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
A mockup or muslin is essential for a good fit of the garment, especially for form-fitting garments like corsets and tailored garments like jackets.| Sew Historically
As you probably know, photographs – even portrait photos of ordinary people – were heavily retouched in the Edwardian era. But I didn’t expect that fashion advertisements in the Edwardian era were already as fake and unrealistic as today’s fashion photos! 🤣 I found an interesting article about corset models from the turn of the … Continue reading Corset Models – Secrets Of Edwardian Photography →| Sew Historically
‘This season’s auto girl is a bewitching creature. She has discarded the clumsy leather coat and disfiguring face mask and in their place for short rides she wears a fetching silken wrap and a filmy veil of shaded chiffon. […] she nowadays spends quite as much time selecting her motor headgear as she does her … Continue reading The Edwardian Motoring Girl →| Sew Historically
