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My Victorian Summer Bonnet by Maggie

My Victorian Summer Bonnet by Maggie

As promised, here is an informational post with lots of pictures, all about my Victorian Summer Bonnet. This bonnet was made for me by Maggie Waterman, a fabulous costumier and...
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Time Travel: Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe, and Rendezvous in Carson City

Time Travel: Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe, and Rendezvous in Carson City

So for all my complaining, I love this dress (now). It wore really quite well! The events of the day included a trip up to Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe, to...
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Hey, Whatever Happened To...[1840s-50s-whatever dress]

Hey, Whatever Happened To...[1840s-50s-whatever dress]

It's one of the many other things I haven't been showing you. It's not the Baroque gown, I know, but I had to get this one done for events tomorrow!...
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The Great 1840s Combustion...

The Great 1840s Combustion...

...on Hold.Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very sorry to announce that the 1840s day dress for this year's Dickens Christmas Fair...is on hold until next year.Why, you whimper? On account...
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The Great 1840s Madness, and Some 18th c. Toile-ing

The Great 1840s Madness, and Some 18th c. Toile-ing

It feels fantastic to be sewing again, and to be sewing on a tight deadline. I believe in the power of tight deadlines to keep us excited about a project,...
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The Great 1840s Digression

The Great 1840s Digression

Today I went to the fabric store for one thing and one thing only: muslin, primarily for the purpose of mocking up James' 18th c. men's suit (more on this...
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Time Travel: Le Bal Des Vampyres, 1840s

Time Travel: Le Bal Des Vampyres, 1840s

I promise you I have some delectable projects to begin updating about soon, including a fantastic 18th c. men's ensemble ripe with embroidery and velvet and goodies. However, I also...
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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...
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Time Travel: Dickens Dress A Go-Go

Time Travel: Dickens Dress A Go-Go

Well, there goes another one! The Middle Class Elizabethan gown I wrote about not two days ago just sold from Etsy this evening, woohoo! So now it's time to list...
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