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BOOK RELEASE: The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking

BOOK RELEASE: The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking

Today's the big day! Our book, The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking: How to Handsew Georgian Gowns and Wear The with Style has officially been released! While you...
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The American Duchess Guide: Behind the Scenes With The 1760s Sacque Gown {Video}

The American Duchess Guide: Behind the Scenes With The 1760s Sacque Gown {Video}

Our c. 1768 sacque gown created for The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking, made for and modeled by Abby Cox. You can create this or your own creative...
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How to Research Like a Boss: Part 6

How to Research Like a Boss: Part 6

How to be a Boss at Research Part 6: I’ve done all this research & I want to share it with the world - Rules of Engagement For Review: Part...
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How to Research like a Boss - Part 5

How to Research like a Boss - Part 5

How to Research like a Boss: Part 5 - Tertiary Sources & the Changing Research World – Rules of Engagement, or, Facebook with Caution. (For Review: Part 1, Part 2,...
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How to be a Boss at Research - Part 4

How to be a Boss at Research - Part 4

How to be a Boss at Research Part 4: Secondary Sources - Rules of Engagement. Hey Y'all! Here we are at Part 4 of this series (Part 1, Part 2,...
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How to be a Boss at Research - Part 3

How to be a Boss at Research - Part 3

How to be a Boss at Research Part 3: Rules of Engagement - Primary Sources Alright, kids, we're here. Part 3 of what appears to be a very long series...
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How to be a Boss at Research - Part 2

How to be a Boss at Research - Part 2

How to be a Boss at Research Part 2: Where to find those pesky primary sources from (mostly) the comfort of your own home! (For Review: Part 1) Hey Ya'll!...
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How to Be a Boss at Research - Part 1

How to Be a Boss at Research - Part 1

How to be a Boss at Research Part 1: Intro, Different Types of Sources Hey Ya’ll! Abby here, and today I want to start a conversation with you about something...
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DIY Hair Powder Shaker, or, DIY Powdered Sugar Shaker (depending on your Pinterest Mood)

DIY Hair Powder Shaker, or, DIY Powdered Sugar Shaker (depending on your Pinterest Mood)

Hello Lovelies! Abby here - Today, I wish to speak with you about Arts & Crafts, while attempting to teach ya'll something that will make Pinterest go crazy with excitement!...
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18th Century Stays: Boning Patterns

18th Century Stays: Boning Patterns

In preparation for making your Simplicity 8162 18th c. stays, you may wish to re-draw the boning pattern. The pattern comes with an accurate layout for half-boned stays. If you...
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How to Add Shaped Pockets to Pants and Skirts

How to Add Shaped Pockets to Pants and Skirts

Pockets. We need them. We put things in them. They keep our hands warm. They're conspicuous in their absence on pants, and a pleasure when included in skirts. Quite a...
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How to Make Your Own "Mistress Firebrand" 18th Century Shoes

How to Make Your Own "Mistress Firebrand" 18th Century Shoes

Last week I shared with you our "Mistress Firebrand" shoes, a pair of "Georgiana" dyeable sateen 18th century shoes that I had decorated with fabric dye, fabric paint, silver lace,...
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