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V277: Working With Ostrich Feathers: Plumes, Drabs, and Spads

V277: Working With Ostrich Feathers: Plumes, Drabs, and Spads

Today I would like to share my experiences with ostriches. ... or... at least their feathers. Ostrich feathers are not as straight-forward as one would think. There are three different...
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V276: Review: 18th Century Bath Products from Litttle Bits Clothing Company

A little while ago I received some lovely 18th century beauty products from Litttle Bits Clothing Company, and I have had the chance to test out the bath products. I...
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V274: Steampunking at Piper's Opera House, Virginia City, NV

V274: Steampunking at Piper's Opera House, Virginia City, NV

Last night was our 2nd Annual Victorian Steampunk Ball . It was riotous and epic and wonderful, and despite running around like a chicken with my head cut off, I...
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V275: How to Take In-Focus Detail Photos With Any Point-and-Shoot Camera

V275: How to Take In-Focus Detail Photos With Any Point-and-Shoot Camera

We've all seen pictures like this, most frustratingly on eBay and Etsy. Don't fall victim to the blurry detail shot! Today I'm going to share the secret of taking up-close,...
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V272: Finished Indienne Print Curtain Gown, 1780

V272: Finished Indienne Print Curtain Gown, 1780

Finally I've got all the little bits n' bobs complete on my Indienne print Curtain-Along dress, and just in time too - we leave for Colonial Williamsburg this coming Wednesday!...
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V271: First Look at "23Skidoo" 1920s Spectator T-Strap Shoes

V271: First Look at "23Skidoo" 1920s Spectator T-Strap Shoes

Those of you who follow along on Facebook have already seen these, but I wanted to share them here on the blog too. I'm *so* excited about the new "23Skidoo"...
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V270: The "Robe Royaliste" at Nevada Museum of Art

V270: The "Robe Royaliste" at Nevada Museum of Art

Last night I had another opportunity to model for the costume painting class at the Nevada Museum of Art. I wore my new "Robe Royaliste," a dress I made, erm,...
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V269: A Baby Neckerchief from a Baby Gown

V269: A Baby Neckerchief from a Baby Gown

I'm a sucker for fancy embroideries, but I just plain suck at doing them myself, so I look for textiles that already have nice embroideries on them. A tantalizing source...
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V267: Bomber Girl Pin-Up Photoshoot

V267: Bomber Girl Pin-Up Photoshoot

Behind the Scenes at Junkee Yesterday Stephanie and I went down to Junkee Clothing Exchange for a "Bomber Girl" photoshoot. We don't find out if we'd made the Top 20...
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V265: Vintage Haul of Random Things

V265: Vintage Haul of Random Things

I should have known when I popped down to Junkee Clothing Exchange (one of the coolest stores in Reno-Land, choc full of all manner of sweet costumer swag, from hot...
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V263:How To Find Original Image Sources on Google

V263:How To Find Original Image Sources on Google

Last week there was some talk about citing sources, particularly image sources, in blog posts, and how it's not being done enough. On of the reasons is because it's so...
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V262: Progress on the "Curtain-Along" 1780s Indienne Gown

V262: Progress on the "Curtain-Along" 1780s Indienne Gown

So far so good - and sleeves that FIT! This project might have been quick if I hadn't spend whole chunks of days not doing a darn thing. At least...
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