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.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Late 18th Century Stays

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So, like much of my costume wardrobe, my 18th century stays aren't fitting so well these days, so I decided to make a new pair. I'v...
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Saturday, May 21, 2011

Civil War Cage Crinoline

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While I already own a hoopskirt , it's made as a petticoat with sewn-in channels. It's very similar to this cage crinoline at the M...
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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Completed Civil War Corset

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Here's a finished shot of me in my new Civil War corset. It'll do the job so I can move forward with my Gettysburg dress, but it...
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

18th Century Wigs

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Wigs (or 18th century hair, if you're blessed with hair long enough) has always fascinated me. I remember reading about La Belle Poule (...
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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, February 28, 2011

2011 Oscar Fashion Roundup

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Oscar 2011 will be remembered as the red, white, and nude year. Here are the reds: Let's start with my pick for this year's Best Dre...
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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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