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  • Behind the Scenes of our 2014 Winter Photo Shoot

    January 29, 2015

    Last November Chris and I set up a photo shoot with first-time model Anna McIlwee, who was to be our Siberian Snow Princess in a beautiful winter landscape. Trouble was, no winter…

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  • Auditioning for the Donner Party

    January 28, 2015

    Just on a lark, a few of us Great Basin Costume ladies went to an audition for a Donner Party documentary filming this year. We were in costume and all got callbacks,…

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  • Late 1860s at the P.E.O Sisterhood’s Founder’s Day Luncheon

    January 26, 2015

    This past weekend I attended a lovely event where a few members of our local costuming group, Great Basin Costume Society, were invited to dress in 1860s costume to represent the founders…

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  • A Mid-to-Late 1860s Elliptical Hoop Skirt

    January 23, 2015

    One of the things that became obvious with my purple 1860s gown was that my underpinnings were no longer doing the job. Due to shortage of fabric, I cut my 1860s skirt…

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  • Costuming Books from Christmas 2014

    January 18, 2015

    I know we’re well into 2015 already, and Christmas is a distant, fading memory, but I forgot to share with you the books I received as gifts and also found in England:…

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  • “Renoir” Civil War Photo Shoot with Eras of Enchantment

    January 16, 2015

    Last October I had the opportunity to shoot with one of my regular, gorgeous models, Liza. You might remember her from our Gibson and Astoria shoots last year. This shoot was special,…

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  • Mademoiselle Guimard in Turkish…or Chinese…Costume

    January 14, 2015

    In my journey concerning The Turque thus far, I’ve learned that contemporary French terminology surrounding this type of gown, and other orientalist gowns, is fuzzy. Levites, Circassiennes, Polonaises, Turques…they kindof all smoosh…

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  • So a Robe a la Turque is What, Exactly…?

    January 12, 2015

    In my first post about the Robe a la Turque, I wound up with more questions than I answered, realizing I’d only just peeked into the rabbit hole that is 18th century…

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  • 18th c. Red Petticoat Re-Fashion

    January 9, 2015

    Woot! The first project of 2015 is complete, and piece #1 of my Robe a la Turque is ready. Refashioned red petticoat with apron This petticoat was once a sad, sad tube.…

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  • Costume Analytics: What Is a Robe a la Turque Anyway?

    January 7, 2015

    It’s been a long time since I’ve done a Costume Analytics, but I’ve found myself entering “new territory” with a type of 18th century gown I *thought* I understood until I took…

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  • Our Trip to England in Photos

    January 5, 2015

    For Christmas and New Years Chris and I went to England, where Chris is from, to visit family and be tourists. Chris wanted to show me where he grew up, and all…

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  • My 2014 Year In Review

    January 4, 2015

    Gosh but a year is a long time. We often don’t even realize how much we’ve made in just 365 days, so it’s wonderful to look back. I started a lot of…

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  • 1740s Scottish Tartan Outfit – Done!

    January 2, 2015

    1740s Scottish working woman’s tartan wool ensemble (Here’s another I’m posting about from *the future* – ah, how remiss in never finishing up these projects! But here goes…) There wasn’t much for…

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  • 1919 Red Russian Winter Suit – Done!

    January 1, 2015

    The final 1919 suit worn together for a holiday event. I love how this came out! I learned a lot about tailoring (what little I did on the collar), piecing faux fur,…

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  • The 10-Day Tailoring Challenge – Completed in 8 Days!

    December 22, 2014

    Well, here it is, my 1935 jacket, on my body. I’m super proud of this project, even with all the mistakes I made. It’s wearable and looks pretty alright (please forgive my…

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  • My 10-Day Tailoring Challenge

    December 19, 2014

    About 7 days ago I decided to start a tailoring project. Years ago I received McCall 8420, a 1935 pattern with a skirt and kinda-half-Norfolk jacket. The pattern was my grandmama’s, who…

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  • Antique Edwardian Shoe Rehab

    December 17, 2014

    I’m going to call it rehab instead of restoration, because these shoes were in a *state.* They were sent to me by a lovely follower who saw the potential in a pair…

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  • The Late 1860s Aubergine Ballgown

    December 16, 2014

    Me and Kristen at the ball – photo by Nevada Live Magazine I couple weekends ago I was all a-tussle finishing the evening bodice for my new purple 1860s gown. I intended…

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  • Introducing “Belleclaire” Edwardian Pumps – Pre-Order!

    December 11, 2014

    Darlings, meet “Belleclaire,” our second Exclusive design chosen by you! Based on a pair of 1900-1910 satin pumps in Les Arts Decoratifs, these Edwardian stunners will pair wonderfully with any formal attire,…

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  • Bellas Hess & Co. 1917-1918 Fashion Catalogue – Free Download!

    December 5, 2014

    Ladies, I didn’t quite get through this insane project before Thanksgiving, and I am still working on the print-on-demand book, but for those of you that would like the digital copy, you…

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