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My Big Fat Yellow English Gown – Finito!
Lauren here – Doesn’t it just feel *so good* to best a cranky project, wear it, and love it? I’d been working on my yellow English Gown for most of 2016 and…
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My 1740s “Mutton Chop” Cap
The Athenaeum – Lettice Mary Banks (William Hoare – ) English 1746 It’s getting down to the wire on Costume College preparations. Most of my major projects are a few steps from…
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Simplicity 18th Century Stays – Adding Boning
I’ve been MIA on the Simplicity 18th Century Pattern Hacks lately, due to moving, but I’m back! Time for more helpful hacks and hints for constructing Simplicity 8161 and 8162 in a…
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And It Was All Yellow…
You’re going to think I’m all-over-the-place right now, and you would be right. Projects here, projects there, moving house, moving business, omg! It’s been stressy, for sure, but this is also the…
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The Red Dress Project: 18th Century Robes de Cour
The next on my list of Big News to share with all of you is that, due to the popularity of the first 18th century patterns (8161 and 8162), Simplicity has asked…
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18th Century Stays: Boning Patterns
In preparation for making your Simplicity 8162 18th c. stays, you may wish to re-draw the boning pattern. The pattern comes with an accurate layout for half-boned stays. If you would like…
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18th Century Stays – Q&A about Simplicity 8162
Continuing on with the Simplicity 18th Century Pattern Hacks, I thought it would be good to cover some questions about the pattern specifically. I’ve finished my stays made from this pattern, but…
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18th Century Stays – Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
Ladies, now it’s time to get started on our Simplicity 18th Century inspired patterns! You’ve got two pattern packs – one with underpinnings and one with the outfit itself – but where…
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Review: Hand Bound 18th c. Style Book by Paul McClintock, From Common Hands Studio
Hand made sketchbook with historic marbled paper cover and tooled leather binding – From Common Hands Studio I recently received a fabulous gift: a hand-made custom blank book from Paul McClintock of…
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The Return of Mademoiselle Guimard
This time last year I was excited about a project I never completed. Let’s rather say I just haven’t completed it yet. But I haven’t forgotten, or gotten over my interest in…
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My Historical Coral Jewelry Set by K.Walters at the Sign of the Gray Horse
Coral bead jewelry set by K.Walters at the Sign of the Gray Horse – coral earrings, necklace, ring, and bracelets made from Swarovski coral beads I’ve never been much of a jewelry…
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Hello from Costume College!
Reporting from Costume College: Hello! We’re half way through and having a fabulous time! I have lots of pictures to share with you when I get back, but in the meantime, here…
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The Silver Ghost 1770s Robe a la Francaise at Costume College
It was a good hair day Posting from the future – 2020. I realize I never completed the project link for the Silver Ghost Francaise. To be honest, I have very few…
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The Silver Ghost Francaise – Progress
After posting about where to find patterns for Robes a la Francaise, I thought it time to share the one I’m working on. This is “The Silver Ghost,” and it’s huge. I…
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Happy Bastille Day! (And Happy SALE!)
Happy Bastille Day! For me, Bastille Day marks the middle of the year. It says, “you’ve come this far, and now it’s time to look towards the Fall” (may favorite time of…
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Where to Find Patterns for 18th c. Robes a la Francaise
LACMA – via Those of you who follow me on Facebook will know I’m working on an enormous Robe a la Francaise for the Costume College Gala. I’m calling her The Silver…
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How to Make Your Own “Mistress Firebrand” 18th Century Shoes
Last week I shared with you our “Mistress Firebrand” shoes, a pair of “Georgiana” dyeable sateen 18th century shoes that I had decorated with fabric dye, fabric paint, silver lace, and petersham…
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“Mistress Firebrand” 18th Century Shoes GIVEAWAY!
My hasn’t it been a long time since we’ve done a giveaway! This time we’ve teamed up with Donna Thorland, esteemed author of Mistress Firebrand, a tale of an American actress caught…
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Playing With Sailors at l’Hermione, and more Williamsburg Shenanigans
Lauren M, Adam the Sailor, and me at l’Hermione a second day After our initial visit to The Hermione, we returned a second day at Adam’s request, to pose for a few…
