By A Mystery Man Writer
by Lisha Vidler (This article first appeared at Your Wardrobe Unlock'd.) Unheard of in modern times, the balayeuse was a common element of the Victorian woman's wardrobe.
18th Century Petticoats
Eighteenth Century Embroidery Techniques
Eyelet Ruffle Yesterday's Thimble
1904 Slang Analogues 7
Buying a Sewing Machine
1869 Visiting Dresses
How to Use a Thimble for Hand Sewing
Making a Balayeuse Yesterday's Thimble
Natural Form Fashion Plate
Improving Theatrical Costumes, Part III
sewing an edwardian ballgown: Part 2 / sewing a dust ruffle