Making an 18th century ‘Red Riding Hood’ cloak
Like every historical costumer ever, I’ve always wanted to make an 18th century red wool cloak. Who doesn’t want to be deliciously cozy and comfortable while dressing up as an actual fairytale!?
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Things I sew – historical and modern
Making an extremely exuberant 18th century petticoat
I think everyone who makes 18th century costumes develops their own petticoat-ing method, with their favourite stitches and order of assembly.
Where to donate fabric & crafty bits in New Zealand
De-cluttering you life, or clearing out relative’s fabric stashes, and want to know where the best place to donate sewing bits? Here are five suggestions for great places for your goods to go get turned into beautiful things!