American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
Upcoming 2013 Projects
I don't quite know how this happened, but I sat down to figure out what I need to sew this year, and suddenly realized there's...quite a lot of it!...and I...
Beautiful Historical Fans - Please Vote!
Hello Lovelies! Today I'd like to share with you a number of gorgeous historical fans, and ask your opinion on which you like the most... Fan #1 - The Met,...
18th Century Pattens for Shoes
Bata Shoe Museum - Shoes with clog English, 1710-1730 Pattens. What are pattens, besides really really cool? Pattens were ladies' shoe accessories worn to protect one's fancy shoes, to raise...
V330: Shoes to Get Excited About in 2013
Two thousand and twelve is drawing to a close, but that brings excitement for the coming year! I have already been designing and planning my little heart out, and researching...
V323: American Duchess Historical Holiday Gift Guide
Happy Holidays to all of you and yours! 'Tis the season for jolly times, being thankful, and giving lovely gifts to your dear ones. Stumped on what to give to...
V320: American Duchess "Let It Snow" Holiday Sale!
My Dears, it's time! Jump right in to your holiday shopping (and send your hubbies and boyfriends this-a-way) - I've put just about everything in the shop on sale! Enjoy...
V318: Behind The Scenes at Our Winter Wonderland Photo Shoot
The original concept sketch for the Winter Wonderland set I've been *SO FLIPPIN' BUSY* trying to get everything done for the photo shoot yesterday. I finished the blue riding habit,...
V317: 1740s Riding Habit - Nearly There!
Yesterday I made the petticoat and set the sleeves on the riding habit jacket. The petticoat is worn over panniers. I don't have very big ones, but I wanted to...
V316: Riding Habit Trim Inspirations
While I scramble around making the my version of the Snowshill riding habit somewhat wearable, here are some trimming inspirations... 1750-59 VandA - gorgeous, but not the kind of trim...
V315: 1740s Riding Habit Progress...Again
I'm motoring along on this project as fast as I can. I have little time to spare and too much to do to complete it in time for this coming...
V313: 1740s Riding Habit Set-Backs
Ever have one of those days where every bit of sewing you do has to be undone? As it turns out, my wrapped and couched buttonholes *looked* nice, but didn't...
V312: My Attempt at 1740s Wrapped Buttonholes
Thanks to the fabulous Hallie Larkin, over at Sign of the Golden Scissors, I've worked up enough courage to try wrapped buttonholes for my Snowshill riding habit jacket. The originals...