Author: K.Munchenberg

Historical Sewing History-Bounding Victorian-Edwardian

Modernising a 1908 Edwardian Walking Skirt Pattern

By K.Munchenberg on May 20, 2020January 5, 2021

Join me for 35 mins of stultifying vlog as I modernise a 1908 pattern of an Edwardian walking skirt for my current wardrobe. 🙂

Posted in: 1900s, 1908, Drafting, Edwardian, mock-up, modernisation, modernise, modernize, pattern, pocket, sew, Sewing, skirt, spotlight, technique, tutorial, updated, vlog, walking skirt, welt, welt pocket, winter

History-Bounding Victorian-Edwardian

Making a Victorian-Inspired Shirtwaist

By K.Munchenberg on May 6, 2020January 5, 2021

The McCall’s M7838 shirt pattern has a lovely pleated sleeve that puts me in mind of a modernised Victorian shirt.

Posted in: 1890s, adapting, finishing seams, flat fell, hand fell, historic, Late Victorian, linen, M7838, seams, Sewing, shirt, shirtwaist, tucks, Victorian

Historical Sewing History-Bounding Victorian-Edwardian

Attempting a Victorian Corset Pattern

By K.Munchenberg on April 21, 2020January 5, 2021

My research into historical clothing design led me to an interesting first project…a Victorian corset!

Posted in: 1890s, 1894, Boning, Cording, Corset, Historical, Late Victorian, mock-up, Period, Sewing, Symington, toile, Victorian

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Sharing my New Fabric Stash

By K.Munchenberg on April 5, 2020

Join me as I start my historically inspired sewing journey – with an unboxing of my recent online shopping exploits

Posted in: Costume, cotton, fabric, hat, lace, linen, millinery, mood, sckafs, Sewing, shopping, spotlight, unboxing, wool

My Historical Journey – Bringing Yesterday to Today

By K.Munchenberg on March 12, 2020March 16, 2020

I was always fascinated by historical dress. Fascinated by it, but never had the nerve to actually wear it.

Posted in: adapting, adaption, Blog, clothing, Costume, Dress, Edwardian, Fashion, Historical, Sewing, Victorian