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A Trip to England and Wales
Lauren here…. ….here in Reno, and not in the UK where I have been and would like to still be. 😉 For the first time in years (and for the first time…
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A Very Vintage Trip to the UK
Hi! I’m Lauren – remember me? I’ve been away for awhile on a much-needed vacation to the UK. Hooray! Vacay! It was a wonderful, restful and also stimulating trip. We did many…
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Oh Snap – A 1920s Photo Shoot
Back in April we did a photo shoot for the new “Deco Darlings” designs, showcasing two of our lovely 1920s and 30s shoes – Evelyn and Lillian. Because the Deco Darlings work…
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EXCLUSIVE! “Louis” Velveteen & Embroidered Baroque Shoes
OK, I know, it’s taken us half a year to get the new Exclusives going, but now that we’re here…. Meet “Louis,” the new velveteen, leather, and silver embroidered shoes now available…
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Pieces of Me – Remaking an 18th Century Gown
Sacque gown, partially deconstructed, 1765-69 – National Trust NT 1350856 It’s commonly known that 18th century dress textiles were made and remade and remade again. A great many extant gowns in museum…
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Jane Austen Goes to Ikea – Slow Progress
Slow progress on this 1790s gown, but it’ll {eventually} come together in time for JA Fest in July. Jane Austen Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, is 10 weeks away and I got nothin’.…
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Simplicity 8411 – A New 18th Century Pattern!
Howdy! After many moons we finally get to announce the release of our new collaboration with Simplicity Patterns – Simplicity 8411. Now right off the bat many of you will be rolling…
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Oh Snap – A 1930s Photoshoot
A couple weeks ago we had the opportunity to shoot with a stunning woman, Rachel, who transformed from a hip, modern gal into a statuesque Joan Crawford movie star. Love these shoes.…
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Simplicity 8248 1930s Dress – Results and Review
Simplicity 8248 – 1930s Dress – made in rayon-like cotton. Ever since Simplicity released two new 1930s patterns last Fall I have been just dying to make one up. The timing seemed…
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Guts – Inspecting the Insides of 18th Century Garments
Vintage Textile, c. 1780s (click through for more). This is the waist edge at the center back of the bodice. Lauren here > Historical costuming is a journey. It starts with an…
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Butterick Pattern Catalog, 1937 – A Few Faves
Butterick, 1937 Some time ago I went on a bit of a bender looking for original sewing pattern counter books. One of the counter books I had the good fortune to snag…
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Help a Georgian Gal Out – Please Vote for Us!
Dear Ladies and Gents of Centuries Past, It’s the last few days of the Fedex Small Business Grant contest, and we need your help. The finalist are decided upon a popular vote,…
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A Winter’s Sale
It’s that time, my dears! Welcome to the Holiday shopping season. We can’t ignore it (nor do we wish to), but we want this to be a joyous time for you rather…
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Finding Inspiration in the 1790s with Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun
Self Portrait by Vigee-Lebrun, 1791 Those of you who have been following for awhile will know I’m not a huge fan of, well, anything with an empire waist. I just can’t seem…
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What I Wore to the Election, November 1920
Day dress, c. 1920/1921. Silk with embroidery, paneled skirt, belt, and cotton underbodice. In case you hadn’t noticed….. Today is election day. And for the first time, a woman is a real…
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How to Start Wearing Vintage/Retro Every Day
Lauren here — As historic costumers, we all obviously love clothing, but many of us feel the divide between “costume” and “clothing.” Most historic costumers do not wear historic pieces every day,…
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Behind the Scenes at Simplicity Creative Group, NYC
Lauren reporting – We’re back! Last week Abby and I traveled to The East Coast to attend Rufflecon and spend a few days in New York City afterwards. While we were sipping…
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Spotlight: New “Londoner” Edwardian Oxfords
Lauren here – This month we’re celebrating the new Fall/Winter styles we’ve opened for pre-order all at once. Each week we’re taking a closer look at each style, the inspiration and research…
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New York, New York!
Today we are in New York City! Squeeeeeeeee! Although Abby has been here three times, Lauren has never been, so it’s quite the experience. We’re not at loose ends, though. Our three…
