Mums on the left, me on the right, in our plaid hoop dresses, and bonnets made by dear friend Maggie This past weekend Mummsies and I attended the Carson City Rendezvous, a…
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V162: My First Re-covered Victorian Parasol
Yesterday I showed you some lovely extant Victorian parasols that I looked at for inspiration in re-covering a long-handled polyester parasol I bought at Valhalla last weekend. This is the original: Here’s…
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V161: Pretty Victorian Parasols
Happy Saturday. I’m a bit late with this entry because I was away at the Carson City Rendezvous for most of the day, but better late than never. These are some inspirational…
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V160: Progress on My 18th c. Pocket…and Then More Pockets!
I’ve been embroidering on and off since early May, on my first Georgian pocket. I originally used a pattern from Costume Close-Up: Clothing Construction and Pattern, 1750-1790, but decided not to follow…
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V159: 18th Century Bow Jewelry – What to Look For and Where to Get It Today
1780 In the 18th century, bows were a very popular motif found in just about everything aesthetic – architecture and interior design, textile and clothing, and jewelry. For today’s topic, we’re looking…
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V158: Pocket Trash
What is Pocket Trash? I first heard this term used by the lovely Miss Emily Waterman and her Doctor, in regards to items carried on your person, while re-enacting, or dressed in…
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V157: Opinions Please – Mid-Victorian Shoe Survey
Hi Ladies! It’s market research time once again, and your invaluable opinions are needed to help us decide on a mid-Victorian style of shoe, for next year’s historical footwear lineup. Please answer…
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V156: A Start to The Billinghurst Stays, 17??
Rather awhile ago I shared with you some photos of a very interesting, atypical pair of 18th century stays held in our local costume and textile collection. There was much discussion as to…
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V155: Valhalla Renaissance Faire, 2012
Lovely courtesans, cute gig I’m back from Valhalla Renaissance Faire, at South Lake Tahoe. Yesterday was lovely, not too hot, and not snowing, lol. Here are some photos from our day… Mom…
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V154: Off to The Faire!
I’m away at Valhalla Renaissance Faire, in South Lake Tahoe, CA, to day, so I’ve left you with Ole Bess herself, until I can get back to post pictures from the day.…
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V153: Small Biz Betties: Let’s Get Started!
Welcome to “Small Biz Betties,” a bi-monthly column focusing on setting up and running a small business. If you are of the mind to work for yourself doing what you love, then…
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V152: Costume Analytics: Pehr Hilleström, Kitchen Maid
This week on Costume Analytics, we’ll be looking at a wonderful painting by Pehr Hillestrom, entitled “En piga höser såppa utur en kiettel – i en skål,” or something along the lines…
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V151: Vintage Mexican Dress Day
It’s been 151 days of livin’ la vida vintage, so far this year. Well…at least celebrating in some way, big or small, something old and cool every single day, via this blog,…
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V150: A “Tudor Tailor” Kirtle in Progress
So it became apparent that a glorious new Elizabethan noble ensemble just wasn’t going to happen this year, so it’s back to my good ole trusty red jacket I’ve worn for the…
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V149: Taking Stock of Stockings
Those of you who follow me on Facebook will know I’ve been asking around about stockings. What material, what color you like, etc. Some more questions are to come, but first, let’s…
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V148: Vote For the Winner of the Poly-Pompadour Contest!
So it’s Sunday on a holiday weekend – I hope you’re all either out doing awesome costume stuff, or in sewing awesome costume stuff. If you’ve got a minute, cast your vote…
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V147: Gowns a la Pompadour – 1740s – 1750s
Madame de Pompadour by Boucher, 1759 The 1740s and 1750s in France was the time of large, beautiful Robe a la Francaise gowns, made from stunning textiles, and decorated in all manner…
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V146: Red 18th Century Petticoat with Vandyked Hem
Okay, nothing brilliant today, just wanted to share a finished mini-project with you. Last weekend I made a petticoat to go with The Revolution Dress. I found the same red silk still…
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V145: Costume Analytics: Madame de Pompadour, c. 1750
It’s been a long time since I’ve done a “Costume Analytics,” but now is a good time to bring it back! This time we’ll be looking at the famous Madame de Pompadour’s…
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V144: Pompadour Shoes Giveaway Winner – Gwenyver
Wow! You guys entered the Pompadour French Court Heels giveaway 335 times! …but there could only be one winner. Selected by Random Number Generator, at Random.org, the winner is… Gwenyver! Gwenyver, I…
