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  • LACMA Sacque-ma: Beginning the Robe

    October 28, 2013

    I’ve finally started in earnest on the LACMA Sacque-ma. For a reminder, because it’s been too long since I posted about this, here’s the original dress: LACMA, 1765 I don’t have any…

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  • Romantic Era Gowns – c. 1820s-1830s

    October 26, 2013

    I have a bit of an itch to make something late 1820s, 1830s.  Crazy, I know.  Crazy GIGOT SLEEVES! Crazy! But…but…some are quite pretty. And it’s a most unloved era.  I feel…

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  • Costume Clear-Out on Etsy

    October 25, 2013

    Right, here we go.  I’ve spent today photographing and listing a bunch of my old creations on Etsy.  Here they are.  Click the photo to go to the listing.  First come, first…

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  • Turning Over A New (Silk) Leaf

    October 24, 2013

    This 17th c. gown is one I’d like to re-make, in silk satin, so I’m going to sell this version on Every once in awhile there comes a time when just about…

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  • Green Gowns of the 18th Century

    October 17, 2013

    I have a house full of people here for The Wedding, so forgive me for being quite absent. It’s all a bit mad here! So in honor of the Historical Sew Fortnightly…

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  • The Angel Wing Bum, 1785

    October 15, 2013

    Save for one tiny bit of stomacher fabric, my wedding gown is DONE! *happy dance* Last week, when sorting out hems and skirt volumes, I decided I needed a new bum.  The…

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  • Astoria! Astoria!

    October 14, 2013

    Somewhere along the way a rumor developed that “Astoria,” our most popular shoe, like, ever, was being discontinued. Well I’m happy to report that discontinued Astorias are NOT! It’s taken some time…

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  • Important Announcement from American Duchess Historical Footwear

    October 11, 2013

    Okay, lads and ladies, it’s time for me to put my business hat on and make a very important announcement. On Monday, October 14th, the prices on some of our shoes will…

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  • My October Wedding Inspiration

    October 9, 2013

    Via In ten days is my wedding.  The dress is nearing completion.  The florist, the caterer, the photographers, the decor, all of that is lined up.  The leaves are turning, the mountain…

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  • Weddingote: The Home Stretch

    October 3, 2013

    I’m happy to report that my wedding gown is nearing completion.  It’s to the point now where I shall tease you with detail shots and save the full “reveal” for later. The…

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  • Trendy Takes on 3 Classic Halloween Costumes

    October 2, 2013

    It’s October, which means it’s Halloweenapalooza time!  To kick off the month, I thought it would be fun to put together three classic Halloween costumes, but in a modern way, yet using…

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