The Grey Shirtwaist Study
- Written by Luthien Tyranea
Luthien delves deep into the guts of her gorgeous, late-Victorian, grey shirtwaist blouse to figure out its history and how the original C19th dressmaker made it.
No comments18th Century Revival in Victorian Fashion
- Written by Jen Thompson
Retro fashion is not a new trend. Jen looks at 18th century influence in Victorian fashion - a time when the bustle met the watteau gown and Georgian style was 'à la mode'.
Recreating the 1880s Bustle Dress
- Written by Katherine Caron-Greig
Research is great, but nothing beats recreation. Katherine walks us through her reproduction of an 1880s bustle dress.
18th Century Revival in Victorian Fashion - part 2
- Written by Jen Thompson
Victorian era fashion borrowed from many periods of history, but particularly the 18th century. Jen takes a deeper look at Georgian influence on Victorian style.
1860's Day Dress Study
- Written by Joy Hobbs
Museums are full of elaborate, high-end Victorian gowns, but working-class garb is more elusive. Joy takes an in-depth look at an 1860's day dress.
Norfolk & Knickerbockers, part 2
- Written by Denise Hendrick
Denise continues with the fitting and construction of the Norfolk jacket and knickerbockers that she began in Part 1.
The Point Princess Dress - 1882
- Written by Kat Anderson
Life often brings unexpected treasures. Kat studies an extant dress pattern from 1882 and looks at how this Natural Form Era gown fits a modern, uncorseted body.
Norfolk & Knickerbockers, Part 3
- Written by Denise Hendrick
The patterns, mock-ups and knickerbockers are complete, and it's time to tackle construction of the Norfolk jacket itself.
1880s Bustle Dress Study
- Written by Katherine Caron-Greig
Museums are full of inspiring, elaborate dresses. But what about more everyday dresses? Katherine gives us an up-close view of a very make-able bustle dress.
