Historical Designs

Historical Designs is closed as of Sept 2023.

New Halloween costume pieces in the Etsy shop!!

Hey everybody! I've been posting mostly on my Instagram feed so come follow along! I post pictures of clothing I'm working on and sales, but also garden pics, herbalism, and various huswifery.

Happy Thanksgiving! All this weekend get 10%-20% off everything in the shop!

PREORDER Readymade Elizabeth Effigy Corset Many Sizes White | Etsy PRE ORDER LISTING: The corsets in this listing are currently in production! The pieces are on my table now and will be finished in about 3 weeks! This listing is for a pink floral silk Elizabeth Effigy corset. It is made of unbleached cotton coutil and covered with white silk taffeta fabric with a

Good morning everyone! To kick off the Holiday season early I'm starting with a Sale this week! From now through the 13th get 10% off everything in my shop!

SALE Readymade Regency Long Transition Corset Many Sizes | Etsy This listing is for an early Regency long or transition corset. The corset is made of unbleached cotton coutil, covered with white cotton (pics 1-4) or ivory linen (5&6), and edged with white cotton bias tape. It laces together in front and at the shoulders with gold grommets in the cotton and

Hey everybody! I did a thing! Made several actually :) For the first time this year, I have Regency Transition corsets in stock in a range of sizes! I'm super excited!!

Regency Long Transition Corset The custom corset is made of unbleached cotton coutil and edged with white bias tape. It laces together in front and at the shoulders and is stiffened throughout with flexible steel boning.

TODAY ONLY! Use coupon code LABORDAY15 to get 15% off your order in both the Store and Etsy Shop!

SALE! Readymade Mid-Victorian Hourglass Corset- 25" Natural Waist, Blue-Silver Dupioni Silk TODAY ONLY! Use coupon code LABORDAY15 to get 15% off your order! This listing is for a readymade mid-Victorian or American Civil War corset (1850s-1860s). The corset is made of white cotton coutil covered with a misty grey silk with a whisper of blue throughout. The edges are finished with

TODAY ONLY! Use coupon code LABORDAY15 to get 15% off your order in both the Store and Etsy Shop!

Readymade Renaissance Doublet with Sleeves It is made of silver cotton blend jacquard fabric with a mauve medallion print. It is lined in taupe linen and laces closed with white lacing and silver grommets.

Tudor chemises are also available for Pre-Order! I'm diving into these guys on Monday :)

PRE-ORDER Renaissance Tudor Chemise, Xs-Xxl, Long Sleeved This is a Pre-Order listing for Tudor chemises! Im cutting these babies out right now so your order will ship by early October. This listing is for an early English Renaissance or Tudor chemise. It is made of white handkerchief weight linen with a cotton drawstring in the cuffs. The neckline is cut

18th Century and Regency chemises and restocked and ready! You can find them both on my website (at a slight discount) and on Etsy!

18th Century Chemise Xs-Xxl, Short Sleeve This listing is for an 18th Century period chemise. It is made of white handkerchief weight linen with a cotton drawstring at the neckline and cuffs.

Sleeveless Regency chemises are back in stock!

Regency Chemise Xs-Xxl Sleeveless or Short Sleeved This listing is for a Regency period chemise from the early 1800s. It is made of white semi-sheer cotton lawn with a cotton drawstring at the neckline. The chemise is a loose fitting garment which gathers around the neckline by pulling the drawstring in front. The chemise can be either sleeveless or

18th Century Chemises are restocked and available in my Etsy shop!

18th Century Chemise Xs-Xxl, Short Sleeve This listing is for an 18th Century period chemise. It is made of white handkerchief weight linen with a cotton drawstring at the neckline and cuffs. The chemise has elbow length short sleeves and a gusset under the arms. Chemises provide the needed layer between your skin and corset to keep it from

Summer Sale! From now till June 12th get 20% off your purchase by using Coupon Code: SUMMERTIME20

Regency Waistcoat It is made of lovely spring green dupioni silk and is lined with unbleached Kona cotton. The waistcoat buttons closed with a row of silk covered buttons.

My annual Summer Sale is going on Now! From now till June 12th get 20% off your purchase by using Coupon Code: SUMMERTIME20

SUMMER SALE Readymade 18th Century Colonial Strapless Corset, 36" Waist, Purple Linen Spiral Lace My annual Summer Sale is going on Now! From now till June 12th get 20% off your purchase by using Coupon Code: SUMMERTIME20 This listing is for a readymade 18th Century Georgian Strapless Corset. It is made of unbleached cotton coutil, covered with deep purple linen and lined with natural oatmeal

I finally got a spiral lace corset in ready wear! That's overdue I think

Readymade 18th Century Colonial Strapless Corset, 36" Waist, Purple Linen Spiral Lace This listing is for a readymade 18th Century Georgian Strapless Corset. It is made of unbleached cotton coutil, covered with deep purple linen and lined with natural oatmeal colored linen. The corset is b***d throughout with 1/4 steel boning. The edges are bound with white cotton bias tape, each

New Diderot corset fabric! This one is cotton sateen with a gorgeous swirling floral pattern! I've got lots of this fabric so more will be forthcoming!

