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What is Osnaburg?

I was pretty stoked recently when I found osnaburg fabric at Walmart, of all places. I bought what was left on the bolt, dreaming of all the awesome interlinings and...
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Bright Yellow Regency Gowns

Bright Yellow Regency Gowns

...because there's never enough yellow in my life! I have to admit that Regency isn't my period, so when it came time to look for inspiration for something to wear...
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Tagged: Regency Research

Men's Regency Inspiration

I've been a bag blogger, I know! It's just that, well you know how it goes - brain fried with all kinds of in-progress projects, future projects, crazy stuff happening....
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Tagged: Regency Research
The Great Gibson Giveaway WINNER - Anna Olivia

The Great Gibson Giveaway WINNER - Anna Olivia

And what an amazing giveaway it was! Well over 500 entries! Alas, it is time to choose a winner, and that winner is.......... Anna Olivia Anna, you shared on Twitter,...
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Tagged: Miscellany
New 1930s Wearing History "Moderne" in Progress

New 1930s Wearing History "Moderne" in Progress

So after making that big scary list of stuff that I need/want to make this year, of course I've set to work on none of it at all. I have...
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Upcoming 2013 Projects

Upcoming 2013 Projects

I don't quite know how this happened, but I sat down to figure out what I need to sew this year, and suddenly realized there's...quite a lot of it!...and I...
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Gibson Edwardian Shoes GIVEAWAY!

Gibson Edwardian Shoes GIVEAWAY!

The Gibson Giveaway is Now CLOSED It's time for another giveaway! This time, snag yourself a pair of Gibson Edwardian Shoes in your choice of colors: About the Prize: Up...
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Tagged: Shoes
Beautiful Historical Fans - Please Vote!

Beautiful Historical Fans - Please Vote!

Hello Lovelies! Today I'd like to share with you a number of gorgeous historical fans, and ask your opinion on which you like the most... Fan #1 - The Met,...
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"Gibson" Edwardian Shoes Now on Pre-Order

"Gibson" Edwardian Shoes Now on Pre-Order

Today's the day! "Gibsons" are now on sale! February 15 - March 8, 2013, you can order your pair and receive the discounted price. We need to sell about 50...
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Tagged: Edwardian Shoes

18th Century Pattens for Shoes

Bata Shoe Museum - Shoes with clog English, 1710-1730 Pattens. What are pattens, besides really really cool? Pattens were ladies' shoe accessories worn to protect one's fancy shoes, to raise...
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Introducing "Gibson" Edwardian Shoes

Introducing "Gibson" Edwardian Shoes

Ladies, it's that time again, time for a new historical shoe style! I've been waiting ages to properly introduce you to our latest lady, "Gibson." You may have seen hints...
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Tagged: Edwardian Shoes
23Skidoo Photo Shoot with Miss Art Deco, San Francisco

23Skidoo Photo Shoot with Miss Art Deco, San Francisco

Last month we did a lovely photo shoot with Monica, Miss Art Deco, and her stylish beau Sam, at the wonderful Chateau Tivoli in San Francisco. Monica wore a smashing...
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