Day Dress, from De Gracieuse; 2nd September 1907
Princess Thyra, Duchess of Cumberland ( sitting) with daughters, Olga ( middle) and Alexandra. Early 1900s
About this time last year I became slightly obsessed (as I do) with the early 20th century bicorne and tricorn hat revival. Naturally that meant I made one!
The period 1900-1909 by chance almost exactly covers the Edwardian age in Britain.Queen Victoria died in 1901 and King Edward VII acceded the throne in
The Edwardian era is the period between 1901 and 1910, named after King Edward VII of Great Britain, the most fashionable royal of the century who
The period 1900-1909 by chance almost exactly covers the Edwardian age in Britain.Queen Victoria died in 1901 and King Edward VII acceded the throne in
I love Edwardian fashion
A question which seems to pop-up a lot with historical costuming is ‘Where do I begin?’. The proper answer to this question is to 1. pick a time period, and 2. start with the underwear.…
As we hear the term ‘Fashion’,we start thinking of terms associated with fashion i.e Fashion shows,Models,Fashion Designers etc.But fashion is not limited to these few terms only,it is a vast…
Butterick Sewing Pattern B5970 - Misses' Top, Skirt and Belt. Close-fitting, lined, boned, gathered top has attached stand-up collar, yokes, and four-piece, gathered sleeve variations. - A: Epaulettes and purchased appliqués. - B: Hand-tacked collar overlay and flared sleeves. Underlined skirt has waistband, gored seams, back (extends into train) pleats, and placket. Top and Skirt: bias neck/hem binding, and purchased trim. Lined, pleated belt has bows/knots. All have back hook & eye closing. Designed for Lightweight Woven Fabrics. SUGGESTED FABRICS: Silk, Shantung, Taffeta. Contrast 2: Lace. Lining (Top). Interlining: Flannel. Underlining (Skirt): Cotton, Cotton Blends. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. Sew Rating: ADVANCED Retail Price: $19.95 THIS IS A NEW, UNCUT, FACTORY FOLDED PATTERN IN ORIGINAL ENVELOPE. INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS AND MATERIALS LIST. Listing is for a sewing pattern ONLY, NOT a completed item. The pattern envelope may have some storage wear.
Kensington and Chelsea Libraries have published several wonderful images by the late amateur photographer Edward Linley Sambourne which captures the casual side of Edwardian fashion in a manner which is rarely seen.
The Edwardian era was once elegantly described as, a "leisurely time when women wore picture hats and did not vote, when the rich were not ashamed to live
Mlle Arlette Dorgere. Early 1900s.
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For the HSF challenge 6 – Farytale, I’ve been working on an Edwardian dress for “The litle mermaid” Ariel. (If you wonder how the heck that works, take a look at my previous…
As we hear the term ‘Fashion’,we start thinking of terms associated with fashion i.e Fashion shows,Models,Fashion Designers etc.But fashion is not limited to these few terms only,it is a vast…
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The Gibson Girl, the idealized Edwardian pin up illustrations of Charles Dana Gibson cemented the Edwardian style myth of nipped waists
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