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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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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...
Feb 4, 20233 min read
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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!
Sep 30, 20229 min read
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4 comments


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...
Sep 2, 20229 min read
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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!
Jul 22, 202212 min read
6,897 views
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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!
Jul 8, 202211 min read
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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..
Jun 24, 20228 min read
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13 comments


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...
Jun 10, 20226 min read
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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!
May 27, 20229 min read
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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...
May 13, 20224 min read
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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...
Apr 29, 20226 min read
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How to Sew Edwardian Split Drawers
In this post, we will learn how to sew a pair of Edwardian split drawers!
Apr 1, 20225 min read
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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 ...
Mar 3, 20224 min read
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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.
Feb 25, 20221 min read
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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!
Feb 11, 20227 min read
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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...
Feb 4, 20225 min read
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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!
Jan 28, 20228 min read
5,099 views
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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.
Jan 14, 20227 min read
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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...
Jan 7, 202214 min read
5,816 views
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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
1,599 views
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