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1830s indienne print day dress
Almost there! I finished attaching the waistband lining and finally hauled out all the gear for a real try on… read more about my 1830s indienne print day dress |
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what not to wear?
Yay! I and my striped Regency dress have been featured on someone’s livejournal as an example of “women who shouldn’t be wearing high-waisted dresses.” |
Granted, that’s not a terribly flattering photo, but why should I have to ignore a whole period just because my body type doesn’t suit the period according to modern eyes? What, there were no large women in the Regency? Gwyneth Paltrow had them all killed off? I embrace my inner Mrs. Jennings!
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Costume Academy (Berkeley, Calif.)
The Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild has just announced Costume Academy, a one day, multi-workshop event on Sunday, March 14th. Basically, there are three time slots with three classes in each — you take one class per time slot, so a total of three classes in one day. |
The class topics include pattern drafting and draping, trimming (buttons, embroidery and ribbon flowers), hair pieces and ear prosthetics, Victorian practical and decorative pleating, and an overview on 18th c. quilted petticoats.
Should be excesses of fun — cost is $45 members (including ICG members)/$50 non-members. Lots more info, include sign-up info, is available at at this website.
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vintage 1920s? kimono
As promised, here are photos of the vintage kimono that I was given for Christmas. I know nothing about kimonos, so I’d love to know if anyone has any guesses on whether the date given by the shop (1920s) is correct. It’s totally hand sewn and still has the original tags. The lining is pieced from white and yellow fabric — feels like crepe de chine — and shows some age spotting. The kimono fabric itself feels like it could be either silk or rayon. |
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more peers photos
On Rollie’s site — you can see better pics of my hair here and here. |