Living History - Kirsten Hammerstrom

Petticoat Burns

Posted on February 5, 2013 by kittycalash

You know this site, right? History Myths Debunked examines the stories about the past many like to think are true, and Death By Petticoat is one of the favorite...

Events/History/Living History/Reenacting

Women’s Work

Posted on January 22, 2013 by kittycalash

Three holes (at least; there might be four) and mending to do. The patches are cut, but I’m thinking now that a wool apron might be a good thing to have. ...

Clothing/Events/Living History

Weekend at the Farm

Posted on January 21, 2013 by kittycalash

Fourteen year old boys don’t like to get up early, but we managed to rouse the beast on Saturday, and get him dressed, with only minor hostilities. HeR...

Clothing/Historical Sew Fortnightly/Living History/making things

HSF # 1: 1813(ish) waistcoat

Posted on January 16, 2013 by kittycalash

The Challenge: #1, __13 More photos here. Fabric: Fronts, 100% wool leftover yardage from a petticoat. Back, wool broadcloth left over from remnant (is that a r...