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ATTN: Northern Nevada Costumers

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...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
John Galliano's 18th Century Pannier Revival

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...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
The Language of the Fan

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...
American Duchess
The Pretty Picture: Blogging For Costumers

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...
American Duchess
Tagged: How-To Miscellany
All Tied Up: Surviving The Day in a Corset

All Tied Up: Surviving The Day in a Corset

We in this modern age, this 21st century, are witness to a strange and fascinating phenomenon - women having the desire to wear hot, heavy, and restrictive clothing outside, in...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany Undies
Stiff Canine/Kitty Crafting Competition

Stiff Canine/Kitty Crafting Competition

A competition for the cutest crafting pet/sewing helper/general furry costuming menace, over at The Dreamstress. Now, I won't try to sway your vote or anything....just sayin'...that's a Robe a L'Anglaise...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
CONTEST! What Should Avi Be For Halloween?

CONTEST! What Should Avi Be For Halloween?

For those of you who follow my other blogs, you will know all about my dog Avi. She is my sewing "helper" and an all-around awesome critter. Since everyone ELSE...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
Musing...

Musing...

Tee-hee! I promise some epic bomb-sized posts coming up as we near All Hallow's Eve. Oh, I've got some splendid surprises for you!
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
Time Travel: A Weekend of Ridiculous Costume Fun!

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...
American Duchess

The Evolution of Fashion...

Ladies (and Gentlemen Callers)...The history of fashion, from the 18th to the 21st century, has just been beautifully swept through in this wonderful commercial.... ...too bad it's a commercial for...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
1795 Barn Owl Costume: Don't Think I've Forgotten

1795 Barn Owl Costume: Don't Think I've Forgotten

I'll admit I've been distracted. The half-finished taffeta/broadcloth base of the robe has been sitting on my dress form for weeks, untouched, unloved, but not forgotten. It is the start...
American Duchess
Awards: The Dreamstress Gives A Stylish Nod to Lil' Duchie!

Awards: The Dreamstress Gives A Stylish Nod to Lil' Duchie!

Edit: American Duchess t-shirt bran has been honored with the "Stylish Blog Award" by The Dreamstress! I've confused my own self, LOL, but head on over to that other blog...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany