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
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
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
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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1785 Williamsburg Chintz Pierrot – Progress at Last!
I’ve been so diligently digging into the UFO pile, finishing things left and right, so I decided to pick up this little chintz jacket I started ages ago. Here’s the photo from…
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“Bronte” Victorian Slippers & “Highbury” Regency Slippers – Pre-Order Open!
I’m a little late to the game here on the blog, but better late than never! If you follow us on Facebook or Twitter, you’ll already know the new early 19th century…
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Bonhams
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Wearing History 1930s “Moderne” Dress – Done, Finally!
Wearing History “Moderne” dress with alterations, paired with a me-made cloche, and “Sylvia” two-tone 1930s shoes in red/white I finally finished it! YAY! It only took me – oh my goodness –…
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I. Miller & Sons – Shoes for Movie Stars, Chorus Girls, and You.
There are a few names in the history of footwear that conjure up instant praise and awe. You may know a few – Pietro Yantorny, Roger Vivier, and I. Miller. Differing from…
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Review: Wearing History “Smooth Sailing” Trousers
Wearing History “Smooth Sailing” Trousers, Pendleton Blazer, 1940s style shoes by b.a.i.t. Footwear My hunt for the perfect vintage pants has been long but not unfulfilled. I have made some of my…
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Plimoth Plantation: Call For Papers!
I’m boosting the signal for anyone interested in presenting at the Plimoth Plantation conference “Trimmings: Adorning the Fashionable Figure in the 17th Century,” taking place June 6 -7, 2015 at Plimoth Plantation.…
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1920s Flashy Dancing Shoes
Shiny shiny was big in the 1920s. Legs and shoes were on display more than ever, with flashy footwear being all the rage for an evening of vigorous dancing. Style influences as…
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PRE-ORDER Exclusive #3 – “Cicero” 1920s Pumps
These days we modernes can be pretty reserved with our shoes, but back in the 1920s, the flashier the better. Legs were on show and dancing was all the rage, with bugle…
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Larkin & Smith 1770s English Gown Progress
Last night I finally got back to work on the 1770s English gown. I’d only pleated the back and stitched one side down, before, but here’s what I did last night: It’s…
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Friday Video: Costumers vs. CARS!
…We’ve all been here… …can you relate? This video was SO much fun to shoot with the ladies of the Great Basin Costume Society. We all met in a Starbucks parking lot…
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English Gowns of the 18th Century
I’ve had my sewing confidence rattled lately by the utter failure of my Robe a la Turque, so I’m sorely in need of some hand-holding through a project. Enter the Larkin &…
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Early Victorian Slippers (to Get Excited About)
Women’s slippers, c. 1850 – LACMA Today’s post is all about slippers worn c. 1820s – 1850s (so a little pre-Victorian). Surprisingly ladies shoes remained fairly unchanged during this time. Shoes were…
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Cycle 3 Exclusive – Vote for Colors!
We’ve gotten a bit bogged down with the various holidays worldwide, but we’re gearing up for production to start again, so it’s time for another Exclusive! The winner of the Cycle 3…
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The Call of the Vintage Sweaters
I want to knit. I never….*ever*… thought I would say that, but it’s true. This came about mostly from receiving my Wearing History “Smooth Sailing” trousers last December, and wanting to wear…
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American Duchess In The News!
I was interviewed by a local news network last week, and here’s the little video! It’s another behind-the-scenes look at our home business. I have a tendency to say stupid things on…
