Hey! I'm Katherine, and I create historical, natural hair care videos, and historical hand-made fashion videos. I share the tips that I have personally used to grow my hair from chin to hip length, as well as how I sew my historical, vintage-inspired wardrobe. Check out my blog below!

Apr 7, 20245 min read

How I Make My Own Skirts With 5 Kids and a Chaotic Life

Come along on a hectic journey as I embark on the task of making an accordion pleated skirt, inspired by the timeless grace of the Edwardian

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Mar 8, 20245 min read

How I Make All my Own Clothes With 5 Kids and No Time

I have been making all of my own clothes for about 5 years now, and I also have 5 kids and little to no free time. So how do I make all...

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Jan 28, 20246 min read

I Froze My Fingers to Sew This TV Show Skirt

In this video, I will share with you how I froze my fingers to sew this TV show skirt! Inspired by the beautifully tailored 1930's...

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Dec 1, 20232 min read

Making the Perfect Pleated Skirt | Chat with George Kalajian

In part 2 of the interview with George Kalajian, we talk about making the perfect pleated skirt!

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Nov 24, 20232 min read

Is the American Fashion Industry Dying? | NY Fashion Expert Weighs In

Is the American fashion industry dying? In Part 1 of my chat with George Kalajian, we cover this topic among many others!

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Nov 11, 20236 min read

I Made 1920's Inspired Shoes by Hand | Why Everyone is Creative

Come along for the experience of how I made flapper shoes by hand - ASMR sounds included! This is a cozy look at the hand shoe making...

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Oct 27, 20238 min read

Five Little Known Benefits of Corsets

I have experienced 3 years of daily corset wearing, and here I will share 5 surprising benefits of corset wearing for emotional...

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Jul 22, 20234 min read

How to Sew Your Own Clothes From Scratch (For Beginners!)

In this video, we will learn how to sew your own clothes from scratch! I have been sewing nearly all of my own clothes from scratch for

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May 12, 20234 min read

I Made a Regency Dress From 1805 for My Pregnancy

In my latest pregnancy, I made a Regency dress from a historical 1805 pattern as part of my maternity wardrobe! In this video I will share..

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Jan 13, 20239 min read

I Made Hand-Crafted Oxford Shoes. Was it Worth It?

This was a crazy idea. I made my husband a pair of hand crafted oxford shoes, using traditional materials and techniques, including...

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Oct 21, 20228 min read

10 Tips for How to Actually Make a Hand-Sewn Wardrobe

I'm here to share 10 tips with you that will change your sewing practice!

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Sep 30, 20229 min read

1940’s Bra-Making

Want to learn about 1940's bra making? I recently sewed two vintage 1940's nursing bras, and here you can join me for the process!

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Sep 2, 20229 min read

Free Vintage 1950’s Bra Pattern! | Here’s How to Use it

I have a free vintage bra pattern for you to use! You may remember a couple months ago when I drafted and sewed my very own 1950's style...

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Aug 5, 202210 min read

I Made Downton Abbey Shoes by Hand! | 1920's Shoe-Making

I recently finished making a pair of "Downton Abbey" inspired 1920's shoes by hand! Join me on the daunting, fun, and at times terrifying...

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Jul 22, 202212 min read

Fabric for Historical Sewing || Supplies for Sewing

There are already so many supplies needed for sewing, and the question of what fabric to use has mystified many seamstresses. Read on!

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Jul 8, 202211 min read

How I Made a 1950’s Longline Bullet Bra

In this video, I walk you through how to make a bullet bra! My latest project was a 1950's longline bullet bra, and I absolutely love it!

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Jun 24, 20228 min read

Vintage Bras Are Way Better Than Modern Bras - Here's Why

I recently designed and sewed a vintage bra, and have learned a lot from the experience! Namely - why vintage bras are so much better than..

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Jun 10, 20226 min read

How to Lace a Corset with the Three-Lace Method (The Secret to a Historical Hourglass Figure)

Do you love corsets, but struggle to achieve that Victorian hourglass shape? In this video, I am going to show you my historical corset...

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May 27, 20229 min read

How I Made a Hand-Embroidered Civil War Era Corset

I will be sharing how I recreated a civil war era corset, complete with hand embroidery and tons of bone flossing!

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May 13, 20224 min read

Making a Hand Carved Corset Busk

Here I will share how I made a hand carved corset busk as a total beginner! Thanks to Rebecca of Wild Rose Atelier for gifting...

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