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Patterns
Patterning the stays. So I patterned out my stays last night and cut them out of some mattress ticking. I haven’t yet gotten a chance to sew them together. Probably not for a few more days either....
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Renaissance for All!
Someone on the Elizabethan Costume Facebook Page asked about Renaissance dress/looks on different sized figures. I put this together from my 16th century looks. I also put together some pictures of...
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Stays, in progress
I’m still working on the mock up for my 18th century stays for the HSM. The first set were too short in the front, and too big, the back lacing was touching. So I made it a bit smaller, lengthened the...
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Tiara
I finished making a little green Tiara. I just used some rhinestones, wire, pearl beads, crystal beads, and a comb. I put them together to make a cute little green rhinestone tiara.
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HSM Blue Challenge
What the item is: Pocket The Challenge: Blue Fabric: Cotton Print Pattern: None Year: 1700s Notions: Thread How historically accurate is it? 90% Hours to complete: 1 First worn: Not Yet Total cost: $3...
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Historical Sew Monthly March’s Challenge
The Challenge: Stashbusting March 2015 Fabric: Cotton check & Cotton/Lycra stripe Pattern: None Year: Generic Petticoat with a ruffled edge. Notions: Hooks and eyes How historically accurate is it?...
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Truth!
Lauren at Wearing History has issued a challenge. Since we usually only show the great things in our lives, to show things with a light of truth shown on it. This is my sewing room right now. It’s...
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Sewing Tips & Colonial Reenactment
Let me just tell you, the right tool for the job helps make the job easier. A table made for the serger keeps the arm from getting really sore really quickly. Also that anti-slip cloth used for...
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Hand Made Purse
I just finished this cute purse, because Sewing ADD yo. I used Yuwa Fashion Designs One for the outside fashion fabric, inside pocket, strap and key wristlet. Lining from Feed Company 5573-14 Aqua Red....
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HSM #5 May Challenge: Practicality
Historical Sew Monthly! The Challenge: Practicality May 2015 (So late) Fabric: Linen Cotton Blend Pattern: Elizabethan Corset Pattern Generator (Modified) Year: Mid 18th Century. Notions: grommets How...
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HSM #7 July Accessories
Historical Sew Monthly! The Challenge: #7 Accessories – 18th Century “Housewife” Sewing Kit Fabric: Hand printed cotton (2 varieties, 1 modern printed repro), cotton twill tape, twill interfacing, wool...
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Costume College 2015 Recap
In case you’re unfamiliar with Costume College, it’s an extra long weekend of costuming events, classes and tours put on by the Costumer’s Guild West at the Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills, CA....
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Latest Project
I’m working on an underbust corset to be used for multiple things, but first I hope to wear it next weekend to the Renaissance Festival. Here’s the kicker, I’m going to embroider it using beetle wings....
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Lack of Progress
I haven’t gotten any progress on the corset. Starting tomorrow, I am going to be working for a week and a half straight. I don’t see a whole lot getting done in that time. However, I was able to go to...
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NoNewSewMo
November has some great ideas to follow, most notably, NaNoWriMo. There are also AEDMO, and also NoNewSewMo. I decided to go with NoNewSewMo. I need to finish my UFO (UnFinished Objects). I have a LOT...
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Western Vest
I made a western style vest for my husband for his birthday. It’s made from gray canvas and lined with gray silk dupioni. I used Simplicity 2895 view B vest. I liked the pattern with the exception of...
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Steampunk
I just added a new page to the site that describes Steampunk Fashion as I know it. I used lots of pictures from the different steampunk events I’ve been to. I hope to attend the Motor City Steam Con...
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Memorial Day 2016 Part 1
Memorial Day Weekend is a big one in my house. A) It’s near my son’s birthday. B) We’re battle/military reenactors. C) The Boy is in Cub Scouts, and marches in the parade. D) We’re members of the Henry...
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My summer vacation
I’m so way behind. Lots of things went on this summer. I’m only going to cover some of the good things. Greenfield Village Civil War Remembrance 2016 I went with my Mom, Memorial Day weekend. Motor...
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6 Wives of Henry VIII
So back last fall, Maya, Katie and I (Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour & Ann of Cleeves) decided we needed to get some people together and go to the Michigan Renaissance Festival as the 6 Wives of Henry...
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