Theoretically, but home dyeing was not very common in the 19th century. Textile production was mostly handled in factories, and…
Thank you! I sometimes do draping and toiles in muslin. I've been using this Swedish tracing paper more lately because…
This dress is absolutely gorgeous! I like it with less frills and trimmings. Do you make fabric toils, or do…
Thanks for that post! It´s very imformative and there is still so much we do not know! I think it´s…
This is an excellent article that all beginner and some older costumers should read. I went to a historic tavern…
I am confused as to why a woman couldn't have dyed her own natural cotton any color she liked and…
It was a dp camp police band from a tiny tiny dp camp so it's hard to find a close…
You make several excellent points. I would like to add one point that I hope is excellent! LOL! We (meaning…
Leimomi Oakes featured an interesting court gown in black on a recent "Rate the Dress." It's black with a profusion…
Given the prevalence of ear-wires on 18th century earrings, K. Walters, I find that one surprising. But maybe I shouldn't;…