Edwardian blouse

It’s now actually, completely done! Since my last post, I bought some new buttons, sewed the button-holes, attached the buttons and made the hooks & eyes for the collar. I also managed to…

Edwardian lace blouse

With the underwear layers of my Edwardian outfit almost done, I could finally start on the garment which began the whole project, the blouse. I used the Wearing History Edwardian Blouse pattern, bu…

Edwardian Shirt waist blouse

So I am planning on putting together an Edwardian adventuress ensemble, the sort of outfit a lady might wear while sketching Egyptian ruins while on a Nile cruise in 1907. I already have an Edwardian corset so I am planning on making a white cotton shirtwaist, a kakhi or brown walking length skirt, and a brown belt/sash. I'll also need a new walking length petticoat but that is more boring. I will be drafting the patterns for these items myself, and I can't wait to get started this upcoming…

The Edwardian Era (or Belle Époque) is timeless and romantic. The iconic bicycle riding Gibson girl look and the ruffle and lace white tea gown take roots in this decade followed by the lavish 1910s know as the Titanic era (or early Downton Abbey seasons.) It has also inspired the latest desire for old fashion

With the underwear layers of my Edwardian outfit almost done, I could finally start on the garment which began the whole project, the blouse. I used the Wearing History Edwardian Blouse pattern, bu…

->SUBMIT! ->Ask Away! With so many people out there today merely creating copies of original Victorian/Edwardian/other pre-1929 patterns and trying to sell them for profit online (especially ones that were originally offered for free in period magazines), I thought it would be worthwhile to create a tumblr that promotes sharing these patterns for free instead so that anyone interested in history, historical dress, or trying to learn the quickly fading art of dressmaking through…

Despite more than 100 years passing since the tragedy of the Titanic, the story of it remains timeless. For those of you who are lucky enough to be attending a Titanic-themed event, this 3 part guide will help you learn about 1st class women's fashion, 2nd and 3rd class women's fashion, and costume ideas for all

Retro blouse. FREE online designer to make clothing sewing patterns. Beginners dressmaking instructions, custom small to plus sizes, download PDF online.