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Historical hair care is the only reason I've been able to grow my dry, chin-length hair down to my tailbone.
And unfortunately, historical haircare advice seems to be pretty hard to find.
My goal for this blog is to compile all the information I've learned that has massively helped my hair health and growth, and give it to my audience in a no-nonsense collection of blogs.
If you're struggling to grow your hair, or are experiencing thinning and breakage, check out my articles below to learn how Victorian women were able to grow hair to their feet without modern products!
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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!
Dec 29, 20218 min read
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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.
Dec 14, 20215 min read
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My Online Course - "Victorian Custom Corset-Making" 30% Off Sale
My latest project is an online corset-making course, that covers everything you need to know to make your very own stunning, custom-fit...
Dec 7, 20213 min read
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How to Learn Historical Costuming, Wear a Corset Discreetly, and More! | Sewing Q and A
Here are my answers to common historical costuming and corsetry questions! Enjoy!
Dec 1, 20215 min read
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A Tale of Two Corsets | Making Victorian and 18th Century Corset Mock ups
Are you interested in the practical differences between Victorian vs. 18th century corsets! This article is for you!
Jun 21, 20217 min read
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I Made the "Bootstrap Fashion" DIY Dress Form: Is it Worth the Hype?
I've heard a lot of good things about the Bootstrap Fashion DIY dress form pattern, and decided to try it out for myself.
May 28, 20218 min read
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All About Pattern Drafting
This article is all about pattern drafting: why it is great, how to learn, tools and supplies you need, different types of drafting, etc.
May 15, 20215 min read
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Making a Leather Bag by Hand
I'm going to walk you all through how to make a leather overnight bag by hand, using an awesome kit from Tandy leather!
May 2, 20216 min read
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How to Sew Wool Diaper Covers | Longies and Soakers
Anyone who has researched cloth diapering knows there are seemingly infinite methods, types, and systems. Overwhelming, to say the least.
Apr 8, 20215 min read
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Sewing Vintage-Inspired Baby Clothes
I have never found out the gender of my babies before their birth, and I must say, the historical world was pro when it came to gender...
Mar 8, 20212 min read
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Sewing an Edwardian Blouse
I love this blouse. It has been everything I hoped it would be, and more! Read on to see how I sewed it.
Feb 21, 20213 min read
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Edwardian Blouse: Drafting the Pattern
I’ve wanted a lacy Edwardian blouse for some time, especially as I was lacking nice shirts to wear with my skirts. This was planned to be...
Jan 23, 20213 min read
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Making an 18th Century-Inspired Nightgown
It seems I have a problem with chemise-type garments. I assume they will be an easy project, and then they end up . . . hard. Very hard.
Jan 7, 20214 min read
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How I Sewed an 18th Century Dressing Gown
I have now been wearing this dressing gown for almost two months and I love it. I made it especially for postpartum wear, and it helps me...
Dec 21, 20203 min read
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Making an 18th Century Dressing Gown | Pattern Drafting
I created this dressing gown to wear after the birth of my newest baby, in those early postpartum days when simply getting dressed takes...
Dec 5, 20202 min read
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Retro Maternity Dress | Part 2: The Sewing
Some of my drafting for this pattern was sloppy, especially in the skirt area. I go over that in Part 1. As I only made a mock-up for the...
Nov 13, 20202 min read
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Making a Retro Maternity Dress | Part 1: Drafting the Pattern
I went out of my “style comfort-zone” with this dress. I thought it would be a good idea to have a loose, tent-like dress for later in my...
Oct 25, 20203 min read
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Making a "Modern" 18th Century Jacket | Part 2
Orange has never been “my” colour. However, when inspiration struck to make an 18th century jacket, I was drawn to make it in a nice deep...
Oct 12, 20203 min read
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Making a "Modern" 18th Century Jacket | Part 1
I love this jacket, now. However, it was a project which really tested my boundaries from the start.
Sep 28, 20203 min read
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Making a Fifties Maternity Shirt-Dress | Fit and Flare, Collar & Pleated Skirt
Most modern clothes don’t light me up. That lesson was driven home with this
latest project, when I had the intention of making...
Aug 31, 20204 min read
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