Do you want to make your own historical costumes on a budget? These are my 8 tips on how to get started in historical costuming!

Are a fan of historical clothing or attend cosplay events or elaborate balls, you can make your own dress using a Victorian dress patterns. I have included patterns for daily wear as well as formal wear.

blouse pattern from somewhere between 1901 to early 1904 with a chunk of its instructions.

This cache of historical patterns will make any seamstress swoon.

As Halloween draws nigh, our thoughts turn to costumes.

J'attends livraison. Un peu jeune pour notre époque mais très instructif à mon avis. Medieval Garments Reconstructed: Norse Clothing Patterns Else Ostergard (Au

The following are links to some ready-made or custom made Regency dresses, new empire waist dresses, sewing patterns, cheap regency era costumes, shoes, hats, and accessories ideal for your unique Jane Austen, Emma, and Bridgerton outfit. Look at Cottagecore for even more soft, romantic trendy fashions. Regency Jane Austen Dresses & Shoes The time of

On your next Tweed Ride, Cycle in a Skirt! You need our pattern for this beautiful ladies' pleated split cycling skirt.  Gorgeous pleats front and back enhance the elegance of this sportive garment, based on an original pattern from the 1910s. Fits modern waists 20" through 40", hips 34" through 54". All sizes are  included in one pattern.  Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History. Suggested Fabrics: worsted wool, whipcord, heavy cotton twill Yardage Requirements: 5 yards at least 54" wide (less if piecing) 3 yards for boot-top length versionNotions: thread, buttons for front closure

Nightgown, Ladies' Home Journal- 1907

So, the 1848 kacabajka . The one I have a pattern for. Want that pattern? You can have it. You can have it for free, as a multisize pr...

Please go check out this site. There is a lot of gold hidden there, if you look for it. The Costumers Manifesto I found this the last time i looked:

Now that I've shown the undergarments that are my foundation for upcoming 18th century clothes, I can move onto showing the layers I'...

How’s it going friends? This interesting post crossed my dash so I thought I’d jump in. What you’ve got there is a Pictoral Review pattern, which were quite popular and circulated well going by how...

Ladies' eight-gored skirt with or without corselet, Ladies' Home Journal- 1908

- All one needs to make a complete set for mid-18th century French and Canadian women, as well as some pieces for Native allies. Including caps and coif to cover your hair, lined waistcoat (vest), two styles of shift, pockets, instructions and scaled patterns for petticoat, neckerchief and apron. NEW ADDITION : scale pattern for women's cape. Four bust sizes are included : 36” – 38” – 40” – 42”. All La Fleur de Lyse patterns include historical notes about fabrics, colours, trims, accessories, and the way to wear them. - Tout ce qui est nécessaire pour un habillement complet de Française ou de Canadienne de la mi-18e siècle ainsi que pour les alliées amérindiennes. Incluant bonnets et coiffe pour couvrir les cheveux, mantelet doublé (veste), deux styles de chemise, poches, instructions et patrons miniature pour jupon, mouchoir de cou et tablier. NOUVEL AJOUT : patron miniature pour l'indispensable cape. Quatre tailles sont incluses : poitrine 92cm – 97cm – 102cm – 107cm. Tous les patrons La Fleur de Lyse contiennent des notes historiques sur les tissus, les couleurs, les garnitures, les accessoires et la façon de les porter.