It’s time for another awesome giveaway for a pair of American Duchess shoes – this time it’s our “Nankeen” Regency Half-Boots -OR- Store Credit equivalent! Most of you are familiar with you…
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Introducing and Celebrating Nankeen Regency Boots
Today is the day for our latest historical shoe – “Nankeen” Regency Boots! Nankeen boots were an early 19th century fabric walking boots with adjustable lacing closure. Just like boots of old,…
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Re-Fit ALL the Things!
The Met, 1774-93 – Evidence of a gown let out to accommodate wide shoulders. As you all know, in our sewing journeys, no matter the years that have passed, things change. Our…
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Elizabethan Costume Modeling at Nevada Museum of Art
This past weekend I modeled again for the painting class at the Nevada Museum of Art. It’s quite an enjoyable experience, even though sitting still for 3 hours is difficult. I enjoy…
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Behind the Scenes at the Antoinette/Highbury Photoshoot
Last week Chris and I worked on a new shoot for Antoinettes and Highbury. We wanted to create a ladies’ boudoir space, similar to the interiors in these paintings: Francois Boucher, La…
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
…here’s a pink dress… LACMA, 1830 It’s a dress I’m madly in love with. It’s the kind of painful sort of love that makes me want to attempt to make this, but…
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LACMA Sacque – Done! And I Love It!
Sometimes it’s really does pay off to just press through the rough patches and finish a costume, even if you hate every stitch along the way. I’m glad I finished this one.…
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Please Vote for the New February Shoe…
It’s that time again, dears! What shall be the next offering from AD? Up for consideration are: The new Georgiana Georgiana (est. $120 – $140 retail) Made of improved fabric, on Kensington’s…
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LACMA Sacque – The Home Stretch (Maybe?)
I have been working on this gown on-and-off for, gosh, a year? I’m ready for it to be done, but not willing to put in the effort to get it there, lol.…
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18th Century Riding Habit Waistcoats for Women
Lately I’ve been working on a waistcoat to go under my Snowshill riding habit. I really love the look of this menswear inspired style, but before jumping in, I needed to take…
