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  • Costuming Books from Christmas 2014

    January 18, 2015

    I know we’re well into 2015 already, and Christmas is a distant, fading memory, but I forgot to share with you the books I received as gifts and also found in England:…

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  • Our Trip to England in Photos

    January 5, 2015

    For Christmas and New Years Chris and I went to England, where Chris is from, to visit family and be tourists. Chris wanted to show me where he grew up, and all…

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  • My 2014 Year In Review

    January 4, 2015

    Gosh but a year is a long time. We often don’t even realize how much we’ve made in just 365 days, so it’s wonderful to look back. I started a lot of…

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  • Bellas Hess & Co. 1917-1918 Fashion Catalogue – Free Download!

    December 5, 2014

    Ladies, I didn’t quite get through this insane project before Thanksgiving, and I am still working on the print-on-demand book, but for those of you that would like the digital copy, you…

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  • 21 Gift Ideas for the Historical Costumer

    December 3, 2014

    Gosh, are you ready for the holidays? If you’re wondering what to get for the historical costumer in your life…or you need to gently hint to someone about what *you* would like……

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  • Preview Pages from the Bellas Hess 1917-18 Winter Catalogue

    November 20, 2014

    I recently received a number of vintage and antique catalogs, from my good friend Lady Carolyn. Most of them – Delineators, McCalls, Bella Hess – are in very fragile condition, but appear…

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  • What to Wear to Costume College 2014

    July 24, 2014

    This year I didn’t kill myself with insanity-sewing for Costume College. I realized I had more than enough costumes to choose from, and way too much in my work schedule, so I…

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  • Dinner At The Parlor

    June 28, 2014

    This weekend, I took an impromptu trip to the Bay Area to see beloved friends. And then there was food, wine, and Cards Against Humanity. The official vintage-costume-party is actually tomorrow night…

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  • The Reno Tweed Ride: Inspiration

    May 9, 2014

    Coming up in June, our local Steampunk group is hosting the first Reno Tweed Ride, wherein a lot of nutters dress up in, well, tweed, and ride bicycles through Downtown Reno. Yes,…

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  • My Annual Sewing Rut

    April 19, 2014

    Once again, I have absolutely no motivation to make a single stitch of anything lately. I’ve learned that this is quite normal, and that if I force the issue I’ll regret it.…

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  • Celebrating Renoir – The Artist

    April 11, 2014

    In the Garden, 1885 I haven’t been doing much (any) sewing since I got back from Williamsburg, so I don’t have much (any) to show in that department. Instead I’d like to…

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  • Elizabethan Costume Modeling at Nevada Museum of Art

    February 19, 2014

    This past weekend I modeled again for the painting class at the Nevada Museum of Art. It’s quite an enjoyable experience, even though sitting still for 3 hours is difficult. I enjoy…

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  • My Costuming Year in Review – 2013

    December 31, 2013

    The very last day of 2013 is a good time to look back, as so many of us have been doing this past week.  Here are the costumes I made and wore…

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  • Announcing the American Duchess “Winter Wonderland” Photo Contest

    November 21, 2013

    Hey everyone! Tomorrow begins our first official Photo Contest on Facebook! The theme is loosely “winter wonderland” – starting tomorrow, click on the “Photo Contest” tab under our cover photo, and upload…

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  • Turning Over A New (Silk) Leaf

    October 24, 2013

    This 17th c. gown is one I’d like to re-make, in silk satin, so I’m going to sell this version on Every once in awhile there comes a time when just about…

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  • My October Wedding Inspiration

    October 9, 2013

    Via In ten days is my wedding.  The dress is nearing completion.  The florist, the caterer, the photographers, the decor, all of that is lined up.  The leaves are turning, the mountain…

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  • Trendy Takes on 3 Classic Halloween Costumes

    October 2, 2013

    It’s October, which means it’s Halloweenapalooza time!  To kick off the month, I thought it would be fun to put together three classic Halloween costumes, but in a modern way, yet using…

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  • Giveaway: “Claremont” 1930s Oxfords!

    September 9, 2013

    It’s that time again, time for a GIVEAWAY! Whee! What’s up for grabs? A pair of 1930s “Claremont” Oxfords -or- a gift certificate for the equivalent amount ($135 value). How to enter?…

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  • Community Pride: Historical Sewing Online

    August 30, 2013

    Costume bloggers at Costume College 2012 I just want to take this moment to say how proud I am of the online historical sewing community. This is a truly amazing group of…

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  • 2013 Costume College, Pt. 1

    August 8, 2013

    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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