Tag Archives: jewelry

Beaded Peacock Hair Barrette In Progress

I’m making a peacock inspired hair barrette with faceted glass beads in blue and teal, seed beads in green and gold, and golden wire. Continue reading Beaded Peacock Hair Barrette In Progress →

My 1920s crystal seed bead tassel necklace, here together with two other, green seed bead necklaces. All made by me. For the tassel I’ve used the same technique as here (my tassels for the sleeves of a 1910s evening dress). Continue reading 1920s Beaded Tassel Necklace →

Four of my dresses which are for sale. Two I’ve already sold, two I’ve just finished. Continue reading 1920s Brocade Sari Dresses For Sale →

I’ve finally finished the silver dog collar for challenge 10 of the Historical Sew Monthly! 😀 Continue reading Silver Dog Collar – Historical Sew Monthly →

‘ I am sure she was well dressed […] for I cannot remember what she had on.’ (Household Companion, 1909)

Edwardian women were advised not to neglect the importance of dress: ‘Suit your dresses to the occasions upon which they are to be used’ (Household Companion, 1909). ‘A trailing gown of velvet and lace is not adapted for shopping or travelling, any more than a tweed skirt and flannel blouse is appropriate to an afternoon reception.’ (Every Woman’s Encyclopaedia, 1910-2) Continue reading How To Dress In The Edwardian Era →

‘Much display of jewelry is out of place for young ladies, and the kind of jewelry to be worn demands as careful consideration as that of the dress itself.’ The ‘Household Companion: Book Of Etiquette‘ of 1909 gives advice about how jewelry was worn in the Edwardian era. Continue reading About Edwardian Jewelry →

In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make your own pearl headband. It’s easy, fast and fun to make! 😀 Continue reading DIY Beaded Headband [Tutorial] →