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  • Behind the Scenes with the “More Than Just A Costume” Gainsborough Photo Shoot

    April 12, 2013

    Howdy!  I’ve had some questions about the most recent images I created, inspired by Gainsborough’s portrait of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, so I’m going to show you a little behind-the-scenes of how…

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  • Special Event: “Kensington” Black Leather Colonial Shoes Re-Pre-Order

    April 8, 2013

    Hey all! So…we’ve run out of black Kensingtons.  Yep, there are, like, five pairs left.  So I thought I’d try something new – a “Re-Pre-Order,” to help us raise funds for the…

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  • Why Make Historical Shoes?

    April 4, 2013

    Lauren W. models a powder blue 1740s riding habit, surrounded by Kensington and Pompadour 18th century shoes This month marks the two year anniversary of starting the Historical Footwear side of this…

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  • New 18th Century Shoe – Your Opinions Please

    March 26, 2013

    Howdy! So…I’ve been working on a new 18th century Colonial shoe about 1700-1770.  She’s gorgeous, complete with snazzy French heel and white rand, and I’d like your opinion on what color you…

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  • How Wide Should Your 18th Century Panniers Be?

    March 16, 2013

    I’ve set out on the adventure of making a Grand Pannier to wear under voluminous 18th century apparel, and the first question that came to mind is – how wide was the…

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  • The Many Types of 18th Century Gowns

    March 15, 2013

    I realized today with the 18th century gowns I have made I have only scratched the surface of how many different types there were. It’s easy to fall into the idea that…

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  • What is Osnaburg?

    March 4, 2013

    I was pretty stoked recently when I found osnaburg fabric at Walmart, of all places.  I bought what was left on the bolt, dreaming of all the awesome interlinings and buckram I…

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  • Upcoming 2013 Projects

    February 22, 2013

    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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  • Beautiful Historical Fans – Please Vote!

    February 18, 2013

    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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  • 18th Century Pattens for Shoes

    February 14, 2013

    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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  • V330: Shoes to Get Excited About in 2013

    December 7, 2012

    Two thousand and twelve is drawing to a close, but that brings excitement for the coming year!  I have already been designing and planning my little heart out, and researching the bazoozles…

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  • V323: American Duchess Historical Holiday Gift Guide

    November 28, 2012

    Happy Holidays to all of you and yours!  ‘Tis the season for jolly times, being thankful, and giving lovely gifts to your dear ones.  Stumped on what to give to your historical…

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  • V320: American Duchess “Let It Snow” Holiday Sale!

    November 23, 2012

    My Dears, it’s time!  Jump right in to your holiday shopping (and send your hubbies and boyfriends this-a-way) – I’ve put just about everything in the shop on sale! Enjoy 10% off…

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  • V318: Behind The Scenes at Our Winter Wonderland Photo Shoot

    November 20, 2012

    The original concept sketch for the Winter Wonderland set I’ve been *SO FLIPPIN’ BUSY* trying to get everything done for the photo shoot yesterday.  I finished the blue riding habit, with its…

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  • V317: 1740s Riding Habit – Nearly There!

    November 17, 2012

    Yesterday I made the petticoat and set the sleeves on the riding habit jacket. The petticoat is worn over panniers.  I don’t have very big ones, but I wanted to try the…

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  • V316: Riding Habit Trim Inspirations

    November 16, 2012

    While I scramble around making the my version of the Snowshill riding habit somewhat wearable, here are some trimming inspirations… 1750-59 VandA – gorgeous, but not the kind of trim I have.…

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  • V315: 1740s Riding Habit Progress…Again

    November 15, 2012

    I’m motoring along on this project as fast as I can.  I have little time to spare and too much to do to complete it in time for this coming Monday’s holiday…

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  • V313: 1740s Riding Habit Set-Backs

    November 13, 2012

    Ever have one of those days where every bit of sewing you do has to be undone? As it turns out, my wrapped and couched buttonholes *looked* nice, but didn’t hold up…

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  • V312: My Attempt at 1740s Wrapped Buttonholes

    November 10, 2012

    Thanks to the fabulous Hallie Larkin, over at Sign of the Golden Scissors, I’ve worked up enough courage to try wrapped buttonholes for my Snowshill riding habit jacket.  The originals were pieces…

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  • V310: Progress on the 1740s Snowshill Habit

    November 8, 2012

    I *have* been sewing – deadlines and reasons to rush and all that.  I’ve made a little progress on the 1740s Habit I planned for some time ago, but it’s slow going.…

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