You can dye leather black naturally with vinegar and iron. Continue reading How To Dye Leather Black Naturally
Monthly Archives: August 2015
1910s Almond Cold Cream Recipe
I’ve tried another cold cream recipe. But this 1916 almond cold cream recipe didn’t work! 🙁 Continue reading 1910s Almond Cold Cream Recipe
1920s Sheer Pink Polka Dot Crepe Dress
Inspired by antique 1920s afternoon dresses, I made this 1920s pink polka dot dress. The dress has a scalloped hem, is slightly sheer and is made of natural fiber fabric. And I only used 1920s sewing techniques to make the dress. Here’s a free sewing pattern from 1926 for a similar dress. Continue reading 1920s Sheer Pink Polka Dot Crepe Dress
How To Sew An Edwardian Petticoat Drawstring Closure
I’ve read this tip on another blog, but the blog seems to be gone. I’ve used this kind of drawsting closure on two Edwardian petticoats already, and it really works. It’s easy and fast to make and to put on, and it helps to give the skirt the right Edwardian silhouette.
Edwardian skirts and petticoats have either an inverted pleat at the back or gathers. Edwardian petticoats often have gathers.
Continue reading How To Sew An Edwardian Petticoat Drawstring Closure
How To Make An Edwardian Lace Yoke
Edwardian dresses, blouses and underwear often had lace yokes. If you want to learn how lace yokes were made in the 1900s, you’ve come to the right place. Continue reading How To Make An Edwardian Lace Yoke
Egg, Bacon & Bannock Breakfast
After camping outside last night … Continue reading Egg, Bacon & Bannock Breakfast
Victorian Castile Soap Shampoo Recipe
Ingredients: Continue reading Victorian Castile Soap Shampoo Recipe
Victorian Blouse Makeover
Some years ago, I turned a modern cotton blouse into a Victorian-style blouse. Because it’s a modern blouse cut, it hasn’t the sloped shoulder seams – typical of Victorian bodices – but this isn’t seen if the blouse is worn with a zouave jacket. Continue reading Victorian Blouse Makeover
1910 Cold Cream Recipe
I’ve tried out another cold cream recipe. This time I’ve chosen the 1910 cold cream published in ‘Health and Beauty Hints’ (in the middle of the page). The 1910 cold cream is very nourishing, better still than the 1850s cold cream which I’d tried last time. Continue reading 1910 Cold Cream Recipe
