Traveling costumes were simple, warm and practical in the Victorian and Edwardian era. Beige colors were worn for travels by coach, while dark dresses were worn on sea voyages. About Victorian and Edwardian Traveling Costumes 1859 traveling dress: ‘Straw hat plainly trimmed with ribbon. Dress of the thinner species of poplin, or any desired material. … Continue reading Victorian And Edwardian Traveling And Traveling Costumes →| Sew Historically
Knit and crochet sweaters were an everyday garment for active Edwardian girls and women. Edwardian sweaters are still in style today. So knit, crochet or sew your own Edwardian sweater this winter following one of the 25 free antique Edwardian sweater patterns.| Sew Historically
The Edwardian summer girl is robust, strong and independent. She’s bare-armed, collarless, hatless and short-skirted: She doesn’t care if she gets freckles or a tan. She’s as good at sports as men: She swims, rows, hunts – she even plays barefoot golf! Related: How To Dress In The Edwardian Era The Edwardian Out Of Door Girl ‘The … Continue reading The Edwardian Summer Girl →| Sew Historically
I made a short Edwardian petticoat for my short Edwardian walking skirt. It's inspired by the short petticoats of Edwardian showgirls!| Sew Historically
Inspired by 1900s girls dresses I made a short Edwardian cotton dress with pintucks. But instead of using new fabric I used a bedsheet which I dyed mint.| Sew Historically
Learn to make drawn thread work by hand! Drawn thread work is a beautiful whitework embroidery which is popular since the Middle Ages!| Sew Historically
‘Much display of jewelry is out of place for young ladies, and the kind of jewelry to be worn demands as careful consideration as that of the dress itself.’ The ‘Household Companion: Book Of Etiquette‘ of 1909 gives advice about how jewelry was worn in the Edwardian era. Related: How To Dress In The Edwardian … Continue reading How To Wear Jewelry In The Edwardian Era →| Sew Historically
In the Edwardian era, a matronly figure was fashionable: The typical Gibson girl S-shaped, curvy figure with low mono-bosom bust and ample hips.| Sew Historically
‘ I am sure she was well dressed […] for I cannot remember what she had on.’ (Household Companion, 1909) Edwardian women were advised not to neglect the importance of dress: ‘Suit your dresses to the occasions upon which they are to be used’ (Household Companion, 1909). ‘A trailing gown of velvet and lace is … Continue reading How To Dress In The Edwardian Era →| Sew Historically
