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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Twisted Love

Twisted Love

2020

Dates That Made History

Dates That Made History

2018

The Joy

The Joy

2015

Elefanten hautnah

Elefanten hautnah

2018

Bad Obsession Motorsport - Project Binky

Bad Obsession Motorsport - Project Binky

2013

The Wonderful World of Baby Animals

The Wonderful World of Baby Animals

2019

On the Road (Sr. 2)

On the Road (Sr. 2)

2007

Coffee Confidential

Coffee Confidential

2009

Wishful Living

Wishful Living

2019

Craig Ferguson Presents: Hobo Fabulous

Craig Ferguson Presents: Hobo Fabulous

2019

Solo World

Solo World

2020

Among the Stars

Among the Stars

2021

A Killing in Tiger Bay

A Killing in Tiger Bay

2021

Wonders of Scotland with David Hayman

Wonders of Scotland with David Hayman

2021

Coastal Path

Coastal Path

2016

Bin Laden: The Road to 9/11

Bin Laden: The Road to 9/11

2021

How to build a MotorCar

How to build a MotorCar

2019

Britain's Lost Masterpieces

Britain's Lost Masterpieces

2016

Les soldats du feu

2020

Botswana

Botswana

2017