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Our friend Amy hosts a murder mystery party every year for her birthday (which is right around Halloween). Over the years, I've been a 1950's housewife, a 1920's flapper mob daughter, a Governor's daughter surrounded by pirates (a la Elizabeth Swann), a "Downton Abbey" style housekeeper, a fairy princess, and a 1980's prom-goer. Coming up with a costume for the party is literally one of my favorite times of the year. So this year's theme is "Murder at the Deadwood Saloon", set in the Wild…

April is a time when we remember one of the most tragic events during the Edwardian era, the sinking of the Titanic. My local costume society holds an annual Titanic Tea to remember the day, the passengers, and wear the clothing of the year 1912. It is one of the first costume events of the

11 tips how on to wear vintage and historical clothing in your everyday life without making people thinking you’re crazy or old-fashioned! 😉 Do you want to wear your beautiful vintage and historical dresses in your everyday life? But you don’t want to look too costumey or old-fashioned? Below I share 11 tips on how … Continue reading 11 Tips On How To Dress Vintage & Historical Without Looking Too Costumey →

Over the years, I have received several requests for how to easily make a ladies' Victorian costume. Usually, the need is for a school play or one-time event such as Halloween, so the budget is very small. The least expensive ready made Victorian dress costumes cost at least $100 or more when you start adding

Mob caps were a fashionable look during the American Revolution and colonial period. In this video, we'll teach you how to make a quick and easy no-sew mob c...

For once I had eight weeks notice for a school trip, with a list of costume requirements! Naturally, I was keen to make a costume using what I had - I am so

Hathaways are publishing a series of how to guides for a Victorian ensemble . for instructions on making a gown like the one above that needs very few sewing skills or tools and no pattern. check…

The Edwardian Era (or Belle Époque) is timeless and romantic. The iconic bicycle riding Gibson girl look and the ruffle and lace white tea gown take roots in this decade followed by the lavish 1910s know as the Titanic era (or early Downton Abbey seasons.) It has also inspired the latest desire for old fashion