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How To Sew A Vintage Powder Puff
Edwardian ladies and 1920s flappers applied face powder with a powder puff. ‘Take up but a small quantity of powder on the puff, and pass lightly over the face.’ (Household Companion: Book Of Etiquette, 1909)
Related: Victorian & Edwardian Face Powder
The powder puff was part of fashionable dressing table sets. The dressing-table ‘must be supplied with all needful accessories–brushes and combs, perfumes, creams and lotions, powder-boxes, powder-puffs, manicure set, etc.’ (Household Companion: Book Of Etiquette, 1909)
Related: Edwardian Interior Design
A powder puff is a quick and easy sewing project even for a sewing beginner. You don’t even need a sewing machine! This vintage powder puff is inspired by antique powder puffs from the Edwardian era and the 1920s. Continue reading How To Sew A Vintage Powder Puff
DIY Twig Hair Stick – Tutorial
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make your own wooden hair stick with twigs! Twig hairsticks are so easy and fast to make – and they cost practically nothing. They’re also a wonderful DIY gift. Continue reading DIY Twig Hair Stick – Tutorial
1920s Turquoise Taffeta Robe De Style
A few years ago I made a 1920s turquoise taffeta robe de style dress. A robe de style was an 1920s alternative to the typical 1920s chemise-style evening dresses. Conservative women, who might not bob their hair and preferred to wear classic, more feminine dresses, often chose to wear a robe de style.
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DIY Silk Flowers For My 1920s Cloche Hat
I made more 100% silk flowers! 😀 They’re a decoration for my 1920s sheer summer cloche hat. Continue reading DIY Silk Flowers For My 1920s Cloche Hat
How To Make Real Silk Flowers: Lilac – Tutorial Part 2
This is part 2 of my tutorial about how to make silk flowers with 100% silk fabric. In part 1 I showed you how to prepare the silk fabric and how to make a wild rose and a two-colored rose. In this part I made lilac flowers. Continue reading How To Make Real Silk Flowers: Lilac – Tutorial Part 2
How To Make Real Silk Flowers: Roses – Tutorial Part 1
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make your own silk flowers with 100% silk fabric. In part 1 I make a pink and white silk rose and a pink wild rose, while in part 2 I make lilac flowers. Continue reading How To Make Real Silk Flowers: Roses – Tutorial Part 1
1920s Chiffon Dress With Rose Applique
I made a sheer 1920s chiffon dress with appliqued pink roses inspired by these 1920s sewing instructions for the rose appliques. But instead of chiffon velvet on chiffon, I used georgette on chiffon. At first I feared the chiffon would distort terribly while appliqueing the roses but it went better than expected. Continue reading 1920s Chiffon Dress With Rose Applique
How To Make A DIY Fabric Daffodil
In this tutorial you’ll learn to make this sheer fabric daffodil. Continue reading How To Make A DIY Fabric Daffodil
DIY Spring Door Wreath Tutorial
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a spring door wreath for easter with twigs and without glue. Continue reading DIY Spring Door Wreath Tutorial