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Making a Shoulder Harness to Fix Posture

Learn to create a shoulder harness for improved posture using traditional hand-sewing techniques. Discover sustainable ways to maintain and refashion clothing while enhancing your sewing skills.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Myth Busted: Historical Hygiene Practices - Washing and Cleanliness in the Past

Debunking myths about historical hygiene practices, exploring bathing processes, linen's cleaning properties, and the evolution of cleanliness standards through expert insights and historical context.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Essential Sewing Tools for Clothing in an Apocalypse

Discover essential tools and techniques for creating clothing in extreme conditions, focusing on practical, sustainable methods for fabric manipulation and garment construction.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Using 18th Century Corsetry to Drape a Flowy Gown - The Harvest Moon Dress

Discover how to blend 18th-century corsetry techniques with modern draping to create an elegant harvest moon-inspired gown through detailed hand-sewing demonstrations and historical dressmaking methods.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ranking 2023 Historical Dramas by Costume Accuracy

Comprehensive analysis of costume accuracy in 2023 historical dramas, featuring expert reviews and rankings across various time periods and cultures.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hand Sewing a Black Regency Men's Shirt - Mr. Darcy Style

Learn to hand-sew a black Regency-era men's shirt inspired by Mr. Darcy, exploring historical techniques and sustainable fashion practices while creating a unique garment.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dress Historian Reviews AI-Generated Historical Portraits

Dress historian analyzes AI-generated historical portraits, discussing accuracy, common errors, and historical context while providing insights into fashion and portraiture across different eras.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Are the Victorians Responsible for Fast Fashion?

Explore the origins of fast fashion with dress historian Dr. Serena Dyer, examining Victorian-era influences on modern clothing consumption and production patterns.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Edwardian Dress Washing Techniques

Explore historical laundry techniques for delicate Edwardian dresses, including hand-washing methods, specialized tools, and the role of domestic servants in maintaining elaborate garments.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Lacy Edwardian Blouses - Complexity and Construction Techniques

Explore the intricacies of creating lacy Edwardian blouses, from material selection to construction techniques, with insights on historical accuracy and modern adaptations.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making Moiraine's Dress Using Third Age Sewing Methods - The Wheel of Time

Recreating Moiraine's dress from The Wheel of Time using authentic Third Age sewing techniques. Explore traditional methods, intricate details, and the challenges of historical costume reproduction.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Victorian Secret Pants - Making an 1890s Split Skirt

Learn to create an 1890s split skirt, a practical and stylish garment for Victorian-era cycling. Discover historical context, sewing techniques, and the cultural significance of this innovative women's fashion piece.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Victorian Photo Manipulation Techniques - Exposing Historical 'Facetuning'

Uncovers historical photo manipulation techniques, revealing how Victorians altered images to enhance appearance, similar to modern digital editing practices.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating a Lacy Edwardian Skirt Using Period Sewing Techniques

Learn to create an authentic lacy Edwardian skirt using period-accurate sewing techniques. Discover the intricacies of historical garment construction and lace application.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Victorian Dress vs Fight Scenes - "The Nevers" Costume Analysis

Explore Victorian-era costume design in HBO's "The Nevers," focusing on historical accuracy, practicality for fight scenes, and the balance between authenticity and artistic license in period dramas.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video