In the heart of the Victorian era, spanning from 1837 to 1901, emerged a fashion accessory that not only served as protection against the cold but also stood as a symbol of elegance and social status: the Victorian muff.
This lush and meticulously crafted accessory made a striking appearance in the affluent society and swiftly became an iconic feature of the fashion trends of that era. Today: heavenly warm for your hands and a pleasure to create one yourself!  Haute Couture, Cosplay, and LARP share quite a lot in common. Clothing is often created from a drawing or idea, it's unique and personal, and, last but not least, involves many sewing techniques that make the garment special. In simpler terms, the seamstress needs the necessary skills (talents) to be creative and handle different fabrics, materials, and especially seemingly impossible combinations.
The allure of Renaissance dresses is a trip back in time, where opulence, grace, and intricate detailing defined fashion. In this blog post, we'll explore the timeless elegance of Renaissance dresses, with a special focus on the exquisite Burda 6398 pattern.
Marga has shared her insights, along with an impressive collection of 80 pictures documenting her process, in three blogs, offering a treasure trove of guidance for fellow sewing enthusiasts. (You can find her detailed instructions and images on the BERNINA blog.) 
During the late 16th and early 17th centuries, a fashion phenomenon swept across Europe known as the "millstone collar" craze. These collars, resembling large, ornate ruffs around the neck, became an iconic symbol of wealth, status, and elegance during that time.
In this blog: how to make a Ruff collar and why :>)  An other picture of the Victorian corset, photographer Flexdreams Kiev - UK.
Corsets are timeless pieces, transcending eras and styles. On this website: how to make these corsets yourself!   Fotograaf: Flexdreams, UK
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All about creating your own Chanel-Style jacket, Chanel-lovers information, Historic Costumes, Couture & Sewing book reviews and tutorials.
By: Marga van der Vet,
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Sewing Chanel-Style is all about sharing information, sewing pattern-reviews, book-reviews and lots of sewing guides for sewing-beginners and advanced seamstress.
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