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  • Community Pride: Historical Sewing Online

    August 30, 2013

    Costume bloggers at Costume College 2012 I just want to take this moment to say how proud I am of the online historical sewing community. This is a truly amazing group of…

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  • Introducing New “Cavendish” 18th Century Shoe Buckles

    August 28, 2013

    I have a new shiny thing to share with you!  I’ve been working on a new style of buckle for a bit, fashioned after an original pair I found on eBay quite…

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  • Weddingote: Starting and Progress

    August 27, 2013

    Pad stitching on the lapels. After finding all the little flaws and tweaks in my test garment, I decided to not finish it (primarily because of the alarmingly short waist), but to…

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  • Tavistock Button Boots: Re-Pre-Order!

    August 26, 2013

    Hi Ladies! I’ve gone and ordered another run of Tavistock button boots in black leather, and would like to give you the opportunity to reserve your pair between now and when the…

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  • 2013 Costume College, Pt. 3 – The Gala

    August 23, 2013

    Merja’s Baroque gown OMG.  This wasn’t her Gala dress, but I needed to include a photo of it anyway. Ready for the last set of pics from Costume College?  Well, I took…

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  • 1930s Oxfords: Your Vote, Please!

    August 21, 2013

    Ladies, I have so many exciting new shoes to share with you, but first I need your opinions. I had “Claremont,” our 1930s reproduction oxfords, sampled in both black suede and brown.…

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  • Weddingote: Draping and Testing

    August 20, 2013

    Now that Costume College has come and gone, it’s time to focus seriously on my wedding gown, which is to be worn in two months time.  I’m going to share my progress…

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  • The Lake Tahoe Gatsby Picnic, 2013

    August 19, 2013

    Liza You already espied a few photos from last weekend’s Gatsby picnic at Lake Tahoe, but here are a few more just for jollies… A picnic set up with a fair few…

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  • Guest Post: Debbie of Vintage Dancer, on Her 1920s Reproduction House Dress

    August 16, 2013

    1922 Nationals Catalog of House Dresses So much attention is given to 1920s evening dresses that reproduction afternoon, day and even house dresses are almost completely unheard of. A year ago if…

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  • 2013 Costume College, Pt. 2 – Festive Attyre “Curtain Along” Meet Up

    August 14, 2013

    Waverly Curtain dresses in chronological order from left to right. Ready for more photos from Costume College? I have tons, so here goes! Saturday, during the day, was the “Curtain Along” meetup…

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  • Pride and Prejudice: Volume 1 – Chapter 8

    August 12, 2013

    “She has nothing, in short, to recommend her, but being an excellent walker.  I shall never forget her appearance this morning.  She really looked almost wild.” “She did indeed, Louisa.  I could…

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  • Introducing “Hartfield” Regency Walking Boots – Pre-Order Open!

    August 9, 2013

    Ladies, I’m so happy to finally be able to offer up the new Regency walking boots, “Hartfield,” for your consideration.  Of all the shoes we’ve done, I feel these are the most…

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  • 2013 Costume College, Pt. 1

    August 8, 2013

    I’m back! I’m alive! Costume College was splendid this year.  I had SO much fun, met and chatted with so many cool people, and took so…SO…many photos.  I’m breaking this up into…

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