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Lookin' Spiffy

Lookin' Spiffy

To celebrate 99 followers, I've revised the layout to the blog. I've added another side bar, hopefully to keep relevant information from getting lost "down below," and also to keep...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
Why We Costume, Part 2: Because We Don't Have To.

Why We Costume, Part 2: Because We Don't Have To.

When I was in college, I got into dressing up in vintage and retro clothing. I tried to "live the lifestyle" that was Rockabilly - polka dot dresses, high heeled...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
Condolences

Condolences

Our thoughts are with Leimomi of The Dreamstress, tonight, sending her *hugs* for the passing of her Nana Oakes. We love you, Leimomi!
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
Why We Costume, Part 1: Every Dance is Your Wedding

Why We Costume, Part 1: Every Dance is Your Wedding

Let's take a break from our regularly scheduled costuming for a little insight, a little philosophy, a little article on why it is I believe we costume.Why DO we costume?What...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
Ubersexlich...Proof of Life

Ubersexlich...Proof of Life

Proof of my exploits as a hired seamster. That's a LOT of trim, and it's not even a quarter of it. There will, of course be more...everywhere...down the front edges,...
American Duchess
Trim-Laden Teaser

Trim-Laden Teaser

Oh Duchess, you're SUCH a tease! The collar of James' frock coat, trimmed out,ready to be stitched to the body of the coat. Whee!
American Duchess
The Dark Side of Costuming...

The Dark Side of Costuming...

Girl, what the heck have you been doing!? We want updates already!I've been doing the most mundane, neck-aching, back-breaking, horrific-yet-necessary part of the costuming job: cutting.This doesn't seem like such...
American Duchess
Tagged: 18th Century
Christmas Bait

Christmas Bait

Hooray for The Holidays! The Dreamstress posted about her lovely Christmas Bait (closely related to Pogey Bait), so I thought I'd post about mine as well. Amongst the cuddly flannel...
American Duchess
Early Christmas Gifts, Ubersexlich, All Manner of Update...

Early Christmas Gifts, Ubersexlich, All Manner of Update...

It's been a crazy mid-month, and here's hoping things calm down. Lots of happenings and announcements and other zaniness ahead...First Up - Pogey Bait! Nicole, herself a fantastic seamstress and...
American Duchess
Apocalyptic Costuming and Life

Apocalyptic Costuming and Life

Sometimes things just don't work out. Sometimes NOTHING works out. This makes me very grumpy. Dickens Day Dress? No. New Car? No. Sick dog? Yes. Men's Breeches Toile for James'...
American Duchess
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...
American Duchess
Christmastime!

Christmastime!

The Lady of Portland House made me smile with this little Q&A (I refuse to call it a meme, I don't even know what that is really!), so I've done...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany