How much should a corset cost?
A corset maker explains in detail why custom corsetry may look expensive, and explains why a custom piece is worth the cost.
Lots of things I wanted to know on historical corsetry
Curious about historical corsets? Learn how corsets worked, why they were worn, common myths, historical construction techniques, comfort, health concerns, and how corsetry evolved through the centuries.
Historical Corsets Explained: History, Myths, Comfort, Health and Frequently Asked Questions
A few basics about corsetry, from someone who has been making and wearing them for more than fifteen years, and has also a physiotherapy degree
A few of my less favourite things: the overbearing criticism on the Thistles dress
How to design a dress you both love and hate. How to fall in love with the idea, struggle with it and then fall in love again like in the best romance novels, just to end up with a real object and a real life relationship with a piece that is necessarily not perfect.
Dressing the late victorian woman
Short essay about different outfits in a woman’s wardrobe.
Little guide 1890-1910
A little guide to how fashion changed from 1890 to 1907
Tintype ready
How do antique photography technique work? How to better prepare yourself before posing for a plate.
How can I make my historical costume look good?
A list of tricks and things to keep in mind to start filling the gap between fancy dress and historical clothing.
Fortuny experiments
Working on some experiments on Fortuny Delphos gowns.
The Victorian Volcano
Inspired by a 1890s original bodice, this gown is made recycling pieces of an other costume.