As promised, here is an informational post with lots of pictures, all about my Victorian Summer Bonnet. This bonnet was made for me by Maggie Waterman, a fabulous costumier and milliner. Her…
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Time Travel: Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe, and Rendezvous in Carson City
So for all my complaining, I love this dress (now). It wore really quite well! The events of the day included a trip up to Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe, to scout a…
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Hey, Whatever Happened To…[1840s-50s-whatever dress]
It’s one of the many other things I haven’t been showing you. It’s not the Baroque gown, I know, but I had to get this one done for events tomorrow! Don’t hurt…
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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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The Great 1840s Madness, and Some 18th c. Toile-ing
It feels fantastic to be sewing again, and to be sewing on a tight deadline. I believe in the power of tight deadlines to keep us excited about a project, make us…
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The Great 1840s Digression
Today I went to the fabric store for one thing and one thing only: muslin, primarily for the purpose of mocking up James’ 18th c. men’s suit (more on this later). What…
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Time Travel: Le Bal Des Vampyres, 1840s
I promise you I have some delectable projects to begin updating about soon, including a fantastic 18th c. men’s ensemble ripe with embroidery and velvet and goodies. However, I also need to…
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Time Travel: A Weekend of Ridiculous Costume Fun!
Ah, the fruits of our labors. Do we not agree that after working so hard on our historic dresses and hats and whatnots, it is the best reward to be able to…
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Time Travel: Dickens Dress A Go-Go
Well, there goes another one! The Middle Class Elizabethan gown I wrote about not two days ago just sold from Etsy this evening, woohoo! So now it’s time to list another! This…
