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  • 1833 Plaid Silk Gown + All the Accessories – Done!

    December 23, 2020

    I can’t believe I never shared *finished* photos of the 1833 plaid day dress with all the accessories. I went through the whole making of it but, like…never showed the finish. That’s…

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  • Coco 2019 Gala – 1830s Explosion!

    August 28, 2019

    For this year’s Costume College gala, the theme was “The Opulent Streets of Venice,” which can be, well, anything really! Abby, Chrissy, and I decided to be opulently wide and fluffy, so…

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  • Costume College 2019

    August 7, 2019

    American Duchess crew in 18th century attire – Friday night at Costume College 2019 Another year, another fabulous Costume College! If you’re unfamiliar with Costume College, it’s a 5-day costuming convention in…

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  • Resplendent in 1835 – A Photoshoot

    June 13, 2019

    Nicole Rudolph in her c. 1835 ensemble. OK, so it’s pretty obvious I’m obsessed with the 1830s now (though I will never stop loving the 18th century deeply). I’ve made two gowns…

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  • #SewingIsHard – 1830s Bodice Video

    June 6, 2019

    It’s time for another episode of #SewingIsHard ! This time we’re covering 1830s bodices, with some behind-the-scenes tips, tricks, and discoveries to help you in your own 1830s project. Enjoy! Next up…

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  • #SewingIsHard – 1830s Skirts!

    February 21, 2019

    Hi lovelies! It’s time for a new video all about the magical world of 1830s skirts. If you’re working on an 1830s gown, be it for day or evening, we’ve got some…

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  • #SewingIsHard – A Corded Petticoat

    January 30, 2019

    via I realize I never posted this video here for you guys. Abby shares her trials and tribulations in making her 1830s corded petticoat. Enjoy! If you’d like the PDF pattern and…

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  • All About 1830s Corsets and Fan Lacing

    January 2, 2019

    One of the biggest questions we get about our 1830s ensembles is about the corsets, so we’ve made a video telling you all about them: Both of our corsets were purchased from…

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  • My 1830s Bonnet

    December 20, 2018

    In the quest to be ever huger in our 1830s attire, the Gigot Girl Gang™ chose a variety of headgear to top off each of our ensembles. Maggie used bonnet shapes from…

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  • My Ghosts of Dickens Fairs Past

    December 17, 2018

    This year will be my first visit to Dickens Fair in San Francisco in many years, and I’m *excited.* I’ve been to Dickens many times, and even worked it as a member…

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  • 1833 Plaid Dress – Sleeves!

    December 14, 2018

    Museum of FIT – go big or go home! The best part about early 1830s gowns, in my opinion, is the sleeves, of course! Big, huge, mega gigot sleeves are the primary…

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  • 1833 Plaid Dickens Dress – Progress!

    December 4, 2018

    Abby and I think these gowns look rather like 1950s evening gowns before the sleeves go on and ruin everything! More 1830s goodness! All the other Gigot Girl Gang members were working…

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  • An 1833-ish Dickens Fair Gown!

    November 28, 2018

    #goals I have had an inexplicable love affair with the early 1830s for many years now, but it’s never been satiated….until NOW! This year, our Gigot Girl Gang™ is headed to Dickens…

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  • Vlog: The 1830s Bustle!

    November 16, 2018

    Howdy! We’re deep, deep down the #1830s rabbit hole, working diligently on our gowns with much haste in preparation for our trip to Dickens Fair in San Francisco on December 15th. Abby…

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  • Book Review: The Workwoman’s Guide by A Lady, 1838

    November 13, 2018

    Hey there you lovely costuming creatures, you! As many of you know, Lauren and I are currently up to our eyeballs in all things 1830s. Yep, we’re both busy ladies trying to…

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  • A Little History of “Eliza” Early Victorian Shoes

    February 12, 2018

    American Duchess “Eliza” Early Victorian Oxfords in brown Today in our “little history” post I’ll give you some background on our new split-vamp oxford “Eliza.” The idea for the “Eliza” shoes came…

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  • What I’ve Learned About the 1830s in 2.75 Days

    October 31, 2017

    Dress, c. 1835 – FIDM Though I have less and less time to devote to making historical costumes these days (ironically, but such is running two footwear companies), I still love a…

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  • A Late Date with the 1830s

    October 25, 2017

    Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum, 1835. Is it finally time to venture into the 1830s? I’ve talked about it for years; I’ve seen my friends do incredible 1830s gowns and even reproduce the…

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  • 1830s Corset Inspiration & Research

    August 30, 2016

    Hello Lovelies – So I’m plugging away on my 1830s corset, and all seems to be going to plan…which is good seeing as how when I picked up my needle and thread…

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  • Dipping My Toe Into Uncharted Corsetry

    August 24, 2016

    Hello Lovelies! Abby here — Ok – so my title is not entirely true. I’ve made an 1800s corset before…hell I’ve even taught a workshop on how to pattern and make your…

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