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Fashions for February 1913

The following images are from an original issue of Needlecraft magazine I own from February 1913. Enjoy the fashions and descriptions! MILADY Is now beginning to turn her mind spring­ward, and to...

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Free Patterns– Pretty Yokes For Knit 1910s Underwear

I have been meaning to post this for over a month and finally have the images to share! This comes from an original Needlecraft Magazine from 1913, and these high contrast scans will make it easier for...

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Priscilla Fashions, 1928- Distinguished by Smart Simplicity

I just got a really, REALLY cool new toy thanks to Facebook Marketplace. This large scale flatbed scanner lets me scan full vintage magazine pages in one go, instead of 2-3 scans then photoshopped...

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Video Lecture: Circa 1914 Bodice- Antique Example and Pattern Study

In this video I share a bodice I purchased from What Once Was on Etsy (I misspoke in the video). Here is the link to their shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatOnceWasCompany The pattern suggestion is...

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Contradictions of Fashion- the Form Fitting Dress and the Gigantic Hats of 1908

If there’s one thing I love as much as fashion history, it’s fashion history looking at fashion history. Fashion making fun of itself is one of my absolutely favorite things. In this article from...

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October 1908 “Corsets Stella”

An Primary Source Example of Variety and Bust Support in Edwardian Corsets For the 1908 Project, the most obvious place to start is with the corsets. For costuming, we always say to dress from “the...

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1928- Embroidered Organdie

This pretty little image is from The Modern Priscilla magazine in August, 1928. Organdie with embroidery was THE THING to have for a pretty summer gown, especially in the late 1910s through 1920s....

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French Fashions from October, 1908

It has been a while since I posted anything for the 1908 project! This happens to be the month of the Femina issue I had scanned in, so luckily these three pages were just waiting for me to share! I...

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McCall Fashions, February, 1945

If there’s one thing I inherited from my mother (and there’s many), it’s a love of classic fashion. While I was rummaging for Edwardian clothing, my mom was looking for, especially, 1940s suits to...

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A Period Overview of AC131- 1920 Side-Tied Blouse

Pattern #AC131- Circa 1920 Side-Tied Blouse. This pattern is from a really rare period original. The original period pattern was McCall 9381 from 1920. This pattern can specifically be dated to the...

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