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Amadeus Award: Five 18th c. Blogs I Can't Live Without

Amadeus Award: Five 18th c. Blogs I Can't Live Without

Time for me to pass on this wonderful award that was given to me a little while ago by Mrs. Woffington. So here goes...This award, originally bestowed by Wolfgang Amade...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
Rococo-Inspired Feather Headbands

Rococo-Inspired Feather Headbands

Ok, I know. I've been REALLY bad about updating this blog, after you all came to read it. I promise, PROMISE you an updated TONIGHT on the red-striped jacket I've...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany

A Wee Poll...

My wonderful female readers, if it is not too much to ask, would you all kindly fill out the poll below? My eternal gratitude! I know it has not much...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany

A Little Bird...

...you know you want to click the little bird and see where it goes.Go on...click it! See what rabbit hole it leads you down...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
Depressionistas: Costume Incarnations

Depressionistas: Costume Incarnations

What is one way to save literally barrels full of cash on your out-of-control costuming habit? Remodel, revamp, reuse, recycle, and refurbish your old gowns into brand new ones!Remodeling gowns...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
The Directoire Depressionista: Costuming & the Economy

The Directoire Depressionista: Costuming & the Economy

The Guilt of the FeathersSitting amidst my piles of rooster feathers, I come to realize that I feel guilty about the purchase of them. The desire to create the most...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
Wolfie and Woffington Give a Nod to Lil' Duchie

Wolfie and Woffington Give a Nod to Lil' Duchie

Finally I have returned from work-related duties in Atlanta, Georgia, and have been greeted by such a wonderful surprise! The Celebrated Mrs. Woffington, a wonderful 18th c. blog, has awarded...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
"Sewing Drought"

"Sewing Drought"

So happy was I to receive my feathers and fabrics this past weekend...until I remembered that I won't be able to work on the costume at all for the next...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
Using the Binding Presser Foot You Don't Have...

Using the Binding Presser Foot You Don't Have...

...And Can't Get For Your Machine.I was full of glee today when I discovered such a thing as a binding presser foot for home sewing machines. Visions of perfectly machine...
American Duchess
Tagged: How-To Miscellany
Wherin Lil' Duchie Justifies the Purchase of All Those Feathers...

Wherin Lil' Duchie Justifies the Purchase of All Those Feathers...

If you read last night's tedious entry about feathers, you might have been shocked by how much money I just spent on feathers. I was a little shocked myself as...
American Duchess