V . 1/28/22 V . 1/28/22

A “transformation” day bodice for a Victorian dress

I'm transforming a Victorian dress from a ball gown to a day dress by sewing a second Victorian dress bodice. Watch me make a Victorian dress bodice to finish off the outfit I’ve designed for Mirah Lapidoth, the heroine of the Victorian novel Daniel Deronda by George Eliot.

V . 8/9/21 V . 8/9/21

Watch this when you need a sewing pep talk

Sewing is hard! Whether you're a historical costumer, cosplayer, modern sewist, or any other kind, let us cheer you on. Then join us for CoSy 2021, short for CosTube Symposium, from August 19th through August 22nd!

V . 5/21/21 V . 5/21/21

I sewed lacy Edwardian underwear without getting out of bed

I'm on partial bed rest, so I made hand-sewn Edwardian combination underwear with tons of lace insertion. Combinations were a Victorian underwear fashion, but this style is from the 1900s, covered with frothy ruffles and lace trim everywhere! I cut out and sewed these combinations entirely from bed, so I could take care of my disabled self and still create beautiful things.

V . 1/15/21 V . 1/15/21

Sewing Wonder for the Wondersmith

Making art with a chronic illness is hard, whether it's historical costuming and sewing, ceramics, cooking, or anything else. My dear friend the Wondersmith knows better than most what it's like to create while living with chronic pain.