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#SewingIsHard - 1830s Skirts!
Hi lovelies! It's time for a new video all about the magical world of 1830s skirts. If you're working on an 1830s gown, be it for day or evening, we've...
The Annual 2019 Sewing Slump - My Tips for Self-Care in Sewing
The Letter, Pietro Longhi, 1746 It's that time of year! It seems right about this time, on an annual basis, I go into a dreadful sewing slump. I'm not motivated...
A 1630s Dutch Mistress
A still from "Tulip Fever," a beautiful film with some very very historically accurate 1630s costuming. Oh boy, am I torn on Costume College Gala plans for 2019. I really...
#SewingIsHard - A Corded Petticoat
via I realize I never posted this video here for you guys. Abby shares her trials and tribulations in making her 1830s corded petticoat. Enjoy! If you'd like the PDF...
The Curious Polonaise-Sacque Jacket
1780-81 jacket - Glasgow Museums Collection - 1932.51.o January is Costume A-D-D time. A whole new year lies ahead and we are all brimming with project ideas. Some I've even...
All About 1830s Corsets and Fan Lacing
One of the biggest questions we get about our 1830s ensembles is about the corsets, so we've made a video telling you all about them: Both of our corsets were...
American Duchess on Patreon
Hi Lovelies! I have some big news - we are now on Patreon! Patreon is a way to support creators with small monthly contributions that help us make more and...
My 1830s Bonnet
In the quest to be ever huger in our 1830s attire, the Gigot Girl Gang™ chose a variety of headgear to top off each of our ensembles. Maggie used bonnet...
Holiday Shipping Dates
Just a quick "PSA" post - these are the last days to place USA orders for delivery by December 25th:
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My Ghosts of Dickens Fairs Past
This year will be my first visit to Dickens Fair in San Francisco in many years, and I'm *excited.* I've been to Dickens many times, and even worked it as...
1833 Plaid Dress - Sleeves!
Museum of FIT - go big or go home! The best part about early 1830s gowns, in my opinion, is the sleeves, of course! Big, huge, mega gigot sleeves are...
1833 Plaid Dickens Dress - Progress!
Abby and I think these gowns look rather like 1950s evening gowns before the sleeves go on and ruin everything! More 1830s goodness! All the other Gigot Girl Gang members...