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Edwardian Neckwear: Collars, Jabots & Fichus

7th February 20181900s - Edwardianaccessory, article, edwardian, embroidery, laceLina

Edwardian Neckwear - Collars And Jabots — Miami University Liberal Arts Club, 1905

Neckwear was an important accessory in the Edwardian era. Jabots, collars, ties and scarfs lend variety to the severe shirtwaist, add a splash of color to dark wool dresses and help to keep the dress clean. Collars were usually detachable in the Edwardian era, ‘since the collar soils so much sooner than the waist.’ (Los Angeles Herald, 1907)

Most store-bought neckwear was expensive in the Edwardian era, so it was recommended to make lace jabots and collars at home with lace and fabric scraps. Continue reading Edwardian Neckwear: Collars, Jabots & Fichus →

Victorian & Edwardian Christmas Gifts – Part 2

21st December 2017Themes Across Erasarticle, christmas, DIY, edwardian, hand sewing, lace, sewing, victorianLina

Victorian And Edwardian Christmas Gifts — New York, winter scene in Broadway, 1857

‘In many cases no gift could be so useful as an apron, or nightgown, or petticoat neatly made, with loving thoughts stitched into the long seams and difficult gathers.’ (The American Girl’s Home Book of Work And Play, 1890) Continue reading Victorian & Edwardian Christmas Gifts – Part 2 →

Edwardian Batiste Lace Chemise

7th November 20171900s - Edwardianedwardian, finished historical costume, lace, underwearLina

I made this Edwardian lace chemise in January for the Historical Sew Monthly. I originally made the Edwardian chemise for my Edwardian lingerie dress. But I probably have to make another chemise for my Edwardian lingerie dress: Read on to find out why! 😉 Continue reading Edwardian Batiste Lace Chemise →

1940 – 1950s Bra & Garter Belt + Free Patterns

30th October 20171950s, Sewing & Crochet1950s, belt, DIY, finished historical costume, lace, sewing, tutorial, underwearLina

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that we’re clearing out Grandma’s house at the moment. And I found some of her lingerie: bras and garter belts! They’re probably from the late 1940s or early 1950s. The bras have the characteristic, pointy, conical bullet bra shape of the 1950s – but not as exaggerated as some of the 1950s bras.

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And if you want to sew your own pin-up bra or vintage garter belt, I traced the patterns of two of the bras and of one of the garter belts. You can download the patterns for free and adjust them to your size. Continue reading 1940 – 1950s Bra & Garter Belt + Free Patterns →

Grey Crochet Lace Skirt & Jersey Knit Blazer

12th June 2017Sewing & Crochetcrochet, crochet lace, dress, lace, sewing, upcyclingLina

Many years ago, I turned a too large jersey knit sweater into a blazer. I used my basic Victorian bodice pattern as pattern. So my jersey knit blazer has the typical sloping shoulders of Victorian bodices. It also has princess seams at the back. The blazer is closed with a faux metal button. Continue reading Grey Crochet Lace Skirt & Jersey Knit Blazer →

Edwardian Lace Lavender Sachets – Tutorial

22nd May 20171900s - Edwardian, Sewing & CrochetDIY, edwardian, embroidery, flower, hand sewing, lace, sewing, tutorial, upcycling, victorianLina

Lace lavender sachets are fast to sew and a great way to use up fabric and lace scraps. In the Victorian and Edwardian era, lavender sachets were a popular gift:

‘A delightful gift that will cost but little in time or money’ (Every Woman’s Encyclopaedia, 1910-2).

For my lavender sachets I used lace scraps from my Edwardian lingerie blouse and muslin scraps from my Victorian summer dress. (UK) Muslin is very sheer – perfect for lavender sachets. Continue reading Edwardian Lace Lavender Sachets – Tutorial →

Drawn Thread Work Tutorial

21st May 2017Sewing & Crochet18th century, 1920s, DIY, edwardian, embroidery, hand sewing, lace, lace tutorial, sewing, tutorial, upcycling, victorianLina

Learn to make drawn thread work by hand! Drawn thread work is a beautiful whitework embroidery! It’s easy to make but it takes time.

‘Drawn-thread work forms a connecting link between embroidery and lace work […] it is very durable, and washes well.’ (Every Woman’s Encyclopaedia, 1910-2)

In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make basic drawn thread work by hand. Drawn thread work is a counted thread embroidery: Warp or weft threads are removed and the remaining threads are grouped together with hemstitches.

Drawn thread work has been popular for a long time. It was already used in the Middle Ages (source), and was still popular in the Victorian and Edwardian era and the 1920s. Continue reading Drawn Thread Work Tutorial →

DIY Lace Candle Holder – Tutorial

31st January 2017Sewing & Crochetcandle, crochet lace, DIY, lace, sewing, tutorial, upcyclingLina

In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make romantic lace candle holders. This DIY tealight candle holder is great to use up small pieces of lace. And it’s very easy to make, even for a sewing beginner. Continue reading DIY Lace Candle Holder – Tutorial →

Tutorial: Fabric Ornaments – Heart, Star & Tree

23rd December 2016DIY Craftschristmas, christmas ornaments, DIY, embroidery, hand sewing, knit, lace, sewing, tutorial, upcyclingLina

Fabric ornaments are easy to make and a great way to use up fabric scraps or to recycle old clothes. I reused old oven mitts, red knit stockings and a felted wool knit hat. Continue reading Tutorial: Fabric Ornaments – Heart, Star & Tree →

DIY Lace Bobbins

7th November 2016DIY CraftsDIY, embroidery, lace, tutorialLina

I’ve always wanted to try to make bobbin lace, but didn’t want to buy any tools before I knew if I’d like making pillow lace. Therefore I made my own bobbins and pillow. For the DIY bobbins I just cut a length of common reed. The lace pillow is polystyrene with fabric pinned on top.