The DuPage County Historical Museum is currently hosting an exhibit of 17th/early 18th century French clothing until September 9th. All … More
Tag: 1800s
Quickie Regency Bonnet
Calling this a demo might be a bit optimistic, since I don’t seem to have as many pictures lying around … More
Das Über-Bustle
So I made a sedate little dress with just a teensy hint of a bustle for Stephanie last fall to … More
Fake Fall Front for your Britches
Nothing makes a pant look as fantastically olde-timey as a fall front. Unfortunately, a real fall front is a pain … More
Inserting a Two-Part Busk
The first steel, front-fastening busk was invented in 1829. (Waugh, 79) They’re nifty little beasties, especially at the end of … More
Regency Corset Finished
Hi, there, ho, there, everybody… Gosh I love being out of bed before 7.30! It makes me feel like I … More
Regency Corset Under Construction
Regency corsets, I’ve decided, are shockingly complexticated little beasties. I mean, they look all simple and they represent a time … More
Setting a Gusset
So, I’m making up a Regency style corset and it has gussets at the bust and hip to give it … More
From Moulage to Regency Corset Pattern
Ok, so you know I’m gonzo about le moulage, right? It’s basically a princess line dress, with no ease. That … More
The Floppy Flat Cap
This is a soft, unstructured little hat that shows up on and off throughout history (especially when “history” is being portrayed on a stage). It’s easy, it’s fast, and it can be done up entirely on a sewing machine.