The second Saturday in June I headed towards Independence, Kansas to celebrate the reconstruction of The Little House on the Prairie cabin. I packed up An 1880's Traveling Suit For Prairie Days. An 1880's Traveling Suit For Prairie Days With each costume or piece of modern clothing that I make I try to learn a new dressmaking skill. All of the previous skills have led up to making a customized 1880's traveling suit with simple bustle. This costume was couture meaning that it was ... View the Post
Inspiration For An 1880’s Calico Bustle Dress and Bonnet
A little over a week ago I attended a Laura Ingalls Wilder event. Prairie Days in Independence, Kansas. I've been wanting to make something new to wear. Here is Inspiration For An 1880's Calico Bustle Dress and Bonnet. Inspiration For An 1880's Calico Bustle Dress and Bonnet We often think of the look below when visualizing a bustle backed gown. Layers upon layers of frothy silk taffeta, velvet, and lace. The dress/gown generally consisted of three separate pieces: a bodice, underskirt, and ... View the Post
In The Pink Blouse For Spring
I recently finished another top made from a vintage Peter Pan fabric. I call it the In The Pink Blouse For Spring. As it is a rose print I couldn't help but pose in front of my abundant climbing rose ala an English Garden. The Pattern Just like the button backed blouse that I shared a few weeks ago this PDF pattern is free. It also requires the purchase of a Love Sewing magazine (issue #42) if you want the instructions. You can purchase the magazine through a Google App or this link for ... View the Post
A Caroline Ingalls Costume
I recently gave a presentation on historical clothing at the Farmer's Branch Historical Park Celebrating Spring with Laura Ingalls Wilder event. I decided to create A Caroline Ingalls Costume to wear to the event. A Caroline Ingalls Costume I would like to clarify that the costume I made was not for this Caroline Ingalls. Caroline Lake Quiner Ingalls (1839-1924) was an amazing woman in her own right as well as being the mother of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little ... View the Post
A New Button Back Blouse for Spring
I recently did a good spring cleaning in my closet. Taking inventory I found that I was sadly lacking in the cotton blouse department. I made the rounds to a few favorite stores and came home empty-handed. Everything was either poor quality or immensely expensive. So I set out to make A New Button Back Blouse for Spring. A New Button Back Blouse for Spring I checked the patterns I had on hand and made a visit to the fabric store. Nothing caught my eye. Then, while I was watching Season 1 ... View the Post
In Your Easter Bonnet
There is nothing sweeter than girls in pretty pink dresses in the springtime. With the lovely weather upon us, days are often spent outdoors. Egg hunts are such fun. Does anyone else remember the song, In Your Easter Bonnet? In Your Easter Bonnet Sweet sisters Chanel and Farrah are all decked out for the holiday in shades of pink, cream, and rose. Precious Chanel loves everything pink. Darling cherub Farrah wears a Grace baby bonnet and Rose baby dress. The dresses ... View the Post
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