Combination Drawers
Jennifer explores a vintage pattern for combination drawers, including detailed instructions for taking measurements.
2 commentsVintage Peignoir or Negligee
Anna introduces the sheer negligee of the 1950s and 60s; a versatile lingerie garment, and easy to make in a variety of different forms.
Making Fully-Fashioned Stockings
Our retro lingerie guru Mark shows you how to pattern and make your own custom fully-fashioned vintage-style stockings with French or Cuban heels.
1950s Slip for Sheath Dresses
Discussing a fundamental element of the 1950's wardrobe, with a detailed how-to for a slip to be worn under sheath style dresses.
Tights and Short Shapewear
Mark takes us through the process of how to pattern draft and make a pair of tights or panty hose, and some custom control shorts.
Chemise with Circular Flounces
Jennifer discusses the circular flounce chemise, which adds even more fluidity and femininity to the shape and drape of the standard early C20th chemise.
Bodycon: the Body Confidence Trick
Mark takes an in-depth, technically-detailed look into shapewear garments & how they're constructed to achieve a bodycon look.
1921 Brassiere
Early C20th lingerie evolved to compliment new fashions. Jennifer studies the brassiere as seen in 1921: half corset; half snug fitting, structured tank top.
Vintage Pinup Girdle
Anna introduces us to making our own shapewear - allowing you to create retro-inspired pieces especially designed for and to match special outfits!
