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Spring2019 - A New Pattern for Simplicity - 1790s Gown and Open Robe!

Spring2019 - A New Pattern for Simplicity - 1790s Gown and Open Robe!

Ann Frankland Lewis - 1794. LACMA I'm excited to officially announce that we've developed another new historical dress pattern for Simplicity! Since first partnering with Simplicity several years ago I've...
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The Green Goblin - 1790s Dress - For Real This Time

The Green Goblin - 1790s Dress - For Real This Time

Nicole, me, and Samantha in our Regency gowns at Costume College 2018 I promised finished-dress-worn photos of this little devil of a 1790s project, so here goes... I was quite...
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Jane Austen Festival, 2018

Jane Austen Festival, 2018

Maggie, Abby, and Nicole looking gorgeous at Jane Austen Festival, 2018 Jane Austen Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, marks the center point of the year. This event always takes place in...
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PRE-ORDER! Spring Historic Shoes!

PRE-ORDER! Spring Historic Shoes!

Ladies, it's time. It's February 1st. We promised you a pre-order and a pre-order you shall have! We have four fresh new styles for you covering pretty much all of...
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Jane Austen Festival in Pictures

Jane Austen Festival in Pictures

How remiss am I in sharing photos, proper photos, from the Jane Austen Festival. So remiss! In fact, when I opened up this draft post to see how far I'd...
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The "Jane Austen Goes to Ikea and then to Jane Austen Festival" Gown

The "Jane Austen Goes to Ikea and then to Jane Austen Festival" Gown

This year was my first visit to Jane Austen Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, at beautiful Locust Grove historic site. I had been to Locust Grove before on a rainy November...
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Abby's Jane Austen Fest Dinner Dress - a Lesson in Plan B...or...C?

Abby's Jane Austen Fest Dinner Dress - a Lesson in Plan B...or...C?

Hey Lovelies -- So the last time I blogged about my Jane Austen Fest Dinner Dress I was totally jiving on this idea of making a tunic and turbany/chiffonettey thing...
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Abby's Austen Fest Dinner Dress

Abby's Austen Fest Dinner Dress

Hey All! Abby here! As some of you know, Lauren & I will be attending Jane Austen Festival in Louisville, KY this July (soo excited to go home for business!...
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Jane Austen Goes to Ikea - Slow Progress

Jane Austen Goes to Ikea - Slow Progress

Slow progress on this 1790s gown, but it'll {eventually} come together in time for JA Fest in July. Jane Austen Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, is 10 weeks away and I...
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1820s Green Dress Construction Details - Bodice

1820s Green Dress Construction Details - Bodice

Happy Friday! Abby here again for more yummy 1820s Green Dress construction info & detail shots! If you missed previous posts you can check out the general observation & sleeve...
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Regency Foxed Slippers - Inspo

Regency Foxed Slippers - Inspo

The Met, c. 1805-10 As we near the end of 2016 and look towards 2017, it's time to think about new historic shoe styles. Yaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!! Whenever I start musing on...
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Exclusive Manchester Regency Boots - Pre-Order Open!

Exclusive Manchester Regency Boots - Pre-Order Open!

It's been an age in developing our recreation of the famous Manchester Art Gallery c. 1820 Grecian booties. Voted as our Cycle 6 Exclusive, the Manchester Regency Boots are finally...finally!...finally!...
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