Dressing the Edwardian Lady

An overview of underthings that were worn at the turn of the 20th century.


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Links to some of the things I mention in the video:


Wearing History’s lace insertion tutorial:
https://wearinghistoryblog.com/2012/0...


(One thing to note: I have since started doing my lace insertion with a straight stitch, as zigzag wasn’t readily available to the home dressmaker in this period. The above tutorial still works for both and explains the steps beautifully.)


My shoes are the American Duchess Collette boot:
https://www.american-duchess.com/wome...


My corset was made with this pattern from Atelier Sylphe:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/97860631...


My chemise, corset covers and drawers started with this pattern from Truly Victorian:
https://trulyvictorian.info/index.php...


Want to learn how to dress your hair like mine? I have a tutorial!
https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/rsT0O...


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The books I mention:


The Cult of Chiffon: An Edwardian Manual of Adornment
by Mrs. Eric Pritchard
https://www.amazon.com/Cult-Chiffon-E...

Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques
Edited by Kristina Harris
https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Vict...

(If you feel up to searching, I’m sure the original version of these books can be found free online, as they are reprints.)


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