This post is part of my ongoing Lessons With Laura ~ The Summer of '69 series. It features a dress 160 years in the making. Sarah Ingalls' 1860s Dress was made in honor of my great great grandmother. She also happened to be the aunt of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Back in 2020 when we were all stuck at home I went down the rabbit hole of researching ladies dressing gowns. These gowns can also be referred to as wrappers, morning gowns, breakfast gowns, at home gowns and when quite fancy ~ ... View the Post
Ensembles of the Past Sara Gonzalez
Ensembles of the Past Sara Gonzalez is a bespoke dressmaker and tailor who offers historically-accurate fabrics, kits, patterns, buckles, sewing notions and more through Etsy. She also hosts workshops and events and can provide historical and costume rentals. For the past few years Sara has also offered internship and apprenticeship programs, as well as in person and virtual study sessions via Zoom. Several of the beautiful reproduction fabrics, belt buckles and more offered by ... View the Post
Late 1860s Undergarments
Hello sweet friends, today's post will focus on Late 1860s Undergarments. It is part of the ongoing Lessons With Laura ~ Summer of '69 series. This will be a simple overview based on research for what a pioneer woman might wear. Late 1860s Undergarments Here are some of the undergarments that might be worn by a woman in 1869. Just like our undergarments today there were a wide variety of styles to choose from. It's possible that a woman on the frontier would forgo a cage ... View the Post
Historical Hatmaker Anna Worden
Historical Hatmaker Anna Worden is a milliner (hatmaker), researcher, and writer. Her beautiful hand-sewn straw hats and bonnets are soon to be featured in the new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie. A Little Back History Back in 2023 I had traveled to New York and visited the Genesee Country Village and Museum. My friend Anneliese graciously arranged for me to tour the Susan Greene Costume Collection Archives. This was so incredibly helpful in my ongoing historical fashion ... View the Post
1860s Sheer Dresses
Hello sweet friends, the mercury has been steadily climbing in my neck of the woods. If I am at home I generally reach for a cotton shirt paired with capris or shorts. But what would a woman in the mid 19th century wear? This post will take a look at 1860s Sheer Dresses. 1860s Sheer Dresses This post is part of the Lessons With Laura ~ The Summer of '69 series. I plan on making and wearing such a dress when I visit both Walnut Grove, MN and Independence, KS this ... View the Post
How To Make 18th Century Accessories
Welcome to Martha Washington Wednesdays. This post will cover How To Make 18th Century Accessories such as bergère's, mantles, mitts, and market bonnets, as well as a fun cake hat! How To Make 18th Century Accessories One great beginner project for 18th century costuming is a bergère hat. Bergère hats were in style for many years in the 18th century. They were worn by people of all classes. Bergère hats were made of straw and could be embellished in numerous ... View the Post
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