How to Sew a Long Pleated Skirt With NO Pattern | Beginner Historical Sewing
In this video, I will be showing how to sew a long pleated skirt! This is a very beginner friendly project, in no small part due to the...
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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!
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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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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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Apr 29, 20226 min read
How to Lace Up a Corset (For Beginners)
Want to learn to lace up a corset by yourself? I'm here to help! In this video, you will learn first how to lace up the corset itself...
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Apr 1, 20225 min read
How to Sew Edwardian Split Drawers
In this post, we will learn how to sew a pair of Edwardian split drawers!
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Mar 3, 20224 min read
How to Draft Edwardian Underwear
In this post, we will learn how to draft a pattern for Edwardian underwear - specifically, split drawers! We will be using a drafting ...
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Feb 25, 20221 min read
Making Time to Sew as a Mom | Tips from a Mom of Four
As a mom of four who loves sewing, I have learned tips and tricks to make more time in my day for the creative hobby I love.
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Feb 11, 20227 min read
How to Make Regency Stays | Why These are Different Than Any Other Corset!
Let's learn how to make a Regency corset! How to insert bust gussets, install a wooden busk, and create corset cording easily!
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Feb 4, 20225 min read
How to Sew Eyelets by Hand | Quick and Simple Technique | Historical Sewing
Have you ever wanted to make hand-stitched eyelets, but didnt know where to begin? In my latest pair of Regency stays, I wanted them to...
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Jan 28, 20228 min read
Postpartum Belly Wrap Tutorial From a Mom of Four | How to Sew and Tie a Benkung Belly Bind
In this video, I will be showing how to make your own simple postpartum belly wrap - known as a Benkung belly bind!
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Jan 14, 20227 min read
How I Sewed Hand-Made Lace For My Victorian Corset | Historical Sewing, Broiderie-Anglais
Have you ever gotten an idea which seemed both wonderful and impossible? Even crazy? That is the story of this lace-making project.
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Jan 7, 202214 min read
Here’s How I Recreated a Real Victorian Corset | 1890’s Corset-Making | Historical Sewing
I sewed a historical reproduction of a stunning black Victorian corset, from Jill Salen's "Corsets" book! Hand-made lace, pattern-making...
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Dec 29, 20218 min read
Historical Sewing Projects of 2021 | Corset-making, Shoe-Making, and Garment Sewing
In 2021 I made corsets, shoes, and lots of garments! Here I give the run down of what what went wrong, and what went right!
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Dec 14, 20215 min read
Hand-Made 18th Century Jacket | Historical Sewing Project
How I sewed a silk 18th century jacket from a pattern I draped on my DIY dress form! Hidden lacing, winged cuffs, hidden boning.
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