I love a quick and fairly simple make. Last time I constructed the bodice of this 1815 Regency pelisse inspired by Lady Danbury’s in Bridgerton. Now it’s time for the skirts and…
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A Regency Christmas Day Dress
One of my garments for the end of the year is a festive day dress. I hemmed-and-hawed over fabric choice and design on this one, wanting to use stash fabrics, but I…
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Plannings for a Regency Wardrobe
or the “I have no idea what I’m doing” wardrobe. Reader, I have become complacent. I am far too comfortable in the late 18th century, to the point where I get decidedly…
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Starting A ‘Bridgerton’ Pelisse à la Lady Danbury
Have you caught Bridgerton fever? I have! I absolutely adored the glimmering gowns, character-defining color palettes, and strong aesthetic voice of costume designer Ellen Mirojnick. And so, naturally, I’ve been inspired to…
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Ikea Costuming 101 – Making Historical Gowns with Duvet Covers, Curtains, and Sheets
The Italian Gown from “The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking” was made with one LJUSÖGA Queen size duvet cover from Ikea. Accurate printed cottons are very difficult to find. Usually…
