Peterson’s Magazine Online Archive
Peterson’s Magazine Online Archive: Free Issues & Historical Fashion Research Peterson’s Magazine was one of the major American women’s magazines […]
Historic Victorian & Edwardian Clothing at Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City
Historic Victorian & Edwardian Clothing at Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City A closer look at original dresses, men’s clothing,
Godey’s Lady’s Book Online Archive: Free Issues 1830–1898
Godey’s Lady’s Book Online Archive: Free Issues and Volumes If you research 19th-century fashion, historical sewing, women’s history, needlework, or
Pattern Alteration & Resizing
Understanding Ease and Standard Measurement Charts
It’s very important to have an understanding of Ease and Standard Measurement Charts, so that you can accurately determine how
Beautiful Edwardian Day Dress at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
Beautiful Edwardian Day Dress at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate While visiting Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate in Lexington, Kentucky,
Pattern Alteration & Resizing
new video: resizing sewing patterns – the easy peasy method
This new video, published on January 7, 2019, shows how to resize sewing patterns by using the Easy Peasy Method.
Late Victorian Gown: Close-Up Construction Details from White Hall, Kentucky
A Close-Up Look at an Original Victorian Gown One of the best ways to learn about historical dress is to
Historical Sewing Videos
How to make an 18th century petticoat – part 2 constructing the petticoat
This video, published on December 1, 2018, shows how to construct the Petticoat from the pattern I made in the
19th Century Tailcoat at Bennett Place in Durham, North Carolina
A Close-Up Look at a 19th-Century Tailcoat One of my favorite parts of visiting historic sites and museums is getting
Historical Sewing Videos
How to Make an 18th Century Petticoat, Part 1 – Making the Pattern
This video, published on November 20, 2018, shows how to make a pattern for an 18th century Petticoat or Skirt.