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New 1930s Wearing History “Moderne” in Progress
So after making that big scary list of stuff that I need/want to make this year, of course I’ve set to work on none of it at all. I have a project…
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Upcoming 2013 Projects
I don’t quite know how this happened, but I sat down to figure out what I need to sew this year, and suddenly realized there’s…quite a lot of it!…and I keep remembering…
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Gibson Edwardian Shoes GIVEAWAY!
The Gibson Giveaway is Now CLOSED It’s time for another giveaway! This time, snag yourself a pair of Gibson Edwardian Shoes in your choice of colors: About the Prize: Up for grabs…
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Beautiful Historical Fans – Please Vote!
Hello Lovelies! Today I’d like to share with you a number of gorgeous historical fans, and ask your opinion on which you like the most… Fan #1 – The Met, early 19th…
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“Gibson” Edwardian Shoes Now on Pre-Order
Today’s the day! “Gibsons” are now on sale! February 15 – March 8, 2013, you can order your pair and receive the discounted price. We need to sell about 50 pairs of…
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18th Century Pattens for Shoes
Bata Shoe Museum – Shoes with clog English, 1710-1730 Pattens. What are pattens, besides really really cool? Pattens were ladies’ shoe accessories worn to protect one’s fancy shoes, to raise the wearer…
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Introducing “Gibson” Edwardian Shoes
Ladies, it’s that time again, time for a new historical shoe style! I’ve been waiting ages to properly introduce you to our latest lady, “Gibson.” You may have seen hints and teases,…
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23Skidoo Photo Shoot with Miss Art Deco, San Francisco
Last month we did a lovely photo shoot with Monica, Miss Art Deco, and her stylish beau Sam, at the wonderful Chateau Tivoli in San Francisco. Monica wore a smashing reproduction flapper…
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How To Paint Your Own 1920s Flapper Shoes
Hi! Today I’m going to show you how to take a pair of 1920s white “paint-your-own” 23Skidoo spectator t-strap heels and transform them into the most amazing, glamorous, show-stopping flapper shoes fit…
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V365: Costumed Ladies in Genoa, NV
This past weekend, a group of Great Basin Costumers attended an absolutely delightful play in Genoa, NV, one of the oldest settlements in Northern Nevada, and a delightful little town to boot.…
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V364: Corset Training – Week 2 Report
It’s been about two weeks now that I’ve been consistently wearing a Victorian corset for about 7+ hours per day. I’ve already learned so much about my body, the effects of the…
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V363: Semi-Finished Project: The “Green Acres” Bustle Gown
I’ve been a bad blogger, but only because I’ve been *really* busy trying to get the Green Acres gown done for a local Victorian ball, this past Saturday. I suppose this is…
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V362: Corset Training – Week 1 Report
It’s been a week of daily corset wearing, and it’s time to report on all my findings! Here goes… Simplicity 9769 Is Not Your Friend I started the week with a cheap…
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V361: Corset Training – Facing Questions and Issues
Hi! I’ve been wearing my corset now for 7 days, and within even this short amount of time, I have learned quite a lot about corseting, and also been asking myself some…
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V360: New Shoe Goo to Play With (And You Can Too!)
…and by “Shoe Goo” I just mean cool stuff like leather paints, creams, and polishes. Good stuff. I’ve finally been able to get some Angelus products in the shoe shop, particularly for…
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V359: “Green Acres” Bustle – Progressing on the Bodice
I haven’t been sewing consistently, but I have made more progress on the bodice for this giant green bustle dress. It’s beginning to look like the end – needs finishing on the…
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V358: Rudolf Nureyev Exhibition at the de Young, San Francisco
Chris and I popped over The Hill for a photo shoot this past week, and while we were there, we visited the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park. On display was…
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V357: Beginning Corset Training – Day 1
My New Years Resolution for 2013 is to experiment with corset training. Nothing crazy. Nothing extreme. I’m just curious about the effect consistent pressure on the natural waist will have on my…
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V356: A Few More Antique and Vintage Shoes
Well, here I am again to show you more historic shoes from my rapidly growing collection…. Wedding Slippers, 1870s. These are a perfect example of an 1870s slipper. They have a slightly…
