Sometimes a good idea just has to wait. And when it does, I keep a sketchbook on hand for those moments of great inspiration. Like a writer, I quickly record what is in my mind, making as many notes about…
Posted in Atelier, Costume Design, Fashion History, Historical Sewing
Posted in 1850s, 1860s, Corsets and Underthings, Historical Sewing
Now that things have slowed down a bit, I have had time to work on a personal project I have been putting off forever. It was one of those projects I cut out, stuck on my cutting table, and waited…
There are a few blogs I keep up with. One of them belongs to a historic clothing exhibit specialist in the UK. Here is what she wrote regarding a Regency Era exhibit she is working on. The provenance of many…
Posted in Historical Sewing
There is much debate amongst those remaking historical clothing about the use of buttons on dresses. Here is one researcher’s findings: Until the late 18th century, buttons are rare on women’s dress. In the few earlier pictures, the direction often…