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17th c. Costuming
I have taken on a commission (actually 2) for a lovely lady in New Hampshire, who is a 17th century reenactress, and greatly in need of both a shift/shirt/smock, and...
Evidence of Time Travelled and Costume Worn
Here are some photos from Saturday, our trip up to Valhalla Renaissance Faire at South Lake Tahoe. I'm ever so pleased with this 1570s Elizabethan jacket. I've wanted to make...
What I Haven't Been Showing You...
Sometimes we seamsters embark upon a project with such gusto that we forget to photograph and post about it. Mostly this happens when there is very little time in which...
American Duchess' Monster List of Resources
Dear Readers, I've decided to move all my resource links off my sidebars, and onto this one page. To get to this page in the future, just click the "RESOURCES"...
Ladies, Your Opinions Please...
Please vote for your favourite Robe a l'Anglaiseonline surveys
The Most Brilliant Shoes Known to Man...
...or at least known to me....or at least IN MY POSSESSION. Last night I had the opportunity to "raid" Lady Carolyn's rack of costumes she's decided to get rid of....
Depressionista's Guide to Cheap Frenchie Decorating
A bit about myself: I live in a three bedroom apartment in a town you've never heard of, next to a city you don't really want to visit. I've lived...
Pogey Monday
This weekend I took a drive (in excellent company of man and dog) down to Grass Valley, CA, one of my favourite places ever. I hadn't been in ages, years...
Going Baroque: Mucho Progresso!
Much has been accomplished since last I posted. For one, I worked on the skirt, cutting the front length and making the swooping curve that creates the train in back....
Hey, Whatever Happened To...
...that 1940 vintage summer dress? Well, I've been bad. I've worn this dress three or so times, but have only gotten pictures of it today! And not very many pictures...
Friday Review: Fugawee "Connie" Shoes
Okay, this is as much a post of excitement and *glee!* as a "review," but I wanted to show you my new Fugawee shoes, and talk a bit about them....
The Baroque-o-Files: Tidbits and The Backs of Things
Please forgive the messy messy room! However, dogs are always included :-) The tabs will be *under* the skirt when it's worn. I've cut the skirt to length, with a...