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  • How to Fix Funky Points on 18th Century Stays

    December 2, 2020

      See those points on the front edges of the stays, at the bust? If you’ve got a pair of 18th century stays that lace at the center front, either fully or…

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  • How to Avoid Lampshade Hoops in the 18th Century

    June 15, 2020

    It’s a thing in the Georgian period too! I’ve recently started on my next big (physically big), early 18th century project, a Robe Volante. One of the reasons I felt confident to…

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  • #SewingIsHard – A Corded Petticoat

    January 30, 2019

    via I realize I never posted this video here for you guys. Abby shares her trials and tribulations in making her 1830s corded petticoat. Enjoy! If you’d like the PDF pattern and…

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  • All About 1830s Corsets and Fan Lacing

    January 2, 2019

    One of the biggest questions we get about our 1830s ensembles is about the corsets, so we’ve made a video telling you all about them: Both of our corsets were purchased from…

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  • The 1790s “Jane Austen Goes to Ikea” Gown – The Corset

    March 17, 2017

    Ikea does it again – Ingmarie curtains >> This year is 1790s year. After completing all the book projects, Abby and I can finally settle into share-able projects. Both of us are…

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  • 1830s Corset Inspiration & Research

    August 30, 2016

    Hello Lovelies – So I’m plugging away on my 1830s corset, and all seems to be going to plan…which is good seeing as how when I picked up my needle and thread…

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  • Dipping My Toe Into Uncharted Corsetry

    August 24, 2016

    Hello Lovelies! Abby here — Ok – so my title is not entirely true. I’ve made an 1800s corset before…hell I’ve even taught a workshop on how to pattern and make your…

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  • 18th Century Stays: Boning Patterns

    May 14, 2016

    In preparation for making your Simplicity 8162 18th c. stays, you may wish to re-draw the boning pattern. The pattern comes with an accurate layout for half-boned stays. If you would like…

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  • 18th Century Stays – Q&A about Simplicity 8162

    May 9, 2016

    Continuing on with the Simplicity 18th Century Pattern Hacks, I thought it would be good to cover some questions about the pattern specifically. I’ve finished my stays made from this pattern, but…

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  • 18th Century Stays – Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How

    May 6, 2016

    Ladies, now it’s time to get started on our Simplicity 18th Century inspired patterns! You’ve got two pattern packs – one with underpinnings and one with the outfit itself – but where…

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  • My New Victorian Corset by Anachronism in Action

    October 26, 2015

    Over my years of historical costuming, I’ve learned enough about corsetry to know I know nothing. This is engineering to a T, with bust-to-waist ratios, shaping, materials knowledge and use, construction techniques,…

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  • Review: Rago 721 Waist Cincher from Hourglass Angel

    July 29, 2015

    The more I study and wear vintage clothing…and the older I get…the more in favor on body shaping I become. Sure, a variety of underpinnings is historically accurate for the first 60…

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  • 1930s Pink Easter Dress and Vintage Underpinnings

    April 6, 2015

    I love a holiday, a great excuse to wear something frothy, frilly, and vintage. I’ve been rather lazy the past several holidays, though, not wanting to shimmy into the underpinnings required to…

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  • A Mid-to-Late 1860s Elliptical Hoop Skirt

    January 23, 2015

    One of the things that became obvious with my purple 1860s gown was that my underpinnings were no longer doing the job. Due to shortage of fabric, I cut my 1860s skirt…

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  • 18th c. Red Petticoat Re-Fashion

    January 9, 2015

    Woot! The first project of 2015 is complete, and piece #1 of my Robe a la Turque is ready. Refashioned red petticoat with apron This petticoat was once a sad, sad tube.…

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  • Hard Lessons in Victorian Corset Making – My “Duh” Moments…

    September 5, 2014

    Left side – boning, strength additions, and padding. I still have wrinkling, but it’s better than it was.Right side – no boning, no strength layers, no padding. I can make a mean…

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  • 1740s Riding Habit Waistcoat and Shirt

    March 5, 2014

    It’s been a flurry of sewing madness here, getting ready for Colonial Williamsburg next week.  I’ve ripped into a lot of garments, and made some pretty big changes to many – necklines…

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  • The Angel Wing Bum, 1785

    October 15, 2013

    Save for one tiny bit of stomacher fabric, my wedding gown is DONE! *happy dance* Last week, when sorting out hems and skirt volumes, I decided I needed a new bum.  The…

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  • Victorian & Edwardian Stockings

    June 18, 2013

    Via – I’ll take any of these, please. Throughout history, people have worn some pretty spectacular hosiery.  I’m tickled today when I see fantastic socks for sale (and I often buy them,…

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  • Finished Project: 18th Century Grand Panier

    April 19, 2013

    And my, what a big panier it is! I purchased the now-out-of-print Simplicity 3635 pattern on eBay a few weeks back.  The package contains patterns for stays, pockets, a chemise, and a…

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