The 1948 Chawton Edition.

I recently got handed down this set of Jane Austen books - the 1948 Chawton Edition. Aren't they gorgeous?

Though, 'Northanger Abbey and The Watsons' was missing, and I really rather wanted the full set, what with Northanger Abbey being one of my favourites.

Asking around I was told about a website called AbeBooks - where you can search for new, secondhand, rare and out of print books - and found one for a total of £6! As you can imagine, I was rather happy. 

Anyway, the chapter titles have little borders and oh they're just lovely...

Peter Pan collar.

I found this tutorial on pinterest, and decided to give it a go.

Peter Pan collars are adorable, after all.

Here's how it came out!

Now, sewing cotton onto a t-shirt isn't the easiest thing in the world, and I think I needed some thicker bias binding, but I don't think it turned out too bad...even if I do say so myself.

Allow me to introduce myself.

Well, a name is often the way to start, and is indeed a good way to start, so hi, I'm Ellen.

To put it shortly...

Christian, home educated, book reader, vintage lover, film watcher, music listener, drinker of peppermint tea and hoper of future career in costume design.

This blog will basically cater for all my historical costume blogging needs. I plan to post projects, ideas, inspiration, opinions, thoughts, all that jazz.

So I suppose I shall leave you be, and go get started.