American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
Podcast Episode 1: Welcome to Fashion History with American Duchess!
Hello All! Lauren and I are sooo excited to announce a new project we've been working on for the past few weeks - Fashion History with American Duchess - a...
Pieces of Me - Remaking an 18th Century Gown
Sacque gown, partially deconstructed, 1765-69 - National Trust NT 1350856 It's commonly known that 18th century dress textiles were made and remade and remade again. A great many extant gowns...
Jane Austen Goes to Ikea - Slow Progress
Slow progress on this 1790s gown, but it'll {eventually} come together in time for JA Fest in July. Jane Austen Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, is 10 weeks away and I...
Simplicity 8411 - A New 18th Century Pattern!
Howdy! After many moons we finally get to announce the release of our new collaboration with Simplicity Patterns - Simplicity 8411. Now right off the bat many of you will...
Oh Snap - A 1930s Photoshoot
A couple weeks ago we had the opportunity to shoot with a stunning woman, Rachel, who transformed from a hip, modern gal into a statuesque Joan Crawford movie star. Love...
Simplicity 8248 1930s Dress - Results and Review
Simplicity 8248 - 1930s Dress - made in rayon-like cotton. Ever since Simplicity released two new 1930s patterns last Fall I have been just dying to make one up. The...
Guts - Inspecting the Insides of 18th Century Garments
Vintage Textile, c. 1780s (click through for more). This is the waist edge at the center back of the bodice. Lauren here > Historical costuming is a journey. It starts...
1820s Green Dress Construction Details - Bodice
Happy Friday! Abby here again for more yummy 1820s Green Dress construction info & detail shots! If you missed previous posts you can check out the general observation & sleeve...
How to Research Like a Boss: Part 6
How to be a Boss at Research Part 6: I’ve done all this research & I want to share it with the world - Rules of Engagement For Review: Part...
How to Research like a Boss - Part 5
How to Research like a Boss: Part 5 - Tertiary Sources & the Changing Research World – Rules of Engagement, or, Facebook with Caution. (For Review: Part 1, Part 2,...
Butterick Pattern Catalog, 1937 - A Few Faves
Butterick, 1937 Some time ago I went on a bit of a bender looking for original sewing pattern counter books. One of the counter books I had the good fortune...
Help a Georgian Gal Out - Please Vote for Us!
Dear Ladies and Gents of Centuries Past, It's the last few days of the Fedex Small Business Grant contest, and we need your help. The finalist are decided upon a...