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  • 1770s Hair Help From the Interwebs

    January 29, 2010

    The Dreamstress is seeking advice for big 1770s style hair. I haven’t done a wig in this style yet, but I did find this video tutorial not only extremely well-done, but very…

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  • Lookin’ Spiffy

    January 26, 2010

    To celebrate 99 followers, I’ve revised the layout to the blog. I’ve added another side bar, hopefully to keep relevant information from getting lost “down below,” and also to keep it more…

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  • Why We Costume, Part 2: Because We Don’t Have To.

    January 24, 2010

    When I was in college, I got into dressing up in vintage and retro clothing. I tried to “live the lifestyle” that was Rockabilly – polka dot dresses, high heeled shoes, red…

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  • Condolences

    January 22, 2010

    Our thoughts are with Leimomi of The Dreamstress, tonight, sending her *hugs* for the passing of her Nana Oakes. We love you, Leimomi!

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  • Why We Costume, Part 1: Every Dance is Your Wedding

    January 20, 2010

    Let’s take a break from our regularly scheduled costuming for a little insight, a little philosophy, a little article on why it is I believe we costume. Why DO we costume?What is…

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  • Ubersexlich…Proof of Life

    January 16, 2010

    Proof of my exploits as a hired seamster. That’s a LOT of trim, and it’s not even a quarter of it. There will, of course be more…everywhere…down the front edges, up the…

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  • Trim-Laden Teaser

    January 9, 2010

    Oh Duchess, you’re SUCH a tease! The collar of James’ frock coat, trimmed out,ready to be stitched to the body of the coat. Whee!

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  • The Dark Side of Costuming…

    January 2, 2010

    Girl, what the heck have you been doing!? We want updates already! I’ve been doing the most mundane, neck-aching, back-breaking, horrific-yet-necessary part of the costuming job: cutting. This doesn’t seem like such…

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