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  • An 1880s Wool Ensemble – Beginnings

    December 28, 2015

    Last week I shared with you the beautiful “Russian Seasons” coat from Armstreet.com, paired with an 1880s wool skirt I threw together for the occasion. The skirt was made from my favorite…

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  • How to Use a Victorian Button Hook – Video!

    December 24, 2015

    Those of you who costume for mid-Victorian through Great War will be familiar with side-buttoning boots. They’re iconic and beautiful, but can be a little tricky to get closed if you don’t…

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  • An Early 1880s “Anna Karenina” Winter Outfit via Armstreet.com

    December 21, 2015

    I have a slightly inexplicable love of Slavicn-inspired Victorian and Edwardian clothing. The cold weather rolls around and I just feel compelled to make something with a lot of braidwork or trim,…

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  • Spotlight on Tango Boots – Video!

    December 18, 2015

    I made a video! I know that doesn’t seem like a big deal in today’s hugely visual world, but I worked *all day* on this and I’m proud of it, even if…

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  • American Duchess Historical Stocking Stuffers

    December 16, 2015

    Christmas draws nigh (squee!), and you may be thinking of some last minute gift ideas….or seeding certain folks with last minute gift ideas for *you*. I have a number of small items…

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  • The Historical Costumer’s Holiday Book List

    December 14, 2015

    I don’t know about you, but about 90% of what’s on my Christmas list this year is books on historical costuming. We in the community are lucky to have so many excellent…

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  • Giveaway! $100 Gift Certificate to Dames a la Mode

    December 10, 2015

    Taylor Shelby, proprietrix of Dames a la Mode, in 18th century dress, modeling her gorgeous colette necklace and pearl drop earrings It’s Giveaway time! The fabulous Taylor of Dames a la Mode…

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  • My 1930s Christmas Gown – Done!

    December 7, 2015

    Gosh, I wasn’t expecting to be done with so much time to spare. I forget that vintage sewing takes so much less time than historical sewing, even with working out the pattern…

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  • 1930s Velvet Christmas Gown Progress

    December 3, 2015

    There was never a better time to start something than so close to a deadline, but with just a couple days of hard graft, I’m surprised and relieved that the gown is…

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