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  • The Versatile 18th Century Market Hat

    June 5, 2015

    On my trip to Colonial Williamsburg this week, I decided to be bold and attempt to underpack. The idea of wearing a different or new dress every day is a modern one,…

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  • The Midnight Chemise a la Reine – Done!

    June 1, 2015

    Well that was quick. This gown definitely holds the title of quickest full dress project I’ve ever completed. And I’m *so glad* I undertook it! To recap, the gown is one huge…

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  • The Midnight Chemise a la Reine

    May 27, 2015

    As happens with all big costume events or trips, it gets to be about a week out and I decide I *NEED* such-and-such new gown, and that surely it will be quick…

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  • 18th Century BigAss Caps

    May 22, 2015

    …one final push for Williamsburg! With The Creature wrapping up (and boy does that feel good!), I have just enough time and plenty of organza left to make a BigAss Cap. And…

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  • Progress on Le Polonaise AKA The Creature

    May 20, 2015

    Trimming the bodice – the left side was done with the roll hem foot and it really “ate” the fabric – the right with a different method. I will need to remove…

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  • A Basic 1920s Frock

    May 18, 2015

    “Frock” is exactly what I should call this dress, even though I don’t really like the word. I found this -frock- on Etsy for an excellent price, and was so pleased to…

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  • “Kensington” 18th Century Shoes in Red are Back!

    May 13, 2015

    And it’s about time! It’s been several years since we’ve had red Kensingtons available in the shop, but they’re finally on their way now, and you can pre-order them to reserve your…

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  • “Is This The Real Life? Is This Just Fantasy?” – The Myth of Perfection

    May 11, 2015

    This past Saturday, Lauren M. of Wearing History posted a fantastic, soul-bearing article on Social Media and the Myth of Perfection. She urged us all to consider the real lives behind the…

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  • 17th Century Inspiration Strikes Again!

    May 7, 2015

    I have only made one 17th century gown and I loved it. It was polyester satin and featured spray-painted lace, but I adored that gown. Somebody else is adoring it now, and…

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  • 1770s Polonaise – Progress, but Slowly!

    April 28, 2015

    1770s Polonaise – the skirts are drawn up with cords, to create the three partition effect the gown is named for Work on this crazy froofy dress comes in spurts, but now…

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  • Review: Heirloom Haircare 18th Century Rouge

    April 22, 2015

    I’ve wanted to share this epic 18th century rouge with you for ages, but I haven’t played Georgian dress-up in such a long time!  However, last week’s photo shoot presented the perfect…

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  • The 1785 Pierrot Jacket – Finished!

    April 20, 2015

    Last week I wore my new 1785 Pierrot jacket in our most recent photo shoot for Dunmore 18th century shoes. I’m proud of this outfit for several reasons, not least of all…

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  • Shoes of the Revolution – More About “Dunmore” 1770s Shoes

    April 16, 2015

    As most of you know, yesterday we opened for pre-order our latest 18th century shoes, “Dunmore,” named for Lady Dunmore, and developed with and for Colonial Williamsburg. “Dunmore” has been a year…

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  • Spring Cleaning Sale & “Dunmore” Pre-Order Now Open!

    April 15, 2015

    Today’s the day, ladies! It’s time to make space for all the great new stuff coming, so we’ve put all kinds of things on sale in our annual… Spring Cleaning Sale! Antoinette…

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  • Early 1920s Tabard Gown – a Wonderful Gift!

    April 14, 2015

    Last week I received a surprise in the mail from The Lady of Portland House. I couldn’t believe what I pulled out of the box – an utterly stunning cut velvet-and-chiffon early…

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  • 1770s Powerpuff Polonaise Progress

    April 10, 2015

    I’ve been working little by little on the pink polonaise I started last weekend. It’s been incredibly tricky to figure out, but it appears to be working. I re-fit the side pleats…

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  • 1930s Pink Easter Dress and Vintage Underpinnings

    April 6, 2015

    I love a holiday, a great excuse to wear something frothy, frilly, and vintage. I’ve been rather lazy the past several holidays, though, not wanting to shimmy into the underpinnings required to…

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  • New Project: 1770s Powerpuff Polonaise

    April 1, 2015

    I have terrible Costume A-D-D right now. I want to make ALL the 18th century things! It’s good to be inspired, though! I have a trip to Colonial Williamsburg coming up in…

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  • The One-Weekend 1940s Rayon Blouse

    March 30, 2015

    This past weekend I felt the need to stitch together something quick, easy, and very useful, using my favorite vintage fabric, rayon. Luckily, my local Mill End fabric store has a good…

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  • 1780 Robe Retroussee – My Tribute to Avi

    March 26, 2015

    I have always been in love with this 1780s French gown from the Met, one for being a gorgeous gown, but because of the way the photograph was styled with the little…

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