All things Bustle, Natural Form, and Aesthetic (1870-1890)
Attention Historic Seamstresses! I am really excited to announce I have begun working with an American fabric distributor who carries an extensive line of high quality reproduction cotton prints!�I am going to do my best to be competitive on pricing.�Many…
Maybe someday somewhere someone will publish a book documenting the inside of period garments- the parts that get overlooked- the parts that are so very valuable to historical seamstresses everywhere. �A book something akin to Fashion in Detail except it…
I recently had the pleasure of designing a bustle gown inspired by the Natural Form Era (1875-1883) for a customer in The Netherlands. This gown is for a Victorian Era wedding she will be attending.� The bride has requested guests…
I found this gown at Past Perfect Vintage�via the�Vintage Fashion Guild’s blog. Past Perfect Vintage is�a purveyor of antique fashions and a source I have used in my Costume History Pages. Here are the details:Antique 1880s Victorian Bustle Print Cotton…
I recently completed a Victorian era middle- upper middle class School Boy’s suit for a customer in Cairo, Egypt. The suit consists of a pair of trousers, shirt, waistcoat, cravat, and wool hat. Victorian etiquette called for boys (and men)…
One 1880s era sporting dress: One beautiful Fairy: With a little Mary Poppins: And a gorgeous view: Equals one great time!
Whether or not you choose to participate in the annual candy collecting holiday we here in America call Halloween, let’s face it- October is THE MONTH for costumes! With the cooler weather, fabulous fall foliage (at least around this part…
For years, historical maternity wear was something of an obscurity. But now, more and more museums and other historical clothing collections are paying attention to these special garments and making them available for study! Here are few of my findings.…