Category Archives: Historical Sew Fortnightly

1925 Blue Coral Day Dress (HSM #8)

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

The summer has been very busy and I don’t feel like I’ve completed very many sewing projects for myself. Really the only reason I’ve completed anything is because I’ve been live streaming my sewing, which forces me to make things … Continue reading →

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New 1830s Underpinnings: Sleeve Puffs & Skirt Puffer (HSM #11)

Posted on November 29, 2017 by

I made an 1832 dress last year for the annual Christmas ball. I was very happy with the dress itself, but a bit saddened by the silhouette due to the fact that I didn’t have time to make all the … Continue reading →

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Orange Boven Hat, 1814 (HSM#4)

Posted on May 4, 2017 by

I am pleased to report that I made a garment which qualifies for the HSM challenge #4: Circles, Squares, and Rectangles! I wasn’t sure I had anything on the sewing list that would do, but then I remembered years ago when … Continue reading →

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A Chemisette (HSM #3)

Posted on March 25, 2017 by

I’ve wanted a Regency chemisette to complete my daytime looks since 2012, even going so far as to purchase a specific tool with the intent on using it for a chemisette ruffle. (Unfortunately, my cast iron crinkle cutter has been a … Continue reading →

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HSM #1: Brown Silk Petticoat

Posted on January 24, 2017 by

While making my 1832 velvet gown at the end of last year, I decided that a generic 1830s/40s petticoat might add to the silhouette, besides being elegant and fun to own. Silk petticoats remind me of Mammy, in Gone With The Wind, … Continue reading →

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12 Bells Ringing! (1832 Velvet Gown & Hair, HSM #12)

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

I’ve had my eye on this fashion plate for years. Then earlier this year, I came across a reasonably priced, lightweight polyester velvet and thought it would be just the thing to recreate this gown. I don’t get too many … Continue reading →

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Sophie, 1861 Cotton Print (HSM #8)

Posted on November 25, 2016 by

Last week, I introduced Eleanor, a newly made plaid gown from 1862. Today’s introduction is to Eleanor’s friend, Sophie. Sophie actually came first, back during the summer when I was intending to participate in the same dance performance for which … Continue reading →

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