— 20th Century —
Wonderfully Beaded Cape from the 1900s
In this post I show you a beaded cape from the 1900s in detail that I have in my collection of antique garments. … Read More Wonderfully Beaded Cape from the 1900s
Author: Tailored by Mr. Spinalzo
Making a 1910s Dress Part 9: Finishing the Sash and Lace Overdress
I finally finished my 1910s dress, hurray. In this post I show you how I finished the lace overdress and the sash for the dress.… Read More Making a 1910s Dress Part 9: Finishing the Sash and Lace Overdress
Making a 1910s Dress Part 8- Beaded Butterfly
In this post I show you how I made a beaded butterfly for my 1910s dress. I am using it in the front instead of the back, I love it so much.… Read More Making a 1910s Dress Part 8- Beaded Butterfly
— Modern —
Redoing my Sewing Room
I had the strong urge to change everything and decided to start with my sewing room and make it a bit more practical. I now have a studio area as well as an ironing, cutting area etc.… Read More Redoing my Sewing Room
Sewing an 18th Century Dress for Springtime
I recently decided to sew another Robe à l’Anglaise / Italian Gown. Join me along that journey, if you like 🙂 … Read More Sewing an 18th Century Dress for Springtime
— 19th Century —
Antique Jacket Around 1900
Examining an antique jacket from around 1900.… Read More Antique Jacket Around 1900
Making a 1910 Dress – Part 7: The Beginnings of the Lace Overdress
Welcome to part 7 of making my 1913 evening gown, in which I show you the beginnings of the lace overdress.… Read More Making a 1910 Dress – Part 7: The Beginnings of the Lace Overdress
Making a 1910 Dress – Part 6: Assembling the Kimono Jacket
Today, I show you how I assembled the kimono jacket that goes with my 1913 evening gown, that I am working on at the moment. … Read More Making a 1910 Dress – Part 6: Assembling the Kimono Jacket
Making a 1910 Dress – Part 5: The Kimono Jacket Pattern
I am starting with the jacket of my 1913 project which will pull the whole costume together in the end. I love this jacket, it is wonderful, I love the kimono sleeves, I love the cut of it, it’s perfect and I can’t wait to start. … Read More Making a 1910 Dress – Part 5: The Kimono Jacket Pattern
Making a 1910 Dress – Part 4: The Corset Cover
In this post I show you how I made the corset cover for my 1913 brocade evening gown. … Read More Making a 1910 Dress – Part 4: The Corset Cover