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Making Felicity’s School Outfit and Learning to Lucet
It should be a well known fact by now that the minority of my historical sewing projects are years in the making, so let’s do the run down on
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Pretty Fabric Finally Used Up - My Easter Outfit
I had several ideas for my Easter outfit swirling around my head in the month or so leading up to Easter. There are so many different patterns and
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The Finally, Finally, Finished Regency Straw Bonnet
Years ago, when I made my white Regency dress I planned, and began, a Regency bonnet to go with it.The bonnet would be made from a thrifted braided
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Finishing and Wearing the Plaid Sheer Wool Late Regency (1810’s) Dress
Two days before the fashion show and this was my to-do list for finishing my sheer wool 1810’s gown, now that all the trim was done:~ bind the
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Clouds and Butterflies - a Toddler's Vintage Style Easter Dress
I had a general idea for my niece's Easter dress, which I discussed with my sister-in-law. There was the blue cotton batik with butterflies I'd
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Trimming the Plaid Sheer Wool Late Regency (1810’s) Dress
It was the trim that drew me to the 1810’s dress I was using as my inspiration for my plaid Regency dress.Rows of ruching around the neckline,And
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1-2-3 Rick-Rack Easter Dresses
He is Risen!! Happy Easter!!(Yes, I'm a few days late posting this because Easter weekend was BUSY!)Easter. We celebrate Jesus’s
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Starting The Plaid Sheer Wool Late Regency (1810's) Dress
Once upon a time, Joann’s Fabrics had a sheer wool on their shelves for a season. It was 85% wool, and 15% nylon, so not entirely wool but pretty
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My Sister's Senior Prom Dress - Hermione's Dress with Belle's Skirt
Hemming miles and miles and miles of organza last month was not in my plans. But when your little sister happens to be a senior in high school
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A Joyful Flannel and Wool Winter Outfit
After finishing my Joy Jacket in fall of 2021, I had some fabric left over. About 1 yard of colbalt blue wool, and about a yard and a half of plaid
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Rosy, Lacey, Mid-18th Century, Sleeve Ruffles (Engageantes)
Back in 2017, when I went in the World Race, I picked up several embroidered net lace trims with the intention of making 18th century lace
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Simplicity 8161 - The 1780's "Italian Gown" out of a Bed Sheet
For my sister's birthday last year I decided she needed an 18th century gown. Ok, that's a lie. For my sister's birthday several years ago I
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My Flannel, Kirsten-esque, Christmas Dress
I had no intention of making myself a Christmas dress this year. I figured I wouldn’t have the time. However, 2 weeks before Christmas I walked
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A Coral Necklace Should be Pretty Quick to Make. . . Right??
A coral necklace. Felicity, the American Girl had one, and as I intend to re-create Felicity’s dresses for myself, clearly I needed one
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The Ren Fest, a Linen Petticoat, and Fairy Houses
My sister came to stay with me for 3 days last fall, and it was absolutely delightful. The weekend began with a trip to Joann’s where we bought