Readymade Diderot Corset, 32" Natural Waist, Mauve Floral Cotton Sateen This listing is for an 18th Century Diderot corset. It is made of unbleached cotton coutil covered with floral printed mauve cotton sateen and lined with solid mauve cotton sateen. The edges are finished with pale pink silk bias tape. The corset is b***d throughout with 1/4 steel boning. The front

I just posted a pile of new corsets and things! Enjoy! :)

Readymade Mid-Victorian Hourglass Corset- 28" Natural Waist, Orange Dupioni Silk This listing is for a readymade mid-Victorian or American Civil War corset (1850s-1860s). The corset is made of white cotton coutil covered in a bold orange dupioni silk. The edges are finished with handmade white silk bias tape and the top edge is trimmed with white cotton lace. It laces together

Memorial Day Sale! 15% off everything in the Etsy shop :)

Readymade Mid-Victorian Hourglass Corset- 30" Natural Waist, Pink Dupioni Silk This listing is for a readymade mid-Victorian or American Civil War corset (1850s-1860s). The corset is made of white cotton coutil covered in a delicate pink dupioni silk described as black cherry. The edges are finished with handmade silk bias tape and the top edge is trimmed with white cotton

I've got some new Pre-Order listings up! These corsets will be finished and ready to ship by May 15th if not sooner. More 18th Century corsets to come!

PRE-ORDER Readymade Colonial 1780s Partially B***d Corset, 34" Natural Waist, Champagne Satin Damask This is a Pre-Order listing for an 18th Century Georgian Partially B***d Corset and will be ready to ship by May 15th. It is made of unbleached cotton coutil, covered with champagne silk with a damask pattern, and edges are bound with matching silk bias tape. The corset is lined in ivory dupioni

I made this gown!! Thank you so much Justine for sharing!

Making Early 19th Century Makeup (easy) 2 kinds of rouge and a harmless rice powder. Check the house out on Facebook. We love meeting new people! https://www.facebook.com/1820StephensonHouseIf you ...

Tudor Chemises are back in stock!! On the site and in the Etsy shop as well! :)

Renaissance Tudor Chemise, Xs-Xxl, Long Sleeved It is made of white handkerchief weight linen with a cotton drawstring in the cuffs. The neckline is cut wide and low in front to accommodate the necklines of early Tudor gowns.

Today is the last day of my Grand Opening sale! 10% off everything in the Costume Shop and I still have a few spots left in my June Custom Order schedule! 10% off those as well!

Mid-Victorian Hourglass Corset The corset is made of white cotton coutil covered in a delicate pink dupioni silk described as "black cherry."

Only 2 days left in my Grand Opening Sale! Here is a wonderfully soft cotton Regency waistcoat. I love the tiny blue diamond pattern!

Regency Waistcoat It is made of 100% cotton woven jacquard with a tiny blue diamond print and is lined with unbleached Kona cotton. The waistcoat buttons closed with a blue linen covered buttons.

I think this is my favorite doublet with sleeves ever! I'm not too proud to admit I hugged the mannequin while taking the pictures! lol

Readymade Renaissance Doublet with Sleeves It is made of silver cotton blend jacquard fabric with a mauve medallion print. It is lined in taupe linen and laces closed with white lacing and silver grommets.

Lovely new corsets available in the costume shop in a range of sizes! Payment plans are available too!

Mid-Victorian Hourglass Corset The corset is made of white cotton coutil covered with a misty grey silk with a whisper of blue throughout.

The Grand Opening Sale continues through Friday! Get 10% off your purchase in the Costume Shop!

Readymade Renaissance Doublet It is made of red and gold jacquard fabric with a diagonal striped and paisley pattern. It is lined in linen and laces closed with black lacing and gold grommets

It's finally here!
The NEW Costume Shop on my website is officially Open!
I have all new listings posted like Victorian corsets and Renaissance doublets, as well as the classics like Replacement Corset Lacing.
Come Check it Out!

Mid-Victorian Hourglass Corset The corset is made of black cotton coutil and covered with a lovely green silk whose color is described as absinthe.

Hey everyone! I'm so excited to announce that the NEW Costume Shop on my website is opening this week! Friday April 2nd is the grand opening and I'm so excited to be launching this project! For Opening Week, all listings will be 10% off!

All new gowns, corsets, and menswear will be listed on my website for purchase, rather than Etsy. I'll still keep small things on Etsy like reticules and spencers but everything else is moving to my homesite! Custom Orders too!

Hi everyone! I started a mailing list last month toilet you know about sales, new listings, and to better keep in touch. Send me a PM with your email if you're interested in subscribing! Everyone who signs up gets a special coupon to use in the shop and other offers each month!

18th Century Chemises have been restocked as well! More Regency Sleeveless chemise are on the way in March!

18th Century Chemise Xs-Xxl, Short Sleeve Only XXL left! More chemises on the way in January! This listing is for an 18th Century period chemise. It is made of white handkerchief weight linen with a cotton drawstring at the neckline and cuffs. The chemise has elbow length short sleeves and a gusset under the arms. Chemises provide the