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Setting 18th Century Sleeves the 18th Century Way
This was my *first* time setting sleeves “the period way,” and it definitely takes some practice. But here’s a little insight, for those who are completely confused about how to do this……
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Making a Workable Dress Form – or – The Violent Transformation of Franken-Lilly
This is Lilly straight out of the box. Lilly is a dress display mannequin, as opposed to a dressmaker’s form. She has a nice jersey cover over a molded, hard foam body.…
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How To Make an 18th Century Wig from an Affordable “Costume” Wig
Earlier this week I espied on HalloweenCostumes.com a “Marie Antoinette” wig that looked surprisingly good. My criteria for judging this goodness were the overall shape, color of the hair (it wasn’t…
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“Why Don’t I Look Right?” : Getting The Look Spot-On with Historical Costumes
I often get questions, or read comment threads, about why a historical ensemble doesn’t look just right, and it’s got me thinking about the things to consider when putting together a costume…
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Late 18th Century Skirt Supports – The Unorthodox Edition
I have received some questions from you guys asking what I wear under my petticoats to give that super-poof shape. Well…it ain’t pretty. I don’t have picture-perfect panniers, or layers and layers…
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How To Make An 18th Century Petticoat
/Update: This tutorial is getting quite old! While it’s still a goodie, for a more in-depth look at how to make an 18th century petticoat stitch-by-stitch in the historically accurate 18th century…
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Going Baroque: De-Bling-ification
That’s just TOO MUCH BLING! Yesterday I acquired my trim, 8 yards of stiff, shiny, blingy silver goodness, about 2″ wide…but unfortunately blisteringly, blindingly blingy. Too much bling – baroque though it…
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Pattern for Smartness – 1940s Sewing Inspiration
I clicked through to this video from la Chatelaine Chocolat’s blog, so we have her to thank for the link. I’m enthralled by this little video put out in 1948, but Simplicity. …
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How To Make 18th c. Cockades
by Lauren Reeser Cockades are so cool. They add so much interest and texture to a hat, pinned to a jacket, even tied onto your shoes. So here’s how to make them……
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Button, Button – Who’s Got the Button?
by Dana Reeser Or more correctly, who made the button? Lil’ Duchie never played “button button” so she didn’t get the reference, but this is Lil’ Duchie’s Lady Mother writing to you…
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Monster Head: Dealing With Problem Wigs
Once upon a time I cut my hair short. Really short. As a costumer, this presents certain challenges, which I decided could and would be solved by embarking on a journey into…
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1770s Hair Help From the Interwebs
The Dreamstress is seeking advice for big 1770s style hair. I haven’t done a wig in this style yet, but I did find this video tutorial not only extremely well-done, but very…
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The Pretty Picture: Blogging For Costumers
Anyone who has turned to the vast power of the interwebs has learned that there are myriad Dress Diaries, Journals, and Costuming Blogs out there ready to help you learn what to…
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Scratch Hats: How To Make Structured Period Hats From Craft Store Goodies
No period costume is complete without a hat. The proper hat can make a costume really stand out, and the absence of one can break it (and sunburn your head.). Up until…
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Measure Twice: Preparing For Costume Creation
One day you’re surfing the internet, enjoying your favorite dress diaries, when BAM! it hits you. There on your screen is an image of a dress, a jacket, a bodice, that makes…
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How To Bleach Feathers…
…or “Changing Birds in Mid-Stream.” As you all know by now, I have been amassing to me a legion of feathers for the Halloween barn owl costume. The rooster schlappen has been…
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Guts: 1790s Wrap-Front Gown Details
I was very bad throughout the construction of the voile roundgown, and didn’t take nearly enough photos nor update this blog on the gown’s construction. My excuse is that I was so…
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Using the Binding Presser Foot You Don’t Have…
…And Can’t Get For Your Machine. I was full of glee today when I discovered such a thing as a binding presser foot for home sewing machines. Visions of perfectly machine stitched…
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How To: Sizing Up Vintage Patterns For Modern Wear
Never fear, dear readers, for while this particular tutorial is showing a vintage 1950s pattern, these techniques can be used for any pattern that is not your size. Generally we find that…
