tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86080183910977877582024-03-04T12:23:27.744-08:00Madame Modiste Historic-ish Costuming (drinking champagne while wearing a pretty dress)Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-48146178224285267482018-03-25T08:37:00.002-07:002018-03-25T08:37:19.047-07:00I am possibly the most inconsistent blogger...I can't believe I haven't blogged since the 20s robe de style!<br />
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In my defense, I got a new job, then my mother, who had cancer, got worse and passed away, and then my job went full-time. Not as much time for sewing as I used to have, but thems the breaks!<br />
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I made some fun 1830s outfits for a Wives and Daughters weekend in Massachusettes!<br />
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Big bonnet, day dress, and evening dress<br />
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In 2017 I went to Colonial Williamburg for a Spa Weekend, and some costuming!</div>
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Next I made a version of this dress from The Met</div>
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Man this dress was HARD to photograph!! I had such pretty embroidered & sequins</div>
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net fabric and lace, which looked great in person, but didn't really show up in pictures.</div>
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Next for fall was The Last Tzar Dinner to commemorate 100 year anniversary of the end of the Romanov dynasty. I didn't make anything new aside from jewelry, but it was an amazing night!!</div>
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In November I attended the Regency Pumpkin Tea, for which I made a new redingote from the Laughing Moon line</div>
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For New Years Eve I threw a fancy evening party. I finally made that 1890s dress from The Met</div>
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At the end of January I slowly began working on a winter day dress to wear while giving tours at the museum. I finished it yesterday!</div>
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I'm going to Costume College in July, so all sewing from now on is for that! I have to get CRACKING!</div>
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So I decided to use Stash fabric for this project. I had some pretty medium weight silver satin and some dark grey embellished net.<br />
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I thought serging the net would be a great way to hem it, and it was until I got to the curved armholes...<br />
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Why in tarnations does THAT happen?? I went over it again and again with the same results, but only on a curve. Oh well, I ended up whip stitching the serge-chain to the net where it didn't catch.<br />
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That was pretty much the only hiccup! Pattern went together like a charm even if I did make it a size too big. Opps. <br />
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I also wanted a hat... a summery lace covered wire style. I saw many in museum archives and decided to give it a go after beefing up on what to do over at <a href="http://beauty4ashes7.blogspot.com/2013/04/large-1920s-wire-and-straw-frame-cloche.html" target="_blank">Gina's blog</a><br />
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Here you can see the oval brim shape... wider on the sides and front and narrow at the back.<br />
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Even though I was wearing a sleeveless sundress with a hoop keeping the fabric away from my legs, people asked me, "Are you hot in that?" </div>
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Shoes: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H26CPNO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H26CPNO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1</a></div>
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Pearl necklace: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/189643834286072000/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/189643834286072000/</a></div>
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Judy found us the sunglasses over at Urban Outfitters last year, and they are no longer available. However, they frequently have great vintage-looking styles, so keep an eye out!</div>
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<br /><br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-7734007678977903662016-08-02T05:59:00.000-07:002016-08-02T05:59:19.262-07:001890s Seaside DressThis year the theme for my annual Victorian Party was "Seaside". I told people to be inspired by movies set on boats or beaches, Victorian and Edwardian beach resort postcards, etc. I was inspired by this fashion plate, which you can find here: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/victoriankat/seaside-yachting-beach-dresses/">https://www.pinterest.com/victoriankat/seaside-yachting-beach-dresses/</a><br /><br /><br />
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I used the Simplicity 4156 and just modified the collar. The blue stripes on the sleeves felt to "beach ball" for me, so I left those off.</div>
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Lesson learned: I should have cut the skirt and bodice polka dot trim to shape instead of cutting bias strips. Getting the bias strips to go around the curves was super time consuming</div>
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But eventually I was done and I loved the way it looked!</div>
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I used a white fabric paint pen to add white polka dots to the skirt trim where they went missing in the join after this photo was taken.</div>
