Dixie DIY
Documenting the making of my historical costumes. New videos monthly!
I'm Dixie (yes, that's my real name) and I've been sewing clothes for over half my life and costumes for almost a decade. On this channel, I share my costuming journey - learning new techniques, challenging my skills, and chatting about life lessons learned at the point of a sewing needle. I focus mainly on Western European fashion from the 18th century onwards with some dabbling in medieval costumes and cosplay. My videos are casual accounts of my experiences, not necessarily tutorials but you may learn something new if you follow along. If you are a fellow costumer, looking to get into the hobby, or just like watching other people make stuff, welcome!
[ History has often been filled with tragedy and injustice, historical costuming doesn't have to be. This is a BIPOC/LGBTQ+/plus-size/disability/et al-friendly channel. ]
Why I didn't make much in 2023 | Recap and Goals for 2024
Starting my biggest costume project EVER | Robe a la Francaise gown pt 1
How I research my historical costumes without losing my mind
I made 1970s "mommy & me" dresses from vintage patterns for fall
Рисование пары боковых обручей (панье) XVIII века || Костюм в стиле «халат по-французски», часть 1
Мы купили ДОМ! Реновация нашего коттеджа 1940-х годов, часть 1
WWI-era Fashion Recreation + CHANNEL ANNOUNCEMENT
DIY hat and walking stick for my 1780s costume
Did I sew my stash?? Costuming Year in Review + GOALS for 2023
Topping off My Little Women Costume | Becoming the Marches Collaboration
Making my Little Women Costume || Becoming the Marches Collaboration
How I learned to stop worrying and love WIGS || Historical Wig Styling
Sewing Room Tour | Minimalist, functional, closed storage
I copied this gown from the Met Museum | Making a 1790s Open Robe
Absolute Frivolity: making a Victorian Sewing Apron & Embroidered Regency Reticule
Regency Gown Glow Up | Refashioning old historical costumes + finishing UFOs
Sewing a matching Caraco+Petticoat from an Ikea duvet | Scroop Amalia Jacket
My Entire Historical Corset Collection
Best Historical Corset Patterns for Beginners
I recreated this Regency dress from a museum
2021 Costuming Recap + Sewing Goals for 2022 | Silk fabric haul!!
Making an Early Victorian, transitional-style Bonnet || Finishing my late 1830s costume
Making a one-hour dress but it took me a week | Refashioning a failed Regency-era gown
I made the weirdest 18th century hat
I have way too much (vintage) lace. What can I sew with it?
More (Advanced) Bust Adjustments for Historical Patterns | FBAs for Regency-1920s
Мне пришлось всё бросить и сшить это платье | Романтическое дневное платье эпохи романтизма
Answering 21 QUESTIONS while wearing 21 COSTUMES (not all at once)
Making an Early Victorian Corset + corset evolution over time
Refashioning old costumes + advice for beginner costumers | Failed Regency Dress to 1780 Accessories