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Démodé Couture

Démodé Couture

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Posted on February 7, 2005January 15, 2026

1897 Bead Embroidered Evening Dress

For those who despair that I will ever finish this… read more about my 1897 bead embroidered evening dress

Posted on February 6, 2005January 15, 2026

Content Located!

A few months ago I made this modern skirt with 1950s applique, but I only got around to putting in a zipper and waistband last night. It somehow seemed wrong to call it a finished project until it really was finished! But now it’s done and documented.

Posted on January 26, 2005January 15, 2026

1910 Wings of the Dove Dress

Nearing the bodice finish line… read more about my 1910 wings of the dove dress

Posted on January 22, 2005January 15, 2026

1910 Wings of the Dove Dress

Draping step one accomplished! read more about my 1910 wings of the dove afternoon dress

Posted on January 13, 2005January 15, 2026

1910 Wings of the Dove Dress

I’ve just been reading a 1917 dressmaking manual at VintageSewing.info… read more about my 1910 Wings of the Dove dress

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