In this tutorial I’ll show you how to recreate this 1882 curly updo. The hairstyle seems to be made with artificial hairpieces, but in this tutorial I’ve just used my own hair. Continue reading 1882 Hairstyle Tutorial
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1870s Natural Form Braided Updo – Tutorial
I’ve recreated this 1876 braided hairstyle. Here’s a similar 1873 updo, but this hairstyle is made with artificial hair. For this natural form hairstyle I’ve just used my own hair. Continue reading 1870s Natural Form Braided Updo – Tutorial
1877 Natural Form Bodice – Details
Here are some detail pictures of the cuirass bodice of my ca. 1877 natural form dress. Continue reading 1877 Natural Form Bodice – Details
DIY Indian And Japanese Tie Dye, And Print Samples

I’ve made some tie dye samples using Indian and Japanese tie dye techniques. The first picture shows Japanese shibori designs, such as here and here. Continue reading DIY Indian And Japanese Tie Dye, And Print Samples
Natural Form Updo Tutorial (Late 1870s Hairstyle)
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)
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
1877 Natural Form Afternoon Dress
Here are pictures of my 1877 natural form dress. I love the look of natural form dresses, but they’re not really practical with their trains brushing the floor. 😉 Continue reading 1877 Natural Form Afternoon Dress
My Victorian Hussif or Housewife Sewing Kit
A hussif, housewife or hussy is a small sewing kit which was used on travels to keep necessary sewing tools handy. Continue reading My Victorian Hussif or Housewife Sewing Kit