 In today’s world of androgynous and unisex fashion (which we love!), many of us also feel a quiet longing… for feminine clothing. Not to look sexy or to fit into a mold — but to feel elegant, expressive, soft, and proud. To wear something that moves, flatters, or simply feels like you.
So how do you bring femininity into your clothing without making it frilly, cliché, or overly sweet? Here are some inspiring ideas — from shapes to sleeves, and from delicate fabrics to bold little details — along with a bit of psychology to understand why they feel so powerful. In a world that often rushes forward, HistoriqueCouture invites you to take a step back — to a time when clothing was a form of art, and every stitch told a story.
At HistoriqueCouture, history is more than inspiration — it is woven into every seam and embroidered detail. Drawing from the opulence of the Baroque era, the refined elegance of the Victorian age, and the rich imagination of fantasy worlds, each piece is created by hand with a dedication to authenticity, beauty, and craftsmanship.  Sewing is so much more than stitching pieces of fabric together. It’s creativity, patience, craftsmanship — and just a little bit of magic. Whether you're making your very first skirt or you've been crafting your own wardrobe for years, these five golden tips will help you take your sewing projects to the next level. Not by working harder, but by sewing smarter.
 Tips: Yellow DIY Haute Couture
When we think of yellow, our minds often go straight to springtime: daffodils, baby chicks, sunshine… and of course, Easter! It’s the colour of joy, freshness, and new beginnings. But yellow in the world of Haute Couture? Not exactly the first shade you associate with elegant gowns or high-end style, right? Well, it’s time to rethink that! Yellow can be stylish, powerful, and even luxurious. In fact, several major fashion houses have boldly embraced yellow on the runway – and it looked stunning.  We tested the sewingpattern Vogue V9247.
The sewingpattern is easy and a plain simple open-front shaped jacket. The pattern is ideal for variations and we especially love the long-jacket-variation.  How do you recreate a Chanel outfit, without a ready-made sewing pattern and in the style of the past?
In two blogs on the BERNINA blog in April and May, the jacket, skirt and hat will be used as examples. Marga shows extensively, using more than 80 photos, how to make a Chanel-Style Vintage outfit. Of course, there is also room for your own input because it does not have to be an exact copy of an outfit from the past, such as the one worn by Ines de la Fressange on the left above. |
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By: Marga van der Vet,
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