History bounding

While a lot of people spend a lot of time developing their personal style, few can say they have medieval dresses hanging in their closet. YouTuber Bernadette Banner has more than just a few. Furthermore, she’s made all of them by hand. “I study the history of dress through practical experimentation and reconstruction, exploring historical eras preceding the introduction of the electric sewing machine because technology is weird,” she says.

A step-by-step tutorial of how to sew an 18th century petticoat, perfect for history-bounding looks.

I haven’t watched all the episodes of The Nevers (2021), currently playing on HBO, and a dozen will air in the first season. But I’ve gotten a good taste, plus there’s been some i…

If you love the look of Victorian sweaters but don't want to knit one: here's my tutorial on how to turn a modern into an 1890s sweater!

Do you want to make your own historical costumes on a budget? These are my 8 tips on how to get started in historical costuming!

The Edwardian era is my favorite historical era at the moment 😀 and also the era I know the most about. I try to make all my Edwardian clothes as historically accurate as possible using Edwardian sewing techniques. So I thought I’d write a list about popular Edwardian sewing details and why they were used. … Continue reading 10 Edwardian Sewing Details + Why They Were Used →

🌸 Our dark green linen skirt is perfect for all your next medieval reenactment and any Renaissance Faire. This 18th century skirt will combine perfectly with any bodice or jacket in the shop. 🌸 This softened linen petticoat is a must-have piece in your historical wardrobe! This historical skirt is perfect for completing your Outlander Costume! You can also use it for dressing up a medieval peasant or a Renaissance fair maiden. But you can also wear your long linen Skirt daily with a modern…

Today I have a lovely image I cleaned up to share from a vintage 1916 Ladies Home Journal magazine. This is from the July issue, exactly 99 years ago. I hope you enjoy! I included close ups of all the images, since it’s often hard to read the big sheets on a screen. I’m especially loving […]Continue Reading...