Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a very fun Fashion Friday. I've recently been creating some lovely little frocks for my sweet nieces for Easter. The emphasis is on the word little as they are Historically Inspired Doll Fashions. Historically Inspired Doll Fashions For as long as there have been children there have been dolls and doll clothing. From the Queen Anne dolls popular in the 1700s... ... to fancy French dolls in the Victorian era, children and adults of all ages ... View the Post
An 1890’s Victorian Sporting Outfit
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a historical edition of Fashion Friday and this year's Wearing of the Green. It is An 1890's Victorian Sporting Outfit. An 1890's Victorian Sporting Outfit A few weeks ago I gave a presentation on Victorian Botany to UNT art students. As it was a Zoom class I transformed my green hutch into a festive backdrop. I wanted to make the students smile and decided to create era-appropriate attire. So first came a bit of research as the ... View the Post
Green Space Baby Hand Mitts
Hello sweet friends! Earlier this week I received the cutest gift and I thought that those of you who crochet might enjoy Green Space Baby Hand Mitts. Green Space Baby Hand Mitts A few weeks ago my friend Kelly sent my son the cutest cup cozy. Sweet Guy is a big Star Wars and The Mandalorian fan. While speaking to Kelly I told her, "If you inserted a thumb hole this would make a fun pair of hand mitts." Kelly, who lives in San Antonio, was without electricity for several ... View the Post
Victorian Tips For Staying Warm In The Winter
Hello sweet friends. Over the years I have lived in upstate New York near the Canadian border, Ramstein, Germany, and Northpole, Alaska (near Fairbanks). I am well familiar with cold climate living. Here are some Victorian Tips For Staying Warm In The Winter. Victorian Tips For Staying Warm In The Winter Layering clothing is the key. Many people not used to the cold do not consider this. In our modern world, people often wear minimal layers and just raise the thermostat. This is ... View the Post
Regency Apron, Chemisette, and Undergarments
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a historical edition of Fashion Friday. This post will cover a Regency Apron, Chemisette, and Undergarments. Regency Apron, Chemisette, and Undergarments This past Wednesday I shared a Regency Inspired Valentine Craft and Tea. I wanted to protect my silk dress while serving and needed an apron. To create the apron I selected Butterick pattern B5509. View D has an empire waistline. This was a prominent design feature in the Regency period. I would ... View the Post
Laura Ingalls Inspired Sunbonnets
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to another historical edition of Fashion Friday. Today we will be looking at Laura Ingalls Inspired Sunbonnets. Update: my daughter, Alyssabeth Ingalls Sherman, shown below in the photo is currently battling Covid. Your prayers are appreciated! Laura Ingalls Inspired Sunbonnets Over the years I have written a few posts that involved the topic of sunbonnets. A research themed post has oodles of information on bonnets from the 1860s/1870s. Some ... View the Post
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