Just curious, but has the correction made it into the book?
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Hi Janet and Lydia, If you refer to page 8 in the book ('Fitting your mock-up'), you will see that…
On CORRECTION – 1780s Cap Pattern – American Duchess Guide
As a repair and alteration seamstress working on customer-owned garments, I hate to see you use such fat and rough…
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Hi Lauren, which wig do you recommend for still hair tutorial?
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Which stays/corsets are appropriate for the gowns represented in your book? Specifically, which was common for use with the Italian…
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Really enjoying your wonderful book. I am making a costume for my doll. I made the doll in the summer…
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Your chemise and fichu (if tucked under the stays) can do a lot to keep the ladies under control. As…
On How to Lengthen/Shorten 18th Century Stays
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