Belle Epoque Ensemble, part 1. The fashion however beautiful, I think is less becoming for my short and stout build and my age. With the pattern pieces f.

Monday, December 19, 2016. A round gown with Vandyke scollops. That was common in the works of the 17th century Dutch artist, Anthony Van Dyke. This style of trim seemed to be quite popular. This past summer, I found myself in need of a new gown to wear to the Gala at Costume College, so I decided to make a new silk round gown and matching sleeveless spencer with Vandyke scollops. I based the construction of my dress on this Italian round gown and spencer. The Vandyke trim is quite. The skirts are so ful.

Regency ball in Stockholm, my newest gown and the pictures that were taken. A couple of weekends ago, I attended a regency themed ball here in Stockholm. Thursday, August 28, 2014.

Watch The Birdie the world of the Victorian photographer. About this blog and Photographers Trade Cards. NAMED SITTERS, Part 1. Trade Cards, Photographic Images. LIVES FROM A FAMILY ALBUM.

Sewing, history, and style. The Historical Fashion and Textile Encyclopedia. The Historical Sew Monthly 2015. Scroop Patterns Now on Sale! Published by The Dreamstress. In celebration of one year of Scroop Patterns. All Scroop Patterns are now on sale. At checkout to get your discount! April 1, 2017.

And I want to share with others what I learn along the way. Tuesday, August 11, 2015. And a cotton one to boot. Part of the fun of this was shopping for a suitable fabric.

1910s Camisole or Corset Cover AND Embroidery! July 23, 2015.

Women photographers in 19th century Britain. Mary Ann Bustin, photographer. January 15, 2010 in Uncategorized. Slow but sure the list of lady photographers from the 19th century continues to grow. If anyone has any info about these redoubtable women, please pass the details on so that others can learn more. Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Who Are These Bastards? Doing things the victorian way. First, determine the length you would like your buttonhole to be by measuring the button you plan on using. Buttonhole size should be determined by adding the diameter plus the thickness of the button. Begin the buttonhole stitch by passing the needle .

Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Earlier this year, when a girlfriend at work suggested I come with her to one of the many area Renaissance fairs, I thought it would be a fun opportunity to revisit something that I had enjoyed as a child and that had fostered my early love for costumes. But this time, I would approach my costume from a more educated, enlightened perspective. More straw hats, aprons, and pin-on sleeves. Which catalogs her own research on many .