Walking dress

For challenge 6 of the Historical Sew Monthly, I’ve made a Victorian corded corset. It’s the first corded corset I’ve made. Victorian women’s stays are ‘supported with more or less bones or runners of cotton, according to the age, strength, or constitution of the wearer […] If for ladies, they are made of sattine, or … Continue reading Victorian (1860s) Corded Corset →

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Full length evening dress in silk satin and petticoat, designed by Jacques Fath, embroidered by Rébé, Paris, 1948

Edwardian walking dresses: What Edwardian women wore in cold and rainy winter weather and for summer hiking vacations. ‘The very best form of exercise, all doctors agree, is walking. It brings into action every muscle of the body, stimulates the organs and circulation, and provides an interesting amusement, because it is enjoyable. It induces health … Continue reading Edwardian Walking Dresses →

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1890's day dress

Known for striking a unique balance between luxury and affordability, Self-Portrait's looks have become a staple in the wardrobes of several royal family members.