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I had a REALLY good time!</div>
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Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-31137248251401963812016-03-25T09:42:00.001-07:002016-03-25T09:42:15.520-07:00PBS Teen's era dressI'm a docent at a local museum, and the local PBS station asked us to host a Downton Abbey styled evening for some of their top supporters. I made a new dress for this. Here's my inspiration<br />
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My dress:</div>
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antique jet buckle from Ebay</div>
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<u>I used three patterns</u>: <br />1)Simplicity 1517 for the underbodice, underskirt and purple sequin net crossed overskirt. </div>
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3)and Laughing Moon #104 for the black net dolman sleeve overbodice.</div>
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-24584170749722879852016-03-25T09:28:00.000-07:002016-03-25T09:28:14.812-07:00Game of Thrones partyJudy and her friend Sarah threw a fantastic Game of Thrones party at Stokesay Castle in Pa. So fun!<br />
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I made a wrap front gown with long hanging sleeves. Inspired by a few dresses from the show, and a little "Lwaxana Troi" the extravagantly dressed and over bearing yet lovable mother of Deanna Troi in Star Trek: The Next Generation, who was always wearing some outrageously shiny purple dress.<br />
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-74213303312503957782016-03-25T08:59:00.002-07:002016-03-25T09:31:00.169-07:00Regency Weekend outfitsIn October I attended a private Regency "couples" Weekend in Baltimore. I had long wanted to make the Queen Louise of Prussia spencer, so I did that paired with a bib front day dress out of Swiss dot, and a cranberry velvet bonnet and matching reticule.<br />
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(worn again to a Regency tea later in the Fall)</div>
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Some have said that Swiss dot fabric wasn't used for dresses in the Regency era, but I don't know... these look Swiss dot-ish to me:</div>
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I also made a court dress and train. Dress is a lovely pre-embellished bridal fabric:<br />
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Hem of fabric was scalloped, embroidered and beaded. That was lucky!!<br />
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My husband had nothing to wear, so I made him a shirt, vest, and wool tailcoat</div>
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-12836905529114061112016-03-25T08:10:00.000-07:002016-03-25T08:14:30.210-07:00Blue stripe Regency ballgownIn August of 2015 I attended a Regency ball at Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria, Va.<br />
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I had always wanted to do a dress inspired by the striped dress worn by Mrs. Hurst in the '95 Pride and Prejudice, and I found this blue/silver/black stripe that seemed appropriately dark for mourning, yet in line with the dress I wanted.<br />
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I wore my Queen Maud replica tiara (Ebay), my pearl swag necklace from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/inthelongrun" target="_blank">Inthelongrun</a>, and white lace mitts from <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/189643834286102550/" target="_blank">Last Kiss</a></div>
<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-635661660512933772016-03-25T07:53:00.003-07:002016-03-25T07:53:36.125-07:00Regency mourning dressAs I mentioned, my dad passed away last summer, so when I threw my annual Victorian party (broad costume range of 1800-1918), I made a quick black shadow stripe Regency day dress using the Laughing Moon wrap front pattern #130. Went together like a dream, which was good because I didn't feel much like sewing.<br />
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-69011347813351741202016-03-25T07:37:00.003-07:002016-03-25T07:37:50.783-07:00Early Edwardian Racing DressSorry for the long absence. My father passed away soon after I made this dress, and then my terminally ill mother moved in with us, so I haven't sewn as much.<br />
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Last May, Judy and I attended the Winterthur (Delaware) Point-to-Point races! We decided to go in costume. She wore her fabulous new 1920s ensemble and I wore my new 1900s dress with an antique hat. My dress was a black and white stripe with a black lace overlay, and the collar and sleeves are a sheer cream net over a cotton organza lining.<br />
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It was loads of fun! Picnicking on the vast lawn was great. Everyone had food and champagne, and people walked around with bottles of champagne sharing with their neighbors. There was a vintage car show, a vintage carriage parade, and tons of shopping, too. This year it takes place on Mother's Day, so I can't go, but I hope to go again in the future!</div>
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Here's the pattern I used, Butterick 5970 :</div>
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Here are some inspiration dresses (<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/victoriankat/1900-1908/">https://www.pinterest.com/victoriankat/1900-1908/</a>)</div>
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<u>Notes about the pattern:</u> The neck-hole (neckscye??) and collar should be close fitting to my neck, but it's not. Next time, I'll adjust that. Also, the forearm sleeve section was WAY too big...should also be close fitting and it was baggy, so I took that in with tucks when I realized it. Other than that, I was really happy with this pattern!</div>
