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  • Ladies’ Elizabethan Separates Explored

    April 26, 2014

    Last time, I was musing over trim styles on doublets, but towards the end of that post I realized that perhaps the design I had in mind was a “fair-ism,” something that…

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  • Elizabethan Doublet Trimming Ideas

    April 24, 2014

    Diane d’Andouins by Etienne Dumonstier Earlier this year, when I was feverishly sewing for Colonial Williamsburg, I put together a quick test bodice in some russet velveteen. It was just to test…

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  • Spring Fever: Floral Shoes!

    April 23, 2014

    Okay, so maybe it blew a gale and was a bit nippy today, but on the whole it’s been quite lovely here in Nevada, which has put me in mind of gardening.…

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  • My Annual Sewing Rut

    April 19, 2014

    Once again, I have absolutely no motivation to make a single stitch of anything lately. I’ve learned that this is quite normal, and that if I force the issue I’ll regret it.…

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  • Please Vote: Newport Historical Society “Signature Shoe” Development Poll

    April 16, 2014

    I’m excited to announce that American Duchess and the Newport Historical Society are teaming up to re-create one of the gorgeous Edwardian shoes in their collection, a splendid satin and metallic brocade…

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  • A Few Snaps from Our 3rd Annual Titanic Tea

    April 15, 2014

    Last weekend was our local costuming club’s first event of the year – our 3rd Annual Titanic Memorial Tea – and what a nice kick-off to “the season” it was. Due to…

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  • American Duchess “Spring Cleaning” Sale

    April 12, 2014

    It’s time for a bit of a clear out, my dears. How about a sale? Gibsons in ivory, butterscotch, and black: http://www.american-duchess.com/shoes-1920s-1930s 23Skidoos in brown/white or white/white paintable spectators: http://www.american-duchess.com/shoes-1920s-1930s Black Pompadours: http://www.american-duchess.com/shoes-18th-century/pompadour-french-court-shoe-black Imperfects –…

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  • Celebrating Renoir – The Artist

    April 11, 2014

    In the Garden, 1885 I haven’t been doing much (any) sewing since I got back from Williamsburg, so I don’t have much (any) to show in that department. Instead I’d like to…

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  • Renoir & Tissot Pre-Order Now Open

    April 7, 2014

    Right, ladies, today’s the day. At long last, “Renoir” button boots and “Tissot” Victorian pumps are available to order at AmericanDuchess.com. The pre-order will run until April 27th. Delivery is around the…

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  • Coming Monday: “Renoir” and “Tissot” Civil War Boots and Slippers

    April 5, 2014

    It’s been forever and a day that we’ve been working on these two mid-19th century shoes, but finally I have “Renoir” button boots, and “Tissot” slippers for you! Both styles are accurate…

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  • Interview with Cathy Hay of Your Wardrobe Unlock’d, Foundations Revealed, and The Peacock Dress

    April 1, 2014

    Today’s interview is with another fabulous – and famous – historical costumers, Cathy Hay. Cathy is well-known for her amazing projects, such as the Peacock Dress, and also being the savvy business…

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