1920s Flashy Dancing Shoes
Shiny shiny was big in the 1920s. Legs and shoes were on display more than ever, with flashy footwear being all the rage for an evening of v...
Shuffle ‘n Swing – A Lindy Hop Game
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PRE-ORDER Exclusive #3 - "Cicero" 1920s Pumps
These days we modernes can be pretty reserved with our shoes, but back in the 1920s, the flashier the better. Legs were on show and dan...
Larkin & Smith 1770s English Gown Progress
Last night I finally got back to work on the 1770s English gown. I'd only pleated the back and stitched one side down, before, but here&...
Friday Video: Costumers vs. CARS!
...We've all been here... ...can you relate? This video was SO much fun to shoot with the ladies of the Great Basin Costume Soc...
English Gowns of the 18th Century
I've had my sewing confidence rattled lately by the utter failure of my Robe a la Turque, so I'm sorely in need of some hand-hol...
Early Victorian Slippers (to Get Excited About)
Women's slippers, c. 1850 - LACMA Today's post is all about slippers worn c. 1820s - 1850s (so a little pre-Victorian). Surpri...
Cycle 3 Exclusive - Vote for Colors!
We've gotten a bit bogged down with the various holidays worldwide, but we're gearing up for production to start again, so it's ...
The Call of the Vintage Sweaters
I want to knit. I never....*ever*... thought I would say that, but it's true. This came about mostly from receiving my Wearing Histo...
