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V199: Georgian Man Candy

V199: Georgian Man Candy

Oh, I know you're disappointed this post isn't about sexy, be-wigged gentlemen on the 18th century. It's about the kind of bling a man would have worn on his shoes...
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V197: Summer Tea at Carolyn's

V197: Summer Tea at Carolyn's

Today I attended a delightful Summer Tea, hosted by Carolyn and Debbie of the Great Basin Costume Society. There were lots of lovely things to eat, and lovely people with...
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V195: Red Dress in The Garden

V195: Red Dress in The Garden

Here is preview of a shoot Chris and I did yesterday, for this weekend's Bastille Day Sale. More on that tomorrow, along with more photos...
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V196: Bastille Day Sale, July 14-15 - Vive La France!

V196: Bastille Day Sale, July 14-15 - Vive La France!

Today and tomorrow, all 18th century items in the American-Duchess.com shop are on sale for 25% off. That includes Pompadours, Kensingtons, and Pemberlies, as well as Fleur and Dauphine shoe...
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V194: More Robe a l'Anglaise Problem Solving

V194: More Robe a l'Anglaise Problem Solving

Just getting any idea of final look, with one panel of skirt pinned on, and some trim pinned to the CF - the trim will go around the neckline and...
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V193: Interview With Lauren Maringola, "Wearing History" Patterns

Today's interview is with a fantastic, successful, lady entrepreneur and seamstress, Lauren Maringola, of Wearing History, a wonderful company producing authentic, reproduction vintage patterns for a wide range of sizes....
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V192: What I've Learned About Sleeves (in the past 24 hours)

V192: What I've Learned About Sleeves (in the past 24 hours)

...besides that sleeves are evil and the bane of every seamstress' existence... The boneyard of fabric scraps...and sleeves. At least they can become trim for the gown, and not go...
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V191: Matchy - Or Not - Striped 18th Century Gowns

Sometimes it really helps, when you're in the midst of working on a project, to go back and look at reference images, to see how the seamstresses back in the...
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V190: Progress on the 1770s l'Anglaise

V190: Progress on the 1770s l'Anglaise

Oooo, fits niiice... LIES! I spent all day yesterday working on this new robe a l'Anglaise, draping, then cutting and stitching. Then correcting. Correcting more. Cursing. More correcting. Ah, if...
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V189: Beginning a Robe a l'Anglaise a la Polonaise

V189: Beginning a Robe a l'Anglaise a la Polonaise

I've been procrastinating on, well, everything costume-related, and with Costume College a mere month away, it's time to get down to business with this striped gown. My material - I...
V188: Time to Start Planning for Costume College

V188: Time to Start Planning for Costume College

This year will be my first time attending Costume College in LA. Nervous? Yes! I've determined that during the day, easy 20th c. vintage wear will be great, but then...
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V186: Happy 4th of July

V186: Happy 4th of July

Happy Independence Day! Enjoy your BBQs, fireworks, and fun time with friends! The 4th is a great time to dress up patriotically, too. I tried the "Happy Pompadour" hairstyle from...
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