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V299: Real WWII Bomber Girls
Today is the Battle Born Day's Bomber Girl Pageant. I'm getting my '40s on right now, and will be dancing the night away, and hopefully impressing the pageant judges with...
V297: Review: Litttle Bits 18th Century Makeup Products
For those of your interested in 18th century makeup - recipes, application, general wear - you'll be pleased with Litttle Bits Clothing Company's line of Georgian beauty products for the...
V295: Victorian Plastic - Yes, Victorian; Yes, Plastic
Ever since learning about plastic injection molding of the 1870s, I've been gnawing on the idea of Victorian plastics. It seems like an oxymoron - we all know plastic is...
V296: Victorian Christmas...Stuff
With the holidays looming, it's time to think about what the heck to wear for all the fun Victorian Christmas events. I've been spending 2012 building up my 18th century...
V294: LACMA Sacque-Ma Fabric on the Way!
So I was able to order the silk brocade fabric for my new obsessive project, the LACMA Sacque-ma. I feel like...like...I'm now part of a special club of historical costumers...
V293: Finished Project: Indienne Print "Curtain-Along" Gown, 1780
I finished my "Curtain-Along" dress in time to wear to Colonial Williamsburg, but it rained the day I had planned to wear it, and only donned it for a couple...
V292: American Duchess Autumn Sale! 10% Off Historical Shoes n' Accessories
Celebrate this most lovely of seasons with us - gear up for Halloween, or even get a jump on your Holiday gift shopping. Visit www.american-duchess.com or click the image above...
V291: New Project: LACMA Sacque-ma
Well, it's happened again. You will know what I speak of. I've bumped into a dress that I simply *must make.* It's this one, from LACMA: LACMA Collections Online -...
V290: Hello, Baby
Probably 1850-1855Attributed to: William W. Kennedy (1818-1885) Acc. No. 1931.100.7 Well, today my niece London was born. Happy literal day of birth to her. :-) I have maniacal plans to...
V289: Where to Wear - How To Throw Your Own Costume Events
Ladies attending the 2012 Titanic Memorial Tea, at a local tea shoppe called The Isles Hi All! Today I'm going to answer another question I get often - where to...
V288: How I "Found My Era" - Question n' Answer
Hi All! I received a question from Rachel and KittyKatt, asking how I found the era of history that was my favorite to start making clothes for, so I thought...
V287: My 18th Century Pocket
So...I did make a pocket. It only took me 7 months to complete because of my intrepid laziness when it comes to hand embroidery. Luckily, flying on airplanes is a...