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CONTEST! What Should Avi Be For Halloween?

CONTEST! What Should Avi Be For Halloween?

For those of you who follow my other blogs, you will know all about my dog Avi. She is my sewing "helper" and an all-around awesome critter. Since everyone ELSE...
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Tagged: Miscellany
Medivh: 18th c Men's Patterning Terror

Medivh: 18th c Men's Patterning Terror

I've been looking for patterns for the entire World of Warcraft 18th c. men's ensemble, but with very little luck. The costume is built on a basic men's mid-18th c....
American Duchess
Tagged: Research
Musing...

Musing...

Tee-hee! I promise some epic bomb-sized posts coming up as we near All Hallow's Eve. Oh, I've got some splendid surprises for you!
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
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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Oooo, Pretty! Changes!

Ah, finally a new background for American Duchess blog, which I found through The Dreamstress, who has also changed her background to awesomeness! What do you guys think? It's more...in...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
The KCI J&G Project: Reference and Mysterious Mysteries

The KCI J&G Project: Reference and Mysterious Mysteries

The main question on my mind as of late has been "What does the jacket do in the back?" Obviously there is an extant, existing garment, yet no one except...
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The Evolution of Fashion...

Ladies (and Gentlemen Callers)...The history of fashion, from the 18th to the 21st century, has just been beautifully swept through in this wonderful commercial.... ...too bad it's a commercial for...
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Tagged: Miscellany

The CraftFail Verdict

The truth about those scissors I posted about earlier today: no, they don't cut fabric. My world is shattered.My portrait boxes are coming out mega fail. No, you don't get...
American Duchess
Tagged: Events
1795 Barn Owl Costume: Don't Think I've Forgotten

1795 Barn Owl Costume: Don't Think I've Forgotten

I'll admit I've been distracted. The half-finished taffeta/broadcloth base of the robe has been sitting on my dress form for weeks, untouched, unloved, but not forgotten. It is the start...
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Introducing The KCI Jacket & Gilet (J&G) Project

Introducing The KCI Jacket & Gilet (J&G) Project

There is an ensemble it seems all lady costumers smitten with the 18th c truly covet. It is a work of art in textile, construction, and design, and also an...
American Duchess
Tagged: 18th Century
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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Tagged: Events Victorian
Awards: The Dreamstress Gives A Stylish Nod to Lil' Duchie!

Awards: The Dreamstress Gives A Stylish Nod to Lil' Duchie!

Edit: American Duchess t-shirt bran has been honored with the "Stylish Blog Award" by The Dreamstress! I've confused my own self, LOL, but head on over to that other blog...
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Tagged: Miscellany