The Costume Diva

The Costume Journal is dedicated to my adoration of luscious silks, bundles of historical patterns, sewing projects, and every costumed event that has ever given me an excuse to make a new outfit from a by-gone era.

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Monday, April 18, 2011

18th Century Calash Bonnet

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Today I'm going to review my Calash bonnet project from the Burnley & Trowbridge workshop. These somewhat goofy looking bonnets ser...

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

18th Century Mitts

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Next up from my weekend in Williamsburg : mitts!! I've always wanted a very pretty pair of mitts, but I could only find wool/linen mitt...

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Friday, April 08, 2011

18th Century Muffs

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Ah...muffs. What an elegant accessory! I can't imagine why they fell out of style. Especially the very clever 19th century muffs that ha...

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Wednesday, April 06, 2011

18th Century Fashion Accessories

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It's spring, which must mean it's time for another fabulous Burn ley & Trowbridge workshop! I really missed attending these wo...

Monday, September 18, 2006

Baby Blue Bonnet

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If you have been following along on my other blog , you will know that I purchased a bonnet while I was home in the US. We made a special tr...

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Wednesday, July 13, 2005

18 century accessories

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Hi all. While I wait to find a better solution to my raveling pinking for the 18th century gown, I continue to look for accessories to make ...

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Costume Diva: After seeing the Opera of Leningrad's costumes when I was 9, and a visit to the Musee de la Mode et de la Costume when I was 10, I was hooked. My sewing and historical clothing education have been through reading alone. I have a busy full-time career that has nothing to do with costuming - historical costuming is my creative outlet.

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