American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
1930s Velvet Christmas Gown Progress
There was never a better time to start something than so close to a deadline, but with just a couple days of hard graft, I'm surprised and relieved that the...
1930s Velvet Evening Gown Inspiration
To get right to it, I have about two weeks to make my Christmas Party dress. This year it's green and it's velvet, and it's all the fault of these...
A 1930s "Bonnie & Clyde" Sweater Blouse
Another adventure in sewing knits - I'm hooked, now! I've got my wooly nylon thread, my ballpoint needles, and a goodly dose of foolhardiness. Sorting through my vintage sweaters board...
An Easy Thrifted and Me-Made 1930s Fall Outfit
With so many fanciful gowns from various centuries lingering in my closet, 20th century items just feel like normal clothes now. Which is great! Sure, I wear my share of...
Miss Fisher Chinoiserie Jacket Refashion
The Miss Fisher Fashion quest continues! So far I've made some trousers, a skirt, a blouse, a couple hats, and I've purchased a few things as well. I've also caught...
My Version of McCall 8641 - 1936 Skirt Pattern
My 1930s "Miss Fisher" skirt inspired by McCall 8641 from 1936 Continuing on with my Miss Fisher Capsule Wardrobe, I set to making a skirt from the navy blue wool...
1930s Photoshoot with Elspeth for Royal Vintage Shoes
Gosh, I've been so busy I've forgotten to share SO much! Time to back up and show you the pretty pictures! I put together a photo shoot with Elspeth, a...
My First Miss Fisher Outfit
Last month I wrote about my love obsession with Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, and of course Miss Fisher's fashion. While the show is set in 1929, most of what Miss...
Double Vintage 1970s-does-1930s Wide Legged Pants
If you've been following me for awhile you'll know I have a bit of an obsession with vintage pants. Although I own and wear modern low-rise jeans, I much prefer...
Introducing Royal Vintage Shoes - Shoes for 1920s through 1940s
For the past few years I've been running a historical footwear company called American Duchess. We make a lot of really old fashioned shoes, all the way back to the...
1930s Pink Easter Dress and Vintage Underpinnings
I love a holiday, a great excuse to wear something frothy, frilly, and vintage. I've been rather lazy the past several holidays, though, not wanting to shimmy into the underpinnings...
Wearing History 1930s "Moderne" Dress - Done, Finally!
Wearing History "Moderne" dress with alterations, paired with a me-made cloche, and "Sylvia" two-tone 1930s shoes in red/white I finally finished it! YAY! It only took me - oh my...