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New Historical Shoes Coming Soon from American Duchess

New Historical Shoes Coming Soon from American Duchess

As I dig out from under the *piles* of boxes, here are some new shoes to entice you... "Tissot" 1860-1880 - great for Civil War, Natural Form, and Bustle Eras....
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Tagged: Shoes

Bastille Day Picnic Inspiration

Portrait of Madame Emilie Seriziat and her Son, 1795 I've been MIA lately due to moving, yay! But also nay! because all of my sewing stuff is in complete disarray....
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Our "Great Gatsby" Movie Meet-Up Party

Our "Great Gatsby" Movie Meet-Up Party

So who went to see "The Great Gatsby" last night?! Our local costume club, Great Basin Costume Society, got together to watch the movie and enjoy some dessert afterward at...
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Tagged: 1920s Events Vintage
"The Great Gatsby" 1920s Extravaganza (and SALE!)

"The Great Gatsby" 1920s Extravaganza (and SALE!)

Oh my goodness, Gatsby. Our little costuming club is dressing up for tomorrow's opening night, and I can't wait to sport my Unique Vintage beaded gown and black/gold sparkly 23Skidoos....
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Tagged: 1920s Shoes Vintage
Tavistock Button Boots Steampunk Photoshoot at the Sparks Museum

Tavistock Button Boots Steampunk Photoshoot at the Sparks Museum

It's been *ages* since Chris, Angie, and I did this Victorian / Steampunk photo shoot for Tavistock, featuring the "Green Acres" gown, and, of course, our new black button boots....
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1959 Derby Day Dress - Simplicity 3063

1959 Derby Day Dress - Simplicity 3063

Yesterday was our Great Basin Costume Society's "Fancy Fillies Derby Day Tea," where bunches of eccentric people got together, wore weird clothes, and watched some horse race... Hehe <3 The...
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LACMA Sacque-Ma: Operation Petti-Pouf

LACMA Sacque-Ma: Operation Petti-Pouf

Thank you to everyone who left incredibly helpful comments on yesterday's petticoat post. Last night I went for it with implementing each of the changes suggested, to see what effect...
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LACMA Sacque-ma: The Petticoat, and Why Bigger Isn't Always Better

LACMA Sacque-ma: The Petticoat, and Why Bigger Isn't Always Better

I spent this past weekend toiling on a "simple" petticoat for my first Robe a la Francaise ensemble, inspired by this gorgeous sacque in LACMA: I thought it would be...
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My 18th Century "Weddingote"

So....I'm gettin' married. (Woohoo!!) I've been a bit buried in all things wedding, with an additional layer of all things shoes on top, and I realize I totally haven't posted...
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White/Ivory 18th Century Gown Inspiraton

White/Ivory 18th Century Gown Inspiraton

I just received 10 yards of delicious ivory silk taffeta, and I'm just *itching* to make something (or a lot of somethings) out of it. Of course I'm thinking along...
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Finished Project: 18th Century Grand Panier

Finished Project: 18th Century Grand Panier

And my, what a big panier it is! I purchased the now-out-of-print Simplicity 3635 pattern on eBay a few weeks back. The package contains patterns for stays, pockets, a chemise,...
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WINNER: Highbury Giveaway!

WINNER: Highbury Giveaway!

Wowza, guys, the Highbury giveaway was splendid! With nearly 1000 entries, all the sharing really helped get the word out about Highbury, and helped us reach the manufacturing goal. Woot!...
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Tagged: Events