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18th Century Mitts Tutorial Part Two: Construction

Summer in the 18th Century requires sun protection. Here is a tutorial for a pair of 18th Century linen mitts! Part Two

Summer in the 18th Century requires sun protection. Here is a tutorial for a pair of 18th Century linen mitts! Part One

Here is a simple stash-busting project – a pearl necklace for a Napoleonic lady to wear at a New Year’s ball

December is more suited to swimsuits than stays. But I went to the beach in my 1750s Christmas English Gown!

‘Tis the season for Christmas decorating! Can I make a Festive seasonal bergere from an 18th Century placemat hat?

What to do with an abandoned, half-worked piece of silk embroidery? Make a ribbon embroidered regency reticule!

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All of our friends seem to be having babies right now. I’ve been very busy sewing baby presents, and now I’m sewing stuffed elephants!

A doll-size hat blank laden with dozens of variegated wired ribbon roses becomes an 1860s American Girl Doll summer hat!

My crafting group had a problem. Somehow, by a natural progression, we were all making Christmas tote bags.

After sewing up a pair of Zombie Halloween Monkeys, I turned to dressmaking and made an 1860s Halloween Ensemble for my American Girl Doll!