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I needed an 18th c. short cape to wear with my francaise gown for an event at the end of March. <span style="text-align: center;">Evenings are still a little chilly, so outerwear is a good idea. Something like this:</span></div>
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Perfect! Yeah yeah I could draft one using online sources, but I hate reinventing the wheel and this is exactly what I wanted.</div>
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I bought an old copy probably from the 1980s on Etsy. It's printed on paper -heavier than the Big Three tissue, but not quite as heavy as Truly Victorian or the new Laughing Moon paperstock. The directions have a few pictures, but nothing as detailed as Big Three patterns. Basically, if you've made a cape before, you'll be fine because you know how to fill in the blanks such as clipping seam allowances, etc. It offers a little information on cloaks of this era such as what each style was typically made of and for what events they were worn.</div>
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I made the capuchine view and it was pretty easy. The hardest part was the pleating on the hood. I believe there is an error: Under "sunburst pleats" it says, "...making three pleats folded on top of each other." For me, it was four pleats folded on top of each other. Judy also used this pattern and had the same experience. We either both misunderstood or it's an error. Not a big deal.</div>
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Here's the hood!</div>
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As you can see, it's not very large. You can't put that over a fancy tall hairstyle or wig. So enlarge yours if you want to use it for such a purpose. Simple solution! Next time I will.</div>
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For the capuchine, they have 8 extremely narrow pleats to give it a curve around the shoulders. I changed it to 4 slightly larger pleats because I was using a thicker style lining and it worked out just fine. </div>
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So here it is! Made of shot purple poly taffeta, quilted black silk batting for lining, black net lace trim, and black moire ribbon for ties.</div>
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Sadly, despite lining it with quilted batting, it was just not enough against the bitter cold winds the night of my event. It was unseasonably bitter cold! I ended up wearing my modern wool coat with the muff. Oh well! Best laid plans and all!<br /><br />So here it is the next morning before we left to drive home...</div>
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Matching muff with rusched trim made using the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/216903239/how-to-create-your-own-18th-century-muff?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">pattern from The Lady Detalle</a></div>
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Hopefully Judy from <a href="http://learningtocostume.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Learning To Costume</a> will post her experience making the full cloak version of this pattern!</div>
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-88011815295985043922015-03-03T06:37:00.000-08:002015-03-03T07:11:59.614-08:00Royal orders and badgesMaking pendants and miniatures has enjoyed a long tradition in the crafting world. Michaels, AC Moore, and other craft stores as well as dozens of online shops have sold the parts to make them for years, and there are countless websites and blogs dedicated to tutorials on making them.<br />
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http://americanduchess.blogspot.com/2012/04/v101-how-to-make-miniature-portraits.html<br />
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http://beauty4ashes7.blogspot.com/2015/03/royal-family-orders-round-2.html<br />
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http://www.bsueboutiques.com/<br />
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https://www.etsy.com/shop/LillyDsCraftSupplies?ref=l2-shopheader-name<br />
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Gwen Stefani in a fabulous miniature portrait necklace</div>
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"I Am Who They Were" portrait necklace by Ashley Gilreuth</div>
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But I was particularly inspired by the project in Gina's blog "Beauty For Ashes" because I'm obsessed with royalty, Court life, and Court Presentation. Remember the "Court Presentation" class I gave at Dress U and the court gown, feather headdress and train I made for the Dress U Court Dinner back in 2013? </div>
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My Court dress inspired by <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/189643834280517110/" target="_blank">that pink dress from The Met</a></div>
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Well, her "Royal Family Order" recreations were RIGHT up my alley! I'd been collecting "royal" badges for years whenever I came across them in vintage shops or even Forever 21.</div>
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I used these pendants from Michael's and AC Moore, a crystal jewelry connector, a friend's heat gun to remove the cabochons (Thanks, Steve!), some quality ribbon from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/damesalamode?section_id=12807705&ref=shopsection_leftnav_5" target="_blank">Dames a la Mode</a> and <a href="http://www.ebay.com/usr/ribbonstore?_trksid=p2047675.l2559" target="_blank">The Ribbon Store</a> and I got crafting!</div>
