Last night was class #3 of Costume Painting at the Nevada Museum of Art. Carolyn modeled for us, in her Victorian skivvies. I’m not totally happy with this painting, except the face.…
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V117: Book Review: “Couture Sewing Techniques” by Claire B. Schaeffer
Couture Sewing Techniques Claire B. Shaeffer (c) 2011 by Claire B. Shaeffer ISBN 978-1-60085-335-7 A great many of us are self-taught seamstresses. We come equipped with a suite of sewing techniques taught…
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V116: Finally, My Almost-Complete Titanic Ball Gown
Okay, so it’s *still* not done, despite the event coming up on Saturday, but hey … it’s a costumer’s life, right? At any rate, it is “very almost” done. Both sleeves are…
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V115: Update on “Astoria” Edwardian Shoes
You have all been waiting ever so patiently for the replacement shipment of Astorias to be manufactured and shipped, and for that I am eternally grateful. Now I have an update for…
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V114: Incredible 18th Century Jackets from the Imatex Online Collection
I have to give mad thanks to Emily over at My Vintage Visions, who showed me the secret of searching the Imatex costume collection, a wonderful resource with gigantic photos in which…
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V113: Photos from The Steampunk Expo, Reno
Yesterday the local Reno Steampunk club, High Desert Steam, held its first annual “Biggest Little Steampunk Expo.” The idea was to kick off a Summer season of Steampunk events – movie nights,…
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V112: Steampunk Expo Yay!
Okay, I’m SO tired, but we had the most amazing 1st annual Steampunk Expo here in Reno. It was a huge success! Now time for a nap …. more photos tomorrow. Photo…
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V111: Costume Painting, Week 2, at Nevada Museum of Art
Last night was the second session of the costume painting open studio at the Nevada Museum of Art. Our model was Jeff, wearing a “Burning Man/Steampunk/Mardi Gras/Carnie/Jester” outfit. It was colorful, and…
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V110: Pink Jackets of the 18th Century
…I want one. I want it to be patterned taffeta-silky-something. WANT. Inspo…. Okay, I know it’s a polonaise, but let’s just say it counts 🙂 ; 1775, Killerton, Devon, Nat’l Trust 1784…
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V109: Do You Know the Button Trick?
Don’t you just hate decorative shank buttons that are all dangly and wobbly? Wouldn’t it be so much better if they were nice and flat and secure on your garment? Well here’s…
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V108: “Downton Sixby,” on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
A little while ago I got a call from the costume designer at Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, asking if there was any chance they could get ahold of a pair of…
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V107: Where Are Your Pompadour Shoes, 1680-1740?
Pompadour (1680-1740) shoes in black brocade with leather-covered, custom Louis heel, and satin ribbon tie Hi Ladies! I haven’t died, promise. I’m still working on new historical shoes for you, but we…
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V106: Titanic Memorial Tea, Reno
Yesterday, like so many of you, us ladies and gents up here in Reno held our Titanic Memorial Tea at The Isles Tea Shoppe. After many pots of tea, a parade of…
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V105: April 14, 1912
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V104: Costume Painting at Nevada Museum of Art, Class 1
Last night was my first class of the costume painting open studio at the Nevada Museum of Art. I have modeled for previous sessions, and it just looked like so much fun,…
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V103: Plans for 1930s Sailor Pants
I’m on a navy blue kick recently. I’ve had one of those “I MUST MAKE THIS” moments, for a pair of wide-legged, high-waisted sailor trousers, to wear on the cruise coming up…
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V102: A Quick-n-Dirty Regency Spencer
The other day I thought I’d pop down to the thrift store and find a little blazer to cut up and make into a functional, although not historically accurate, Spencer jacket. I…
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V101: How to Make Miniature Portraits
Awhile ago I posted about lovely little 18th century miniature portraits, and what a nice addition to one’s costume they can be. Well here’s how to make them! What You’ll Need: Clear…
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V100: Vintage Girl Scouts – Another 1912/2012 Centennial
Did you know that 2012 is the 100-year centennial not just for the sinking of the Titanic, but the founding of the Girl Scouts? My own Girl Scout adventures aren’t really interesting…
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V99: Happy Easter
Happy Easter Day, everyone. Here’s a creepy vintage Easter image… Now don’t you just feel like dressing in a giant egg suit?
