Bernadette's Newsletter

NEW: 18th century embroidery is NO JOKE. (Trust me, we tried it.)

Hand sewing regency stays should be quick...right?

And We're Back!

MYTH BUSTED! Everyone Was Dirty & No One Washed "Back Then" (Ft. Historian Hilary Davidson)

Every time I come across a comment or mention of how horribly people must have smelled in history, there’s a little piece of my brain that error: 404s at this.

Exploring the Origins of Today's "Corset Trend"

It’s no secret that YouTube videos can take a long time to make. But this video...this one puts my normal production timeline to shame!

CALL FOR GUEST PARTICIPANTS

NEW: Netflix made an educational history show. Let's assess the clothes 👀 (ft Lilla Crawford)

NEW: Let's explore some ✨Fancy✨ Victorian Menswear (Ft. Heathcliff)

One of my favourite parts of this job is undoubtedly the fact that I get to meet and work with so many amazingly talented people.

NEW: Making a Victorian-Inspired Cape for Ultimate ~Witchy Vibes~

NEW: Sewing for 24 hours straight was not my *best* idea. 🫠

Redesigning Historical Romance Book Covers to be More Historical PART 2!

NEW CLASS: Hand Sewing Level II: Common Stitches & Where to Use Them