My 2020 Costuming Year in Review
This has indeed been a weird, challenging, rough year. I think I've left my house, like, 20 times max for 10 months. During this time I ...
Shuffle ‘n Swing – A Lindy Hop Game
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Old Projects I, Uh, Forgot to Post About
With all the updates to Ye Olde Blogge, I was going back and checking the "Projects" page when I found several costumes I finishe...
Lessons of the Volante - So Far
Du....Du Hast...Du Hast Mich... There's something about pleat-to-fit garments that both attract me and drive me bonkers. I think it'...
Pattern Notes & Adjustments for Simplicity S8941
As promised, here is my really big post of pattern notes and adjustments for Simplicity S8941 1790s to Regency Round Gown and Open Robe patt...
1833 Plaid Silk Gown + All the Accessories - Done!
I can't believe I never shared *finished* photos of the 1833 plaid day dress with all the accessories. I went through the whole making ...
The Medieval Gambeson as Winter Historybounding Jacket
We all *love* historybounding - wearing historical garments in modern contexts, mixed with modern dress or styling in some way great or smal...
The Pincurl Diary - How to Do 1930-50s Hair for a Whole Week
How remiss am I in never posting this video I made earlier in the year. This is a tutorial of sorts for how to set wet-set one's hair an...
2020 Holiday Shipping Dates
Important announcement! Here are the shipping deadlines for this holiday season - USPS: We recommend getting your orders in a few days bef...
How to Fix Funky Points on 18th Century Stays
See those points on the front edges of the stays, at the bust? If you've got a pair of 18th century stays that lace at the center fron...
Our Silver Bells Sale is OPEN
Here comes the sale announcement for our Black Friday-to-Cyber Monday annual sale. Here's what we have for you this year... COUPONS! We...
