Hi Julie - Yay! To answer your questions, no the book does not have information on stays or shifts but…
On The American Duchess Guide – Previews!
Hello! I already pre-ordered and am sitting not to patiently waiting... I wash just wondering if the book will include…
On The American Duchess Guide – Previews!
The swatches are fascinating because they are so bright. There's a general impression that we invented brights in the mid…
On What I’ve Learned About the 1830s in 2.75 Days
Bust and HIP padding** sorry for the tyoe-o!
On Interview with Merja of “Before the Automobile”
I have a similar ribcage shape - very square-ish with very little reduction. The latest research in historical silhouetting for…
On Interview with Merja of “Before the Automobile”
Ugh I'm so jealous of her conical ribcage silhouette! I have a super linear torso-- great for 1910s-1930s but I…
On Interview with Merja of “Before the Automobile”
Another great visual reference (with primary source material) is "Sophie Du Pont - A Young Lady in America" (sketches, diaries…
On What I’ve Learned About the 1830s in 2.75 Days
Fabulous! Also, I recreate historical textiles and take commissions. I'd be happy to tackle one of those gorgeous garish beauties…
On What I’ve Learned About the 1830s in 2.75 Days
I can't do any modern hair styles at all, but my mid-thigh-length naturally curly hair does historical styles with ease.…
On V41: Edwardian Hair Styling Mysteries Solved – Part 2 – Brushing, Crimping, Fire
Etsy shopping: Cheating? Maybe. Caring? No. Supporting small businesses? YES! And that's a *lot* of research for one weekend!
On What I’ve Learned About the 1830s in 2.75 Days