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The Famous Regency “Manchester” Boots!
Boots. Manchester Art Gallery. 1949.97 Ladies, since several of you expressed that you’re not getting our updates on Facebook, I’m posting the results of the latest Exclusive Cycle 6 poll here. Congratulations…
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Regency Styles I Actually Like
…because I don’t have quite enough on my mind right now! I will admit I’m not a big fan of the Regency, on me. I love it on others – Maggie of…
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On Location at Bacon’s Castle – Journey to the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries
The Lady of Portland House shines in “Antoinette” Mules in blue While I was in Virginia this past March, I had the opportunity to work with some truly wonderful ladies at a…
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More Highlights from Williamsburg and Jamestown
I was quite terrible (and busy) and didn’t take a lot of photos, but here are a few more from the trip… Day 1… Maggie and I arrived, dropped our stuff at…
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More On Nankeen Fabric and Boots in the Regency
Dames a la Mode, Lady’s Museum, 1804 There have been a few questions about Nankeen fabric and its uses in the Regency, so here’s a bit more information about it. Special thanks…
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Introducing and Celebrating Nankeen Regency Boots
Today is the day for our latest historical shoe – “Nankeen” Regency Boots! Nankeen boots were an early 19th century fabric walking boots with adjustable lacing closure. Just like boots of old,…
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Behind the Scenes at the Antoinette/Highbury Photoshoot
Last week Chris and I worked on a new shoot for Antoinettes and Highbury. We wanted to create a ladies’ boudoir space, similar to the interiors in these paintings: Francois Boucher, La…
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The Marriage of Albert Roberts and Margaret Emily Waterman, October 1813
This past October, Chris and I had the honor of capturing the wedding of our dear friends Maggie and Robert, who were joined together forever in the chapel at The Hermitage in…
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Dyeing Those Dyeable Ivory Leather Boots (or Shoes)
Those of you who have been following for awhile will hear me go on and on about “dyeable ivory” this, and “dyeable ivory” that, when it comes to the leather shoes in…
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2013 Costume College, Pt. 2 – Festive Attyre “Curtain Along” Meet Up
Waverly Curtain dresses in chronological order from left to right. Ready for more photos from Costume College? I have tons, so here goes! Saturday, during the day, was the “Curtain Along” meetup…
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Pride and Prejudice: Volume 1 – Chapter 8
“She has nothing, in short, to recommend her, but being an excellent walker. I shall never forget her appearance this morning. She really looked almost wild.” “She did indeed, Louisa. I could…
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Introducing “Hartfield” Regency Walking Boots – Pre-Order Open!
Ladies, I’m so happy to finally be able to offer up the new Regency walking boots, “Hartfield,” for your consideration. Of all the shoes we’ve done, I feel these are the most…
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2013 Costume College, Pt. 1
I’m back! I’m alive! Costume College was splendid this year. I had SO much fun, met and chatted with so many cool people, and took so…SO…many photos. I’m breaking this up into…
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1790s Chintz Gown – The Home Stretch
It’s that time of year – that special time just before That Big Annual Costume Event when the mad “must-get-it-all-done!” sewing commences. I wonder why I do this to myself: I…
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1790s Chintz Gown – More Fiddling
I’ve been stitching along on this 1790s chintz gown, little by little, fiddle by fiddle. My apologies for these terrible photos – someday I will find my camera’s battery charger and stop…
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1790s Chintz Gown – In Progress
A few days back I got the bee in my bonnet to start sewing on this 1790s chintz gown, inspired by the Museum of London gown everyone loves so much: Museum of…
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Curtain-Along Dress #2: 1790s
Last year, I joined Festive Attyre’s “Curtain-Along” sewing event, when I fell in love with the Waverly “Felicite” curtains from Lowes, and made my favorite dress ever, the 1780 Indienne Robe a…
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Finished Project: Regency Half Stays
They ain’t pretty, but they seem to get the job done… I’ve finally finished something! I’ve been experimenting with Regency stays for a bit, trying out different designs, and I think I’ve…
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ORANGE! Regency Test Dress In Progress
Howdy! I’ve been battling to get my sewing mojo back recently, and thought I would test out a quick n’ easy Regency pattern I’ve had in my stash for some time –…
