Silk Painting on Costumes
- Written by Michelle Bossert
Michelle's clever painted embellishment techniques allow you to reproduce the beauty of historic embroidered fabrics and help those dream dressmaking projects become a reality.
1 commentsPeriod Thread Tassels II: Compound Tassels
- Written by Lynn McMasters
Lynn McMasters shows us how to make compound tassels.
Continuous Frog Fasteners
- Written by Gina Barrett
Frog fasteners give a military edge to any Steampunk style. Here's an easy way to achieve the look without getting all tangled up.
How To Make Fringe
- Written by Mette Wikkelsø
When making a historical dress, it can often be difficult to find interesting trim in a suitable color. Mette shows us how to make our own fringe.
Making Period Tassels
- Written by Lynn McMasters
Lynn McMasters shows us how to make three kinds of tassels to add color, weight, and movement to any period costume.
Fabrics for 18th Century Clothing
- Written by Hallie Larkin
The key to an accurate 18th century gown is the right fabric. Hallie explains what to look for and what to avoid when you're shopping.
Period Tassels III: Beaded Tassels
- Written by Lynn McMasters
This is the one you've been waiting for — let's bling out those costumes with some beautiful beaded tassels!
Distressing and Ageing
- Written by Jema Hewitt
Ageing, dyeing, and distressing aren't downers when we're talking about fabric. Here's how to make new clothes look old.
Goldwork Embroidery
- Written by Cathy Hay
Cathy introduces this exciting and underused technique, and demonstrates how to make a peacock feather from the famous dress.