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-25762108048049943722015-01-17T07:39:00.003-08:002015-01-17T07:39:43.075-08:00The Met: Death Becomes Her mourning clothes and accessories exhibit<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6000003814697px;">Beth and I share a birthday and Judy's was the 1st, so what better way to celebrate than with a trip to see the mourning exhibit at The Met. Wow. I mean WOW. This exhibit was truly amazing! We descended into the Costume Exhibit...</span></span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6000003814697px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6000003814697px;" /><img alt="IMG_8441" data-cke-saved-src="http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/madamekat/3824207/122826/122826_600.jpg" lj-cmd="LJImage" src="http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/madamekat/3824207/122826/122826_600.jpg" style="color: #222222; cursor: default; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; margin-right: 10px;" title="IMG_8441" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6000003814697px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6000003814697px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6000003814697px;">Well, I now know how I want to paint my living room one of these days. Love this!</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6000003814697px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6000003814697px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6000003814697px;">Then we entered the exhibit room itself. </span><br />
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Since I had, um, expanded a little since I bought the pattern, I had to alter it for a slightly larger figure, which meant I had to alter the collars, too. I copied the front piece onto craft paper, slashed it in the center of the collar area, spread it to the desired amount, added paper there, and I had my new pattern size. I also added a tiny amount to a few other seam allowances. I found the sleeves to be a bit tight in the bicep area, so I added 1/2" there, too. <br />
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-77002409518904669012015-01-17T07:16:00.000-08:002015-01-17T07:16:43.615-08:00Downton Dress Re-doBack in January I made a pink teens evening dress for the Downton Abbey themed birthday party at my house. The dress was ok, but really plain. I wanted to wear it again to a Downton Abbey themed cocktail party at a local house museum, and it needed to be spruced up!<br />
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There was a costume contest and I won first prize! So if you have a dress you made that you don't wear because you just don't love it, try re-trimming it.</div>
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-1842718522911543002015-01-17T06:47:00.000-08:002015-01-17T07:06:09.201-08:00Regency Tea: Dress from a blue sariMy friend Beth was hosting a Regency Tea to celebrate the end of her Spring Semester in Nursing school. Laughing Moon had put out a new bib front gown (<a href="http://www.lafnmoon.com/product_p/p126.htm" target="_blank">Laughing Moon #126</a>), and I had a pretty blue sari in my stash, so I set to work!<br />
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Problem was there wasn't quite enough yardage in the sari for what the pattern called for, so I asked my friends over on Live Journal what to do. Bauhausfrau said to cut off the border (including all the border rows at the end there) and lengthen the fabric. Genius!<br />
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The gown was done! Now as a middle aged married woman (omg when did THAT happen?!), I needed a cap. All the fashionable married ladies (and unmarried ladies of a certain age) wore caps (<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/victoriankat/regency-era-caps/" target="_blank">see more examples here</a>) </div>
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Cameo swag necklace by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/inthelongrun" target="_blank">In The Long Run Designs</a></div>
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-88520049114334494942015-01-16T07:38:00.001-08:002015-01-16T08:07:53.539-08:00Make your own printed fabricI might be late to the game, but I just saw these print blocks for sale on Ebay. What a great way to get our own fabric in just the right color and print!<br />
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-51727451163472822312014-10-13T11:03:00.001-07:002015-01-17T06:48:11.610-08:00Tudor dress: Inspired by Katherine Howard<br />
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What a labor of love! <br />
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Cotton damask, cotton brocade, faux fur<br />
beads for hood and neckline by Style Linkx (Joann.com)<br />
pearled by hand for HOURS<br />
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Blackwork cuffs by Thistlebees.com<br />
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Simplicity 2589 for the underthings, gown, and hood<br />
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Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-55030440945371889132014-06-16T07:18:00.000-07:002014-06-16T09:24:11.896-07:00Victorian Party/10-Year Wedding Anniversary Vow Renewal DressOver the weekend I had a Victorian Party. Since it coincided with our 10 year wedding anniversary, we thought it was a great time to renew our vows! I needed a pretty epic dress, and I found the perfect inspiration fashion plate...dress on the right<br />
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But first I needed a new petticoat! I used Truly Victorian 170, view 1<br />
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On to the dress! I found a lovely white cotton organdy and a pretty lavender cotton at Jomar. I already had tons of embroidered eyelet trim I'd gotten at Jomar a while ago, so I was ready to start! The bodice is a combination of the following Truly Victorian patterns: 400 and 403 with a touch of drafting (Frankenpatterning at it's best!), the overskirt is a combo of TV 305 and a bit of drafting (and cursing) to make the shirred side panels, and the underskirt is plain old TV 201.<br />
