 1898
Here is an “early” brassiere. Interestingly, it has straps to…
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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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1905 Embellished Stockings
A look at hand embroidered stockings from May, 1905. Did…
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1940’s Rayon Panties- An Alternate to Satin Tap Pants
Did you know that 1940s gals weren’t just limited to…
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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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Finished Project- Regency Stays
I finished these Regency stays back in May or June…
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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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Research: Edwardian Ribbon Corsets Part III
Continuing the series of period mention of ribbon corsets. 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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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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1940s Bra Sample Photos!
It’s about time! This was one of the first patterns…
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Keeping Warm in the 1930’s- Socks and Stockings
I’m so glad that so many of you loved the…
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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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Finished Project: Regency Short Stays + Pattern Review
Here’s my finished Regency short stays! Since asked in a…
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In Progress: Regency Short Stays
Oh, look! I actually remembered to take a picture of…
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Under-Structure- Changes in Silhouette from the 1920s to the 1950s
Thinking on proper foundations is somewhat of a new territory…
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Finished Project- and a Study in Silhouette
This weekend I finished up an elliptical hoop and bustle…
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>Correct Corset Adjustment, 1917
> I hope this weekend is finding you doing something…
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>Big Poufy 50s Petticoat
> I grew up watching Funny Face, draping myself and…
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>Corded Petticoat and Bustle
>Progress on the Corded Petticoat is very good! In fact,…
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>Corded Petticoat
>Two years ago or so I started a Corded Petticoat…
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>Some Regency Sewing
>I finished my petticoat and got Matt to take pictures…
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>Edwardian Lingerie- New York Times articles
>Combination Lingerie Adds Much to the Comfort of Women and…
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>Vintage Edwardian Corset
>I found this corset hidden away the other day in…
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>Edwardian Princess Slip
>The princess slip and the chemise are finally done!The pattern…
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>Tuck Three, insert one
>I can has a ruffle for my princess slip. Kinda.…
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>Edwardian Corset
> Here’s the start of my wedding corset :) It’s a…
