1860s Mourning photoshoot

I want to share more photos of my 1860s Mourning dress from this post:
http://nataliassewing.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-historical-sew-monthly-2015-4-1860s.html

Photos by Natalia Kryzhevich: https://vk.com/clubnatalkaoris
Place: Reitans' manor house and chapel-tomb (Belarus)

 

1950s spirit: Two-sided reversible coat

I want to share this two-sided reversible coat which I made in March and which was inspired by 1950s fashion and Dior look.

 

The Historical Sew Monthly 2015 #5: Divided riding skirt/ Cross-saddle riding skirt with apron front

Here is my challenge for May.

What the item is (and what practical things you can do in it): Divided riding skirt/ Cross-saddle riding skirt with apron front

 

Lovely Irina in her skirt