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Why We Costume, Part 1: Every Dance is Your Wedding
Let’s take a break from our regularly scheduled costuming for a little insight, a little philosophy, a little article on why it is I believe we costume. Why DO we costume?What is…
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Christmas Bait
Hooray for The Holidays! The Dreamstress posted about her lovely Christmas Bait (closely related to Pogey Bait), so I thought I’d post about mine as well. Amongst the cuddly flannel PJs, fluffy…
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Early Christmas Gifts, Ubersexlich, All Manner of Update…
It’s been a crazy mid-month, and here’s hoping things calm down. Lots of happenings and announcements and other zaniness ahead… First Up – Pogey Bait! Nicole, herself a fantastic seamstress and wonderful…
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The Great 1840s Combustion…
…on Hold. Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very sorry to announce that the 1840s day dress for this year’s Dickens Christmas Fair…is on hold until next year. Why, you whimper? On account…
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Christmastime!
The Lady of Portland House made me smile with this little Q&A (I refuse to call it a meme, I don’t even know what that is really!), so I’ve done it for…
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The Importance of Sewing Space
I’ve been so bad at updating, and this is because my brain has been a frazzled mess of goo due to the lack of organization and functionality of my sewing space. That…
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It’s That Time of Year: American Duchess T-Shirts
Who wants candy? American Duchess Boutique on Etsy Retail shop is up and running, taking international orders as well as domestic, yay!
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Birthday A La Francaise
Last weekend I celebrated my birthday by skipping down to Alameda for an evening of dancing with my favorite people. When I returned on Sunday, my parents and I celebrated again, with…
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70 Thank Yous to 70 Followers
Today I’m happy to celebrate 70 followers to this blog! Thank you to all my readers, and welcome to all the new readers! 2010 is fast approaching and I hope to fill…
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American Duchess, Now Open For Business
American Duchess is now accepting costuming commissions, yay! I am not solely an 18th century seamster – I also work in Elizabethan, Baroque, Regency, Victorian, Edwardian, and retro fashions from the 1920s-60s.…
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Costume Queen Gives “Kreativ Blogger” Nod to American Duchess
This portrait by Allan Ramsay has absolutely nothing to do with the article you’re about to read. Tonight I have reason to celebrate! American Duchess has received the “Kreativ Blogger” award from…
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Taking Stock: Project Updates and Plans
American Duchess has undergone a change in location: I have moved from California to Nevada, and all of my things (and I mean ALL) are currently stacked haphazardly in a storage shed,…
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A Pogey Weekend
Two words best describe my adventures last Sunday: “Pogey” and “Bait.” If you are unfamiliar with Pogey Bait, please take a stroll over to the Dreamstress, and read about it. There are…
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Congratulations Avi, Cutest Crafting Pet!
Congratulations to Avi, Taiwan Dog Extraordinaire, who won The Dreamstress’ “Cutest Crafting Pet Competition!” Avi won a box full of all kinds of goodies – a bag of pineapple lumps (have since…
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Cold-Weather Couture for the Chilly 18th c. Lady
Someone looks coooollldddd. It’s cold outside. Really cold. Really wet. Really windy. It can safely be assumed that back in the 18th c it was also cold, wet, and windy, particularly in…
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ATTN: Northern Nevada Costumers
I’m not sure how many of you lovely ladies who follow AmDuch are anywhere even remotely close to Reno, but who knows! If you are one of those elusive Reno costumers, this…
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John Galliano’s 18th Century Pannier Revival
Someone’s been in the 18th century bubbly…with a side of pierogi. It’s John Galliano, one of the leading high fashion designers in the world. His Spring 2009 collection blended heavy embroideries, fur,…
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The Language of the Fan
It might very well be impossible to be a costumer and not have heard of “The Language of the Fan.” It’s like Latin – we all know it existed, but few of…
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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…
