Because silk fabric was expensive in the mid-Victorian era and many ladies’ garments were still mostly constructed by hand (which was a long and tedious process),...
I love reproducing historical clothing and my inspiration can come from many different sources. Sometimes an extant garment catches my eye, or an original photograph....
A Civil War Era Cross-Over Bodice I have been admiring pictures of Early and Mid-Victorian dresses with a cross-over bodice. They are unique and not...
I recently purchased the most lovely dress and coat pattern. It is a 1940 DuBarry 5015 original pattern. Can’t you just see yourself wearing this outfit? So...
