Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Whatever shall I wear?

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While I have been slowly chugging away on my sewing projects, I have admitted defeat on my Under The Redcoat project. I just don't have...
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Thursday, June 02, 2011

Bound Eyelets

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I hate doing posts without any photos, but I thought I'd mention that I've finished hand-binding the eyelets on my stays. I managed ...
Monday, May 30, 2011

18 Century Stays Progress

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I'm working on a commission (also an 18th century pair of stays...I'll post photos when I'm done), so progress on my own half-bo...
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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...