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Style in the Sky: British Airways Fashions Through the Ages
I can’t help but love aviation fashion. I was a complete sucker for “Pan Am ,” and before that, “View from the Top ,” and just about any photograph of a sharply…
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How Wide Should Your 18th Century Panniers Be?
I’ve set out on the adventure of making a Grand Pannier to wear under voluminous 18th century apparel, and the first question that came to mind is – how wide was the…
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The Many Types of 18th Century Gowns
I realized today with the 18th century gowns I have made I have only scratched the surface of how many different types there were. It’s easy to fall into the idea that…
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Regency Shoes – Delightful Flats
I’m a little in love with Regency right now, can you tell? I’ve got new duds for both myself and Mr. C to do, but we’re also prepping a new Regency shoe…
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Problem Solving with Regency Stays
Boobs are such an issue in the Regency. Seriously, they’re just in such *weird* places! Naturally, or rather unnaturally, we as costumers want to try to achieve these, um, heights, and do…
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Tim Gunn-ing the 1912 Day Dress
Every once in awhile, a “simple” project comes along and kicks my butt. Usually it’s after I’ve just successfully completed something really complicated and I’m feeling good about my sewing skills. Does…
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Starting a “Simple” 1912 Day Dress
I’ve got a case of Costume ADD! My squirrely brain has landed on this “quick and easy” 1912 daytime tea dress. I thought I would just throw it together…ha…haha…HAHAHA. I started with…
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What is Osnaburg?
I was pretty stoked recently when I found osnaburg fabric at Walmart, of all places. I bought what was left on the bolt, dreaming of all the awesome interlinings and buckram I…
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Bright Yellow Regency Gowns
…because there’s never enough yellow in my life! I have to admit that Regency isn’t my period, so when it came time to look for inspiration for something to wear to Maggie…
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Men’s Regency Inspiration
I’ve been a bag blogger, I know! It’s just that, well you know how it goes – brain fried with all kinds of in-progress projects, future projects, crazy stuff happening. My “big”…
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The Great Gibson Giveaway WINNER – Anna Olivia
And what an amazing giveaway it was! Well over 500 entries! Alas, it is time to choose a winner, and that winner is………. Anna Olivia Anna, you shared on Twitter, Pinterest, and…
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New 1930s Wearing History “Moderne” in Progress
So after making that big scary list of stuff that I need/want to make this year, of course I’ve set to work on none of it at all. I have a project…
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Upcoming 2013 Projects
I don’t quite know how this happened, but I sat down to figure out what I need to sew this year, and suddenly realized there’s…quite a lot of it!…and I keep remembering…
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Gibson Edwardian Shoes GIVEAWAY!
The Gibson Giveaway is Now CLOSED It’s time for another giveaway! This time, snag yourself a pair of Gibson Edwardian Shoes in your choice of colors: About the Prize: Up for grabs…
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Beautiful Historical Fans – Please Vote!
Hello Lovelies! Today I’d like to share with you a number of gorgeous historical fans, and ask your opinion on which you like the most… Fan #1 – The Met, early 19th…
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“Gibson” Edwardian Shoes Now on Pre-Order
Today’s the day! “Gibsons” are now on sale! February 15 – March 8, 2013, you can order your pair and receive the discounted price. We need to sell about 50 pairs of…
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18th Century Pattens for Shoes
Bata Shoe Museum – Shoes with clog English, 1710-1730 Pattens. What are pattens, besides really really cool? Pattens were ladies’ shoe accessories worn to protect one’s fancy shoes, to raise the wearer…
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Introducing “Gibson” Edwardian Shoes
Ladies, it’s that time again, time for a new historical shoe style! I’ve been waiting ages to properly introduce you to our latest lady, “Gibson.” You may have seen hints and teases,…
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23Skidoo Photo Shoot with Miss Art Deco, San Francisco
Last month we did a lovely photo shoot with Monica, Miss Art Deco, and her stylish beau Sam, at the wonderful Chateau Tivoli in San Francisco. Monica wore a smashing reproduction flapper…
