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  • My Historical Coral Jewelry Set by K.Walters at the Sign of the Gray Horse

    February 4, 2016

    Coral bead jewelry set by K.Walters at the Sign of the Gray Horse – coral earrings, necklace, ring, and bracelets made from Swarovski coral beads I’ve never been much of a jewelry…

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  • 1880s Wool Ensemble – The Bodice and Finished Outfit

    February 2, 2016

    1885 Wool and Velveteen Day Dress In the last post about this outfit, I talked about apportioning rulers and how I made the overskirt/apron for this outfit. I promised you I’d follow…

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  • A Really Really Big Shoe Sale – No Really!

    January 29, 2016

    Click the image to go to the SALE! I have a gift for you all. It’s the gift of shoes. We’re having a really….REALLY big sale. Like a huge sale. An enormous…

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  • 1880s Wool Ensemble – Apportioning Ruler Adventures

    January 25, 2016

    I’ve been slow but steady on the progress of this grey wool and black velvet mid-1880s outfit. It’s been about a month of weekends working on it, but I’m proud to say…

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  • Exciting Things in Store for Vintage Shoe Lovers

    January 20, 2016

    2016 is already off to a roaring start. The beginning of the year always comes with lots of planning for the next 12 months, and this year is more intense than ever.…

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  • Artifact: Paragon Home Shoe Button Kit

    January 12, 2016

    In my journey of studying and recreating old-fashioned footwear, I get to geek out on old technologies re-discovered. I just love the how and why of things: the effect an innovation in…

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  • Musing on A Natural Form Spring – 1870s Photoshoot at The Lake Mansion

    January 8, 2016

    Sometimes I get so busy I forget to share things, like this lovely photo shoot we did last Spring with a wonderful girl, Siera, at a wonderful local historic home known as…

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  • 2015 Costuming Year in Review

    January 6, 2016

    I’m pretty late on getting my 2015 costuming year in review up, but here goes: In January I talked a lot about making a Robe a la Turque, but never did. Instead,…

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  • Making Vintage Jeans

    January 5, 2016

    My last project of 2015 was a pair of jeans. As most of you know, I mostly loathe modern low-rise pants. I’ve been on a vintage trouser bender for awhile now, but…

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  • An 1880s Wool Ensemble – Beginnings

    December 28, 2015

    Last week I shared with you the beautiful “Russian Seasons” coat from Armstreet.com, paired with an 1880s wool skirt I threw together for the occasion. The skirt was made from my favorite…

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  • How to Use a Victorian Button Hook – Video!

    December 24, 2015

    Those of you who costume for mid-Victorian through Great War will be familiar with side-buttoning boots. They’re iconic and beautiful, but can be a little tricky to get closed if you don’t…

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  • An Early 1880s “Anna Karenina” Winter Outfit via Armstreet.com

    December 21, 2015

    I have a slightly inexplicable love of Slavicn-inspired Victorian and Edwardian clothing. The cold weather rolls around and I just feel compelled to make something with a lot of braidwork or trim,…

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  • Spotlight on Tango Boots – Video!

    December 18, 2015

    I made a video! I know that doesn’t seem like a big deal in today’s hugely visual world, but I worked *all day* on this and I’m proud of it, even if…

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  • American Duchess Historical Stocking Stuffers

    December 16, 2015

    Christmas draws nigh (squee!), and you may be thinking of some last minute gift ideas….or seeding certain folks with last minute gift ideas for *you*. I have a number of small items…

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  • The Historical Costumer’s Holiday Book List

    December 14, 2015

    I don’t know about you, but about 90% of what’s on my Christmas list this year is books on historical costuming. We in the community are lucky to have so many excellent…

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  • Giveaway! $100 Gift Certificate to Dames a la Mode

    December 10, 2015

    Taylor Shelby, proprietrix of Dames a la Mode, in 18th century dress, modeling her gorgeous colette necklace and pearl drop earrings It’s Giveaway time! The fabulous Taylor of Dames a la Mode…

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  • My 1930s Christmas Gown – Done!

    December 7, 2015

    Gosh, I wasn’t expecting to be done with so much time to spare. I forget that vintage sewing takes so much less time than historical sewing, even with working out the pattern…

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  • 1930s Velvet Christmas Gown Progress

    December 3, 2015

    There was never a better time to start something than so close to a deadline, but with just a couple days of hard graft, I’m surprised and relieved that the gown is…

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  • A Regency Winter’s Tale

    November 30, 2015

    And so begins in earnest the Holiday season. For me this is a time of hard work rewarded with a peaceful Christmas day with my family, enjoying a little downtime and a…

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  • #ShopSmall With These Great Indie Historical Companies Today

    November 28, 2015

    In the madness that is Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it can be quite difficult for us little gals to stand out. So today, Small Business Saturday, have a gander at the…

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