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How To Sew An Edwardian Corset – 2 Video Tutorials

Edwardian Straight-Front Linen Coutil Corset

Do you want to sew an Edwardian straight-front corset – aka S-bend corset? 😀 Here are two video tutorials on how to sew a historically accurate Edwardian corset: One video tutorial is for a heavily boned Edwardian linen coutil corset. And the other video tutorial is for a lightly boned Edwardian cotton net summer corset. The corsets have the following historically accurate sewing details: made of a single layer of fabric, lapped seams or flat felled seams, cotton Valenciennes lace trim and a corset hook – aka skirt hook – at the front. Continue reading How To Sew An Edwardian Corset – 2 Video Tutorials

4 Piece Edwardian Lingerie Set – Combinations, Corset & Petticoat

Matching Edwardian Lingerie Set Cotton Valenciennes Lace Inserts Blue Silk Ribbons

I made a matching 4 piece Edwardian lingerie set consisting of an Edwardian lace combination suit, Edwardian summer corset, Edwardian lace petticoat and Edwardian lace camisole. I trimmed all pieces of my Edwardian lingerie set with matching turquoise real silk ribbons. And I also embellished it with cotton Valenciennes lace inserts and pintucks. Continue reading 4 Piece Edwardian Lingerie Set – Combinations, Corset & Petticoat

Edwardian Lace Combinations

Edwardian Combinations

Every one loves the beautiful lace combination suit at the MET museum! And because my first try didn’t turn out like the MET combinations at all, I made another Edwardian lace combination suit which is much more true to the original. 😊 I made some minor adjustments because I didn’t like some details of the MET combinations, like the wide bodice part. But overall it’s pretty similar!
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Edwardian Summer Corset

Edwardian Summer Corset Sheer Cotton Net Aida Cloth

For my matching Edwardian lingerie set, I made another Edwardian summer corset from cotton net fabric. I love how the corset turned out and it’s so comfortable to wear! 😀 My Edwardian summer corset is lightly boned, made of a single layer of transparent natural fiber fabric and trimmed at the top with cotton Valenciennes lace and turquoise silk ribbon. Continue reading Edwardian Summer Corset

7 DIY Corset Top Tutorials – Upcycled Jeans, Stretch & Crochet Lace

DIY Corset Top Tutorials Upcycled Jeans T-Shirt Stretch DIY Crochet Lace Handwoven

I love sewing DIY corset tops! 😀 For my DIY corset tops I use sewing techniques inspired by my DIY historical corsets. But corset tops usually have lighter boning than traditional corsets. And you can also use all kinds of fabric for DIY corset tops: like upcycled jeans, upcycled T-shirts, cotton fabrics and lace fabrics. You can even weave your own fabric or make a crochet corset top from scratch! 😊 Below are 7 (video) tutorials for different DIY corset tops. Continue reading 7 DIY Corset Top Tutorials – Upcycled Jeans, Stretch & Crochet Lace

Edwardian Straight-Front Linen Corset

Edwardian Straight-Front Linen Corset

Because I didn’t like how my last Edwardian coutil corset turned out, I made another one. But this time, I used linen blend coutil fabric from Italy which is even more expensive than traditional corset coutil! 😉

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I used historical correct sewing details: such as a corset hook on the front of the corset, cotton Valenciennes lace & silk ribbon trim and a single layer of fabric. I also completely re-drafted and readjusted my old Edwardian corset pattern. And even though it’s a heavily boned corset with a wide stainless steel corset busk, it turned out surprisingly comfortable! 😀 Continue reading Edwardian Straight-Front Linen Corset

Corset Models – Secrets Of Edwardian Photography

Corset Models - Secrets Of Edwardian Photography

As you probably know, photographs – even portrait photos of ordinary people – were heavily retouched in the Edwardian era. But I didn’t expect that fashion advertisements in the Edwardian era were already as fake and unrealistic as today’s fashion photos! 🤣 I found an interesting article about corset models from the turn of the century. Continue reading Corset Models – Secrets Of Edwardian Photography

Victorian Stockings With Replaceable Soles

Victorian Stockings With Replaceable Soles 1897 Knitting Pattern Seam Stitch Darn Socks Flat Two Needle Knit
Victorian stockings worn with my Edwardian Plaid Wool Skirt

Unlike today, clothing in the past was made to last. So I was intrigued when I found a pattern for knit stockings with replaceable soles from the 1910s! 😀 There are some patterns for socks with replaceable toes and heels. But I couldn’t find a modern knit pattern for socks where the toe, heel and sole are replaceable. So I was eager to try making the historical wool knit stockings with replaceable soles. Continue reading Victorian Stockings With Replaceable Soles

18th Century Leather Stays

18th Century Linen Stays
18th Century Linen Stays

I was surprised to find out that leather stays were often worn by poor and working class women in the 18th century. I thought that leather would’ve been too expensive for lower class 18th century women. But leather stays were obviously the cheapest stays for 18th century working women. If other types of stays were too expensive, then leather stays were worn. Continue reading 18th Century Leather Stays