victorian
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Free Add-On– 1899 Cape Tab
My 1899 “Ponderosa” cape was released in December of 2021…
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Research: Edwardian Ribbon Corsets Part I
Ribbon Corsets are one of those things which I feel…
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Finished Project: 1870s Plaid Evening Bodice & The Social Daunce Irregulars Holiday Ball
This is a multi-purpose blog post because I’ve just finished…
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Finished Project: Natural Form Gala Gown for Costume College
This year’s Costume College was the first of many in…
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Free Victorian Knitting Patterns: 1854 Men’s Traveling Cap + Knitted Flowers
Two posts, two days in a row? I’m…
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Video Blog: About “Sophie” and Victorian Patterns
Hello! Oh my goodness, I am SO THANKFUL for your…
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1898- Trim Design Inspiration
I’ve already announced the new, lovely jacket pattern- Sophie. Here…
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1898- Home Dressmaker Advice + Free Clip Art
Hello there! Here’s another bit to share from a Ladies…
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1890’s Inspiration: Home-Made Muffs and Collarettes
I am working on a new 1890’s pattern, so as…
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Finished Project: A Tissot Inspired Ensemble
This may be the latest posted “Finished Project” on my…
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New E-Pattern! 1879 Victorian Dinner Bodice
I’m SO excited to announce the latest E-Pattern! Yay! The…
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Finished Project: The Tissot Dress
Fair warning- this is a long and picture heavy post!…
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Finished Project: The 1870s Green Plaid Bustle Dress
I’m back from Costume College, my good friend is on…
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TV403- We Can Have Buttons!
Last night I finished up my facings, made my buttonholes…
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TV403 Bodice Progress
I’m plugging along on this bodice! This is Truly Victorian…
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Busy, Busy, Busy- and Lots of Sewing
I’ve been a bad little blogger! I’m around, but I’ve…
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Bustles, Books, and Gardens
Hello! I’ve been puttering away on an 1870s bustle ensemble…
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This Easter’s Hats and Bonnets- Ladies Home Journal- April, 1897
If you’re following me on Facebook you may have seen…
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Finished Project: 1880s Bustle Dress and Hat
My husband and I finally took proper pictures of this…
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Victorian Novelties, Part 2- Things that Go “BANG” in the Night
Continuing on with the odd novelties, and in the vein…
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Finished Project: Natural Form Mourning Gown
First off- I absoultely LOVED reading all of your comments…













