You choose one of my favorite 18th century gowns! I have a thing for stripes and that gowns is absolutely…
On Starting Small on a Big New 18th c. Project
Love the stays. I have been making my first pair of French stays and also grommeted the back, as I…
On Starting Small on a Big New 18th c. Project
I'm so torn! I do have the pet en l'air pattern that can be extended in the skirt, so I…
On Starting Small on a Big New 18th c. Project
Thank you to those of you continuing to comment on this post. You will notice that I have changed the…
On Historical Costuming vs. Historical Re-Enactment: What’s the Difference?
If it's any consolation, the nasty commenter is currently selling elastic-waisted "petticoats" in her "Antique store." And as to your…
On Historical Costuming vs. Historical Re-Enactment: What’s the Difference?
Interesting! The shoe shops here are awash with gorgeous louis heeled shoes and boots, especially Ziera, which is my fave.…
On Back From the Dead , and Some Shoe News
Go anglais retrousee dans les poches! Be a rebel! hehehe. This is adorable! It will be so much fun to…
On Starting Small on a Big New 18th c. Project
Damn 18th C stripes - they're so beguilling!! Lovely-stays-in-progress, particularly the fabric. Yay for a new 18th C project!!
On Starting Small on a Big New 18th c. Project
Well I've got my red, and I've got my white (off-white actually), but they're not together on one fabric, haha.…
On Starting Small on a Big New 18th c. Project
Those are gorgouse stays! I need to re make mine since I made them staraight from the pattern to test…
On Starting Small on a Big New 18th c. Project