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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Supercar Megabuild

Supercar Megabuild

2016

Sunderland 'Til I Die

Sunderland 'Til I Die

2018

History Things

History Things

2018

1066: A Year to Conquer England

1066: A Year to Conquer England

2017

Mega Shippers

Mega Shippers

2016

Casey Anthony: Her Friends Speak

Casey Anthony: Her Friends Speak

2018

BBS: The Documentary

BBS: The Documentary

2005

To Remember

To Remember

1993

Amanda to the Rescue

Amanda to the Rescue

2018

A Year in the Wild

A Year in the Wild

2012

Long Road to Monterey

Long Road to Monterey

2018

Rise of the Clans

Rise of the Clans

2018

Michael Portillo's Long Weekends

Michael Portillo's Long Weekends

2024

sixx doku

2012

Skilegenden

2018

走出茶马古道

走出茶马古道

2023

TV생물도감

TV생물도감

2023

Encounter Culture

Encounter Culture

2019

SMS aus der Urzeit

2007

The Real Line of Duty

The Real Line of Duty

2024