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A sewing pattern review for Truly Victorian 441. Pattern reviews help sewers choose the right patten so that they have success with their sewing projects.

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A sewing pattern review for Truly Victorian TV466. Pattern reviews help sewers choose the right patten so that they have success with their sewing projects.

Constructing a Victorian Bustle Dress – Historical Sewing

I’m back from Costume College, my good friend is on her way back home to Texas, and it’s time to get back to real life. Woe! But I have some fun photos to share coming up, and the firs…

I have been getting a lot of people asking about how I made the Shell Ruche trim on my wedding dress. So here we go….Here is the skirt, with the ruche heading the lace and silk ruffle. My…

Patterns: TV364, "1886 Autumn Overkirt." TV104, "Late Victorian Collars & Cuffs" Fabrics: Polyester duchess satin (sharkskin gray). Rayon/polyester faille (gold) Available on Etsy HERE Available on Ebay HERE Alterations: Minor collar alteration to the chemisette pattern. I have made this long draped over-skirt several times, but too often I forget the rule I made for myself the last time: Don't use artificial fabric! I say that only because I had a bear of a time ironing the the seams flat…

Mid 1890's petticoat made from Truly Victorian's #170 pattern.

It’s done! My high-waist Edwardian Skirt is done, and with it the petticoat to go underneath. Both the petticoat and skirt were made with the 10-gore skirt pattern from Truly Victorian. I mad…