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È finito… but I’m not sure that I LOVE it… read more about my 1930s blouse & skirt project

Back from Costume College with loads of pictures! I had a FABULOUS time this year — primarily because I stayed at the hotel, which meant I met lots more people and saw lots of purdy costumes. The 1830’s class I co-taught went really well. The highlight was learning to make a capote (the fabric-crowned Regency hats) — the version I made in class is DEFINITELY a first try (machine sewed in not-enough-time), so I’ll be adding a new (hand-stitched, matching my green striped Regency dress) version to my list of upcoming projects.

I had put this blouse down for a while thinking that I might not like it when I picked it up again… read more about my 1930s blouse & skirt project

Contest time! I’m extending my Real Regency & Victorian Clothing directory to include 1750-1919. This is way too many eras to cram into one title, so help me come up with something catchy! Suggestions?

I can tell that I’m starting to develop a terminal case of inability-to-finish-itis, as evidenced by my growing list of current projects… read more about my 1890s bead embroidered evening dress