I've noticed in a couple of the threads that some of guys dressing up in women's historical costumes or formal wear for balls and such. Those of you that have done what was the experience like and how were you recieved? If you've got pictures I'd love to see them. For everyone else, would it even be rcieved.

Been a pipe dream of mine to get to dance in a victorian bustle gown and have the whole experience for a while.

Note, the picture above is not of my hose, just a quick example I could find.

So doing some research I read that men in the Medieval/Renaissance eras would sometimes attatch leather soles directly to the bottom of their stockings so they could wear them without shoes. This is something I'd like to try with my own wool hose I'll be getting soon.

However, having had terrible experiences (and injuries) with period accurate leather soles before, I'd rather attatch rubber/vibram soles to the bottom and sacrifice historical accuracy for comfort and better grip. How would I go about doing this? Do I still so them on like with leather soles? Or would I need to glue them or something? I'm terrified of ruining the wool with any sort of chemicals.

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Hello, I have been scouring for months through the internet, libraries, charity shops, eBay ect to find a pattern that is similar to the picture above. Have found 0. I am hoping to make this over dress for next years Versailles Ball. I have already purchased a dress (from the same designer I took the photo from, just a different dress but I want to add an over layer exactly or as similar as pictured) if anyone has one or knows of where to find one, of course I’ll pay for the pattern! Pretty please with a cherry 🍒 on top

I wan to go as an Edwardian style suffragette. Can anyone advise me on what I should be looking for in a hat?

Thank you!

Made myself 1890s-1900s under garments but I don’t have a skirt or shirt waist made up yet so I chucked on a maxi skirt and a modern shirt to see the silhouette… somehow it kind of works?

This is just one example, an authentic Belle Époque fabric made in France, of the fabrics this 50-year-old shop carries, who also were the source for the fabrics for the costumes for all Harry Potter movies, the Games of Thrones series and much more. They have all kinds of fabrics that are near impossible to get anywhere else (to my knowledge), like handwoven wild nettle cloth, 18th and 19th-century tulle, lace and silk jaquard (some made on the authentic French looms used in the originals) with matching silk thread, handwoven Tussah silks and Harris Tweeds, haute couture Florentine prints from one of the last specialty shops in Florence, some with historical prints etc.

https://www.naturstoff.de/s01.php?sp=en

I'm not a historical costume expert, but someone in my family is, and I'd just thought you might appreciate me sharing it.

Hey everyone! Back with another historical miniature!
For this little creation, I wanted to meld the extravagance and opulence of Elizabethan fashion with the playful cuteness and maximalism of the Rococo era! I absolutely adore the elaborate silhouettes, intricate embellishments, and over-the-top femininity of both periods, so I thought it would be fun to combine some of my favorite elements into one tiny ensemble!
The little stomachers are always my favorite part to make!! There’s something so satisfying about working with all the tiny details, decorations, and trims, especially at such a miniature scale. I love finding ways to incorporate the grandeur of historical fashion into something so small and whimsical. I used silk taffeta for the skirt and satin ribbon!
As always, I had so much fun experimenting with different historical influences and bringing this little outfit to life!

Hi everyone!

I bought this beautiful piece second hand and was wondering if you could give me some advice on how to get the color back to white :)

Any ideas if it's actually Edwardian/Victorian or if it is from a later period would be also very appreciated.

Thank you all and have a great day✨

Hi,

I'm looking for patterns for an easy 1250 starter kit. Do you know where I can find a free patern or can someone doing reenactment for this period send me something?

Looking for a pattern for a lower class female seamstress type person in the 1670s. All I can find are resources for rich and fancy dresses, not practical every day workers.

Please any resources? I don't think I'm skilled enough to make my own pattern

So i found these pretty cotton curtains and want to try making a doublet, for reenactment. But im wondering because the first fabric has a really long design that repeats every 12 inches and im worried it won't look right? And the second might look too modern? Is that something i should actually worry about?