Your Wardrobe Unlock'd

How to make several must-have Victorian hairpieces from an inexpensive but lifelike synthetic hair. Let's start by making a switch.

An introduction to late 18th century frippery and furbelows - the items commonly used to complete feminine ensembles of the beau monde.

A wonderful example of fashionable Victorian day dress in America, composed of polonaise and trained skirt. Part 1: overview & skirt pattern.

We intervew Izabela Zebrowska, an amazing costumer and proprietor of Prior Attire. 

Mistress Etty’s smock, kirtle bodice, forepart and foresleeves are complete.  This month: completion of the kirtle, gown bodice and turnback sleeves.

Making sense of the vast array of shirts, breeches, trousers, waistcoats, jackets and coats, stocks, stockings, garters and cravats.