Introducing Lady Emma Hamilton! My green 1790s round gown – the Green Blob – went on holidays to Mellieha in Malta!
Stash-busting bling: A Napoleonic Pearl Necklace for New Year
Here is a simple stash-busting project – a pearl necklace for a Napoleonic lady to wear at a New Year’s ball!
Ribbon Embroidered Regency Reticule
What to do with an abandoned, half-worked piece of silk embroidery? Make a ribbon embroidered regency reticule!
Silk Mitts for an American Girl Doll
Once I had sewn my American Girl Doll a winter cape and a pair of high-fashion muffs, naturally I now needed a pair of silk mitts to match.
Vogue 7923: a Grey Silk American Girl doll Cape
Sewing a silk cape for an American Girl Doll -the cloak in Vogue 7923 was very Jane Bennet goes to the Ball. Sort of. Close Enough.
Historical Inspiration Festival – Regency Ballgown for an American Girl Doll
Story of A Seamstress is hosting a Historical Inspiration Costume Festival. She has kindly invited doll costumers to participate. Here’s Lily!
Historical Inspiration Festival – Regency Ensemble for an American Girl Doll
Story of A Seamstress is hosting a Historical Inspiration Costume Festival. She has kindly invited doll costumers to participate. Here’s Jane!