We all came into historical costuming through various channels and with varied goals and inspirations. Maybe you are new to sewing or just getting started in your research and building historical fashion.

In this episode Jennifer gives tips for newbies - and the rest of us too! - with no matter how you came to this wonderful hobby or what pushed you to begin sewing historical garments and accessories. Whether you are a researcher, engineer, or decorator, your creative input in our community is valid and valuable.

So happy you are joining us. Enjoy your journey! And above all - remember to follow your gut instincts and WHY you want to be creative in historical costuming.

Show Notes and Mentions

-Movies that inspired me in childhood: Slipper and the Rose (1976), Anne of Green Gables (1985) and Summer Magic (1963)

-Truly Victorian sewing patterns

-Sense & Sensibility sewing patterns

-Costumer's Guild West (CGW) group based in the Los Angeles area

-19th Century painters mentioned: James Tissot and Franz Xaver Winterhalter

-Seam Finishes blog post

-You Can't Be 100% Historically Accurate blog post

-Jennifer's Pinterest page with boards divided into fashion time periods

-Victorian Corset Class taught online by Jennifer Rosbrugh

-Foundations Revealed article website

-Corset makers mentioned: Redthreaded and Period Corsets

-Get over the perfectionism that exists in this hobby

-Online Regency Corset Class taught by Jennifer

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