Here is a simple stash-busting project – a pearl necklace for a Napoleonic lady to wear at a New Year’s ball
A 1750s Christmas English Gown
December is more suited to swimsuits than stays. But I went to the beach in my 1750s Christmas English Gown!
The 18th Century Placemat Hat: a pair of Christmas Bergeres
‘Tis the season for Christmas decorating! Can I make a Festive seasonal bergere from an 18th Century placemat hat?
Ribbon Embroidered Regency Reticule
What to do with an abandoned, half-worked piece of silk embroidery? Make a ribbon embroidered regency reticule!
Sewing Stuffed Elephants
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!
An 1860s American Girl Doll Summer Hat
A doll-size hat blank laden with dozens of variegated wired ribbon roses becomes an 1860s American Girl Doll summer hat!
Christmas Tote Bags
My crafting group had a problem. Somehow, by a natural progression, we were all making Christmas tote bags.
An 1860s Halloween Ensemble for an American Girl Doll
After sewing up a pair of Zombie Halloween Monkeys, I turned to dressmaking and made an 1860s Halloween Ensemble for my American Girl Doll!
Zombie Halloween Monkeys: Tutankhamonkey and Monktenkahmum
Meet Tutankhamonkey and Monktenkahmum. These two zombie monkeys lurched their way into the house around about Halloween and decided to stay.
A Moment of Silence
Please join me for a moment of silence in in the memory of my dear departed Elna 3003. It passed away last night, with three seams left to sew.