In this blog, I'll document my historical costuming projects. If you're here from my business, you might want to follow the process goes into one of my creations. If you're a do-it-yourself costumer like I am, then maybe the tutorials will interest you. I have learned so much from bloggers and open-source material over the years. It is time to give back.
I'm mother of a one-year old, a small business owner, and a historical fashion nut. So my techniques have to be historically accurate, yet not too expensive in terms of materials or time. More than that, my name is on the business. What comes out of my shop has to be wonderful. It has to be excellent in workmanship, and joyful in the design. It has to be art.
Right now, I'm focused on 1860's dresses and hats, with menswear and children's clothes every once in a while. My business got underway in September 2012. Follow along as we grow!
I'll do posts about projects, tutorials about techniques, articles about history, links to great open-source resources, and maybe even articles about good small business. Future topics to be addressed in articles or tutorials include:
Homemade buckram for hats and bonnets
Blocking a wool top hat using things you can find in your kitchen
A period custom-made corset pattern and tutorial
My source for yards and yards of affordable vintage silks
How to get started in sewing your own costumes.
