This is my antique 1850s gold brooch with black onyx stone. Continue reading Antique 1850s Gold Brooch with Onyx
Monthly Archives: January 2015
1920s Tam Hat – The 1922 Devereaux Hat
I’ve knitted this 1920s Tam hat following this antique, 1922 pattern – the Devereaux Hat. In the 1920s, Tam O’Shanter hats were popular among girls and young women – an alternative to the cloche hat. Continue reading 1920s Tam Hat – The 1922 Devereaux Hat
1850s Hairstyle For Day Or Evening
In the 1840s to 1850s, a lady would often twist her hair into a bun, while the front section of hair was sometimes curled (‘spaniel curls‘). This hairstyle could be worn during the day (here the ringlets can be seen under the bonnet of the visiting lady on the right) or as ball hairstyle. Here are three more photographs of ladies wearing this hairstyle during the day (1840s, 1840-50s, 1850s). Continue reading 1850s Hairstyle For Day Or Evening
My Treadle Sewing Machine
I’m sewing all my costumes and everyday clothes on this old mechanical treadle sewing machine which I inherited from my grandmother. She can’t do any fancy stitches; just straight and zigzag stitches. She was produced between 1920 and 1954 and according to the manufacturer she’s very durable like an industrial sewing machine. Continue reading My Treadle Sewing Machine
Red cabbage – dye samples
I made some dye samples with red cabbage and unbleached cotton fabric. I used this red cabbage dye solution.
1850s Irish Crochet Lace Bonnet
A couple of years ago I crocheted an Victorian Irish crochet lace bonnet. It’s a mid to late 1850s style bonnet, revealing more of the forehead than an 1840s bonnet. Continue reading 1850s Irish Crochet Lace Bonnet
Mud Cloth – Tannin Iron Print
Inspired from mud cloth, I’ve made this small sample. Continue reading Mud Cloth – Tannin Iron Print