Author: kendra

Posted on

Well Hello There, Long-Neglected Blog!

I’ve been blogging about historical costume since 2002. Thirteen years later, and I think I’ve gotten burned out! Obviously. I’m still dressing up and performing, and still sewing, although at a slower pace than previously. I think I’ve just been at this so long, plus now there are so many blogs and other ways to interact with other costumers, plus maybe I’m old and tired? I also performed at Dickens Fair this year, which sucked up November & December. Plus, I’m also still recovering from the wig book!

Continue reading “Well Hello There, Long-Neglected Blog!”

Posted on

Sale and FREE! Historical Costumes, Fabric, Patterns, Accessories, & More

I have just done the most massive clean out and organization of my sewing room ever, which means it’s time to get rid of stuff. I’ve got ye olde Costumer’s Online Garage Sale listed! Some new stuff, plus some old chestnuts that have been up for sale before.

There’s also some FREE stuff, if you will come pick it up and take it away. I can just donate it, but I’d like them to go to someone who’ll get what they are!

GO SHOPPING

Continue reading “Sale and FREE! Historical Costumes, Fabric, Patterns, Accessories, & More”

Posted on

Frock Flicks! Because stretch velvet isn’t historically accurate.

Do you remember Frock Flicks, our costume movie podcast? A few years ago, myself, Trystan, and Sarah were semi-regularly podcasting about the good and bad (oh, the bad) about costume movies. We podcasted about a number of different costume movies: from Sophia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette, to The Other Boleyn Girl, to The Tudors (okay, so that was a drunken watch along, with me yelling “Bangs!” periodically, but we live to entertain).

Continue reading “Frock Flicks! Because stretch velvet isn’t historically accurate.”