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Odd Pocket Shapes, Designs, And More; A Research Rabbit Hole
When looking at original pockets from The Philadelphia Museum Of Art and The Victoria And Albert Museum, I noticed something odd; many...
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May 25, 2021


How To Sew A Dress With A Gathered Skirt
I thought a tutorial on something that confused me for a while would be helpful. So here is a tutorial in which I attempt to be helpful...
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May 16, 2021


C. 1900 Blouse Part One: Research
Here are some original blouses that I'm using to research for my circa 1900 blouse. All are from the Philadelphia Art Museum Collection,...
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May 11, 2021


Look What I Found - 1940s Butterick Pattern
At the Resource Exchange I found this late 40s pattern for fifty cents - which happens to be the original price! It's even in a size...
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May 10, 2021


Edwardian Health Corsets: What Are They, Who Wore Them, and How Can You Make One?
I recently learned about health corsets, also called "good sense" corsets, and I thought I would answer a few common questions on the...
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May 10, 2021


1918 Pandemic Masks; Anyone interested? What Can History Teach Us?
Go to the CDC website to learn more about masks and COVID: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-...
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May 10, 2021


1790s Stays Part Five
The next steps for finishing the stays were to bind the tabs and punch and bind the eyelets. I didn't have an awl, so I used a nail... I...
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May 8, 2021