In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make this elegant late 1870s updo (the left on the second picture). The hairstyle is fast to make and comfortable to wear. Continue reading Natural Form Updo Tutorial (Late 1870s Hairstyle)
Monthly Archives: June 2015
How To Make Broderie Anglaise Lace By Hand
Broderie anglaise lace, also know as eyelet lace, was very popular in the Victorian era and its popularity continued through the Edwardian era, the 1920s and 1950s until today. Broderie anglaise lace is a whitework lace which means that the lace is traditionally worked with white thread on white fabric. Continue reading How To Make Broderie Anglaise Lace By Hand
How To Make Edwardian Boudoir Slippers – Tutorial
This tutorial will show you how to make these Edwardian satin boudoir slippers. Continue reading How To Make Edwardian Boudoir Slippers – Tutorial
Victorian Garibaldi Blouse And Skirt Outfit
In the Victorian era, women usually wore dresses (a separate bodice with matching skirt). Another option was the Garibaldi outfit which was usually worn at home: CDV of Lady by Platt of Oberon, painting Reflection by Jerry Barrett and this great 1858 painting Past and Present, No. 1 by Augustus Leopold Egg. A Garibaldi blouse was sometimes worn with a zouave jacket or Swiss waist. Continue reading Victorian Garibaldi Blouse And Skirt Outfit
1878/ 1882 Braided Hairstyle Tutorial
This tutorial will show you how to make this late 1870s/ early 1880s braided hairstyle. Continue reading 1878/ 1882 Braided Hairstyle Tutorial
Late 1870s Hairstyle
How To Dress For Business In The Edwardian Era
An Edwardian business woman was advised to dress simple, practical, feminine and economical. Her usual dress was either a tailor made wool suit or a shirtwaist costume, which consisted of a dark wool skirt and a white or colored shirtwaist (blouse). Continue reading How To Dress For Business In The Edwardian Era
1920s Practical Outdoor Costume
Here are some pictures of my 1920s outdoor costume. Continue reading 1920s Practical Outdoor Costume
1920s White Pleated Satin Skirt
I made a 1920s pleated skirt. I used polyester satin fabric. Originally, I bought it as 100% acetate fabric – a fabric used in the 1920s. But when I tested the fabric, it was just polyester. So I’ve got a refund, and this 1920s pleated skirt didn’t cost anything. Continue reading 1920s White Pleated Satin Skirt
Nautical Dress
This was just a boring white dress. So, I’ve uses some strips from an old, blue leggings, and made a sailor style dress! 😀