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V174: My First Costume Piece...Ever

V174: My First Costume Piece...Ever

Today I'm going to purposefully embarrass myself with a photo of my very first piece of costume ever. I mean "very first piece of costume ever" as the first thing...
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V173: New "Coming Soon" Historical Accessories to Get Excited About

V173: New "Coming Soon" Historical Accessories to Get Excited About

I can't help it - I get excited about new products I'm working on, and I want to share them with you! There are cool things in the works. I...
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V172: Vintage 1940s, 50s and 60s Patterns

V172: Vintage 1940s, 50s and 60s Patterns

Yesterday I received a wonderful gift from Beth - four gorgeous vintage sewing patterns! I looooove vintage patterns. There is something about them that just makes sewing with one a...
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V171: A Vintage Button Hook

V171: A Vintage Button Hook

We've all seen these funny little tools. What are they for, even? We no longer wear button-up shoes these days, but back in the 1920s and prior, this was an...
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V170: What Is Inside an American Duchess Shoe?

V170: What Is Inside an American Duchess Shoe?

All this mess makes up one Astoria shoe Hi Ladies! Today I'd like to show you just what makes up a pair of American Duchess shoes. It's good to know...
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Tagged: Shoes Vintage365
V168: Happy Saturday!

V168: Happy Saturday!

This is *my* Saturday mantra, how about you? Thanks to several FB friends for posting this :-)
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Tagged: Miscellany
V169: The Pony Express Re-Ride at Fort Churchill, NV

V169: The Pony Express Re-Ride at Fort Churchill, NV

This past Thursday, my parents and I ventured out to Fort Churchill, Nevada, to see the Pony Express Association's annual re-ride event, in which riders travel the same route, in...
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V167: Small Biz Betties: Discovering What the Market Needs

V167: Small Biz Betties: Discovering What the Market Needs

Welcome back to Small Biz Betties, where we'll be talking about starting and maintaining your own small, niche business. Today let's discuss the most important thing, your IDEA. Every small...
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V166: Book Review: "The Art of Finger Waving" by Paul Compan

V166: Book Review: "The Art of Finger Waving" by Paul Compan

Art of Finger Waving -- Recreating Vintage 1920s and 1930s Hairstyles Paul Compan (c) 2007 by Bramcost Publications ISBN 978-1-934268-34-6 There are few techniques in the world of vintage fashion...
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V165: Costumer's Link Love {2}

V165: Costumer's Link Love {2}

Here are some costume blogs I've found recently, and really enjoy. I hope you enjoy them too!: MyLadyWeb: Women's History and Women Authors WearWhenWhy - Bring the Past to the...
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Tagged: Shoes
V164: Vintage Shoe Ads of 1939-1941

V164: Vintage Shoe Ads of 1939-1941

Oh how I love shoes, particularly vintage 20th century shoes. They make me swoon! Some of you already know I'm working on a couple 1920s and 30s designs for next...
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V163: The Carson City Rendezvous, 1860

V163: The Carson City Rendezvous, 1860

Mums on the left, me on the right, in our plaid hoop dresses, and bonnets made by dear friend Maggie This past weekend Mummsies and I attended the Carson City...
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