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10+ Tips On How To Wear An Edwardian Hat Veil
A popular feature of Edwardian hats was a veil that covered the face. This face veil was used as a beautifier and to protect the face from the sun. ‘The veil distinctly lends enchantment to the view...
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How To Decorate An Edwardian Hat
Do you want to know how to decorate an Edwardian hat? Here I decorated an Edwardian-style straw boater hat with cotton bobbinet tulle, a cotton tulle lace hat veil and DIY real silk roses. Materials...
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Free Patterns & Primary Sources For Historical Costumers
Men’s Shirt To Edwardian Blouse Refashion This is a list of primary sources for historical costumers – like antique books & newspapers – that I’ve found over the past few decades and that I find...
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My Historical Costumes – Portfolio
This is a selection of my historical costumes that I’ve made over the last few years. Click on links below the images for the detailed posts about my historical costumes. My current main focus in...
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30+ Places Where To Buy Fabric For Historical Sewing
Do you need brush braid for an Edwardian walking skirt, synthetic whalebone boning for a corset or sheer India cotton muslin for a Victorian summer dress? This is a resource list for fabric &...
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DIY Edwardian Hand-Embroidered Eyelet Lace Belt
I love doing embroidery by hand! So I made a pink & white hand-embroidered eyelet lace belt to wear with my Edwardian pink & white striped cotton skirt and my Edwardian hand-embroidered mixed...
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Edwardian Hand-Embroidered Mixed Lace Blouse
Because I wanted to try out different historical whitework and lace making techniques, I made an Edwardian hand-embroidered blouse. So my hand-embroidered mixed lace blouse is basically a wearable...
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How To Make A Muslin Mockup
First of all, I hate making mockups! But they’re essential for a good fit of the garment. I usually have to make more than one mockup before I’m finally satisfied with the fit: especially for...
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How To Sew A Tailored Jacket Or Coat – Historical Sewing
Do you want to sew a historical tailored wool jacket or coat? Learn how to sew a tailored jacket like in the Edwardian era. Over the years, I’ve made various Victorian and Edwardian tailored wool...
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50 Ways To Make Homemade Natural Paint & Varnish
Before the advent of synthetic paints, paints and varnishes were made from natural materials, such as linseed oil, water, milk and resin. In the past, there were many different types of paint. The...
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