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Always know where your tiara is.
If you’re reading this, hello and welcome! I’m Emma, and I'm starting this blog primarily to document my historic sewing projects and costumed adventures. I will probably also diverge into thoughts on...
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Bog body crafts: Gunnister Purse
This is a project I completed before Christmas, but it's a good introduction to my interests... history with a side of weird and morbid. I've been fascinated by bog bodies since I was little, and the...
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Ruffles for Justice, or, why does this matter?
For the past few days, I've been trying to think about writing my next post. I'd like to show off my fabulous stripey bustle, which I absolutely will write about soon. But I keep getting distracted by...
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Having a ball in 1817
Remember me? I have severely fallen off the blog updating wagon, though in my defense, my flat hasn't had internet for over a month so I've basically just been living in the 19th century (and stealing...
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Keeping the balls rolling (1870s inspiration)
Now I've recovered slightly from my month of nonstop dancing, it's time to start preparations for the Bath Victorian Ball coming up in May. Some time soon I'll post about the underthings I've already...
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Roman Wall Blues (World Heritage Day 2017)
Roman Wall Blues. Picture by my dad.Over the heather the wet wind blows,I've lice in my tunic and a cold in my nose.The rain comes pattering out of the sky,I'm a Wall soldier, I don't know why.The mist...
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c. 1872 Ballgown: Tissot or Tarzan?
Jane from the Disney Tarzan vs. James Tissot, 'Too Early', 1873 (detail) These were the two references I repeatedly got at the ball, so I'm really curious what everyone thinks my gown reminds them of!...
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A supporting role: 1870s bustle and petticoat
As a follow up to my c. 1872 ballgown post, here is a little more detail about the foundation undergarments, since they play such an important role in creating the right silhouette. A few years ago, I...
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Getting a-head in history: 19th century hair styling
When you're recreating historical fashions, it's important to keep your head in the game. By which I mean, of course, a period-appropriate hairstyle is an essential part of creating an authentic look....
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Real Wonder Women: The Smith College Relief Unit, 1917
I'm going to deviate from dresses today, to talk about a piece of women's history that is close to my heart. If you went to see the new Wonder Woman movie, this story will sound very familiar: Nurtured...
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History gets personal: LGBT history month
February is LGBT history month in the UK, and I've been wanting to write a post on this topic since this time last year. It failed to happen through a combination of real life being slightly...
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