History bounding

A step-by-step tutorial of how to sew an 18th century petticoat, perfect for history-bounding looks.

While a lot of people spend a lot of time developing their personal style, few can say they have medieval dresses hanging in their closet. YouTuber Bernadette Banner has more than just a few. Furthermore, she’s made all of them by hand. “I study the history of dress through practical experimentation and reconstruction, exploring historical eras preceding the introduction of the electric sewing machine because technology is weird,” she says.

This is a dress I made several years ago, to have as a simple working kirtle. I never got around to take photos and write proper documentation about it, but now I got some feeling! In these photos,…

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Perfect for all your historical reenactments, this linen skirt will combine perfectly with any bodice or jacket in the shop. It's a must-have piece in your 18th-century wardrobe! But you can also wear it every day with a modern jacket or sweater, in a very history bounding spirit. || DESIGN FEATURES || - color: DARK GREEN - 2 panels of linen, patiently pleated according to the 18th-century fashion - 3 m span - long ties on the back and front to attach each panel around your waist - Ankle…

11 tips how on to wear vintage and historical clothing in your everyday life without making people thinking you’re crazy or old-fashioned! 😉 Do you want to wear your beautiful vintage and historical dresses in your everyday life? But you don’t want to look too costumey or old-fashioned? Below I share 11 tips on how … Continue reading 11 Tips On How To Dress Vintage & Historical Without Looking Too Costumey →

HELOISE, historical skirt in Chocolate Linen faithfully reproduces the costumes worn during the 18th-century, as seen in paintings of the time or in your favorite historical series! Perfect for all your historical reenactments, this pleated petticoat will combine perfectly with any bodice or jacket in the shop. Design Features of HELOISE, Historical Skirt Color: CHOCOLATE Fabric: mid-weight prewashed natural linen (205gr/m) 2 panels of linen, patiently pleated according to the 18th-century…

"The Clara Dress is an Intermediate level sewing pattern. It is for a garment that sized and proportioned to modern, plus-size, un-corseted bodies; however, if you wish to make the dress for historical costuming (i.e., worn with a corset) it is very easy to adjust to accommodate that goal by changing to the appropriately-sized waistband. The same pattern pieces can be used to create a knit dress inspired by vintage 1970's fashion. View A is a full-length Romantic Era dress. View B is a…

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This is a PDF pattern for 18th century inspired tie-on pockets. A great accessory for historical reenactors, cottagecore lovers, or for carrying hand tools around the garden or workshop. This is a project suitable for confident beginners and comes with step-by-step instructions and diagrams. Pocket measures 28.5cm x 20cm approx at the largest point. The pocket opening is 15.5cm long and the waist tie measures 78cm approx. UPDATED FOR 2022! The instructions have been revised and updated to…