Dixie DIY

"Modern girl sews history"

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. ]

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My Teenage Wedding

2012

All the President's Men: The Conspiracy Against Trump

All the President's Men: The Conspiracy Against Trump

2024

Magische Ostern

2006

Aus dem Rahmen

2011

Into the Gobi Desert with Nick Knowles

Into the Gobi Desert with Nick Knowles

2024

Aufgetischt

2008

Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders

Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders

2017

The Lost Tapes

The Lost Tapes

2016

Polscy szpiedzy asy polskiego wywiadu

Polscy szpiedzy asy polskiego wywiadu

2017

Mystères d'archives

Mystères d'archives

2009

I Wouldn’t Go In There

I Wouldn’t Go In There

2013

Incredible Medicine: Dr Weston's Casebook

Incredible Medicine: Dr Weston's Casebook

2017

Imágenes perdidas

1991

Armin van Buuren is Mr. Perfect

Armin van Buuren is Mr. Perfect

2017

Galileo

Galileo

1998

Já, Kajínek

Já, Kajínek

2017

Polar Bear Town

Polar Bear Town

2015

Wild North

Wild North

2015

Un homme à la mer

Un homme à la mer

2017

AACTA Awards

AACTA Awards

1976