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Since it was a Victorian wedding theme, I wanted some classic waxed orange blossoms like I see in vintage photos. Etsy to the rescue! I found a 3-piece set and pinned one piece to my bodice and another to my hair. I was going to pin the 3rd piece somewhere, but it felt complete so I left it off.<br />
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I got the super long flowing veil from China on Ebay, and it came with a free purple terry cloth SARS mask. LOL!! SO random, right? I threw that out and just wore the veil. Hope I made the right choice.<br />
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Custom cake by the local supermarket curtesy of Judy and her family connections! I couldn't find anyone who would make a small round wedding cake, so she really saved the day. Topper by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/204033693">https://www.etsy.com/transaction/204033693</a><br />
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Here are all the photos so far...some by me and some taken from guests:</div>
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-89441655083338990182014-05-30T07:03:00.000-07:002014-06-25T19:59:27.351-07:00Reproduction tiarasThose of you who know me know I love tiaras. They just make me so happy! Not surprisingly, I have a few. A while ago I came across a seller on Ebay who periodically sells reproductions of authentic tiaras. <br />
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Prussian Diamond Tiara of 1913</div>
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Diamond and pearl tiara of Queen Maud of Norway:</div>
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-9524464666855432372014-05-27T08:32:00.002-07:002014-05-27T08:32:50.238-07:00Downton Abbey Costume ExhibitThe Downton Abbey Costume Exhibit is currently in a close neighboring state, so my friends and I made plans to go see it. Of course I needed a new afternoon outfit to do honor to the collection!<br /><br />I was inspired by the red, black, and white suit ensemble from 1913<br />
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I remembered seeing a cool suit in the Edwardian Modiste that had a cutaway jacket that I liked, so I used that as my pattern. I cheated, and the sleeves/cuffs were from the Simplicity 2581. Red cotton, black poly lining, black soutache trim on collars and cuffs.</div>
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<u>The Blouse:</u> I decided I wanted a blouse instead of a vest. I used the Laughing Moon #104 guimpe blouse pattern with a striped cotton gauze from Fashion Fabrics Club and some cotton crochet lace on the neck and cuffs. Underneath the blouse is a <a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/adonna-sleeveless-cotton-nightgown/prod.jump?ppId=pp5003800169&catId=cat100300077&topDim=Color&topDimvalue=white&dimCombo=Color%7C&dimComboVal=white%7C&currentDim=Color&currentDimVal=white&colorizedImg=DP0319201418451700C.tif&urlState=/women/shop-clothing/pajamas-robes/shop-/nightgowns-nightshirts/white/_/N-1nps19Z131/cat.jump" target="_blank">nightgown from JC Penny</a>. Perfect cheat for an edwardian sleeveless chemise!<br /><br /><u>The Skirt:</u> I had a cool variated stripe in black and white in my Fabric Stash which was perfect. I used the Butterick 4092 and added some black linen covered buttons. I made a belt from wide black grosgrain ribbon and an antique buckle I had on hand.</div>
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-21040502698546735642014-03-19T08:48:00.001-07:002014-03-19T08:48:08.559-07:00Posing with a fan in costume<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-9181401999658012792014-03-15T08:31:00.001-07:002014-03-15T08:55:18.741-07:00Using The Edwardian Modiste pattern bookMany of us have the beautiful Edwardian Modiste book by Frances Grimble. It's filled with dozens and dozens of lovely patterns...that I had no idea how to enlarge.<br />
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Thankfully, when you Google it, a wonderful tutorial by Festive Attyre pops up! She posted a two-part video series explaining how the rulers work and how to draw the patterns.<br />
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So I got out a big roll of brown paper, a clear ruler, a French curve, my carefully chosen rulers (I needed three of them) and set to work. <br />
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Ahh, look! I did it!! I made the front piece!</div>
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I moved on to the side front piece and noticed something I didn't understand. One seam allowance said "1/2 space" and another said "E-space". I assumed 1/2 space meant half an inch (it didn't...more on that later), but what the heck does "E-space" mean??</div>
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I knew the author was a regular over on a FB Edwardian costume community, so I posted my query there. Turns out I wasn't the only one who didn't know, and that made me feel better. But finally someone DID know: Heather McNaughton of the most wonderful patterns I've ever used, <a href="http://www.trulyvictorian.com/">Truly Victorian</a> (if you like Victorian costume and haven't used her patterns, buy them all now. You'll save buying in bulk LOL). She explained that "1/2 space" didn't mean 1/2", it meant the first "1/2" marked space on the ruler you are using from the book, not a regular ruler. E-space meant to use the first "E" marked on that same ruler. OOOOOOOOH!!! Now, which ruler?? I needed three for this garment. She said to use the horizontal ruler (bust measure) because my garment uses that for ALL horizontal measurements even though it continues to the floor. </div>
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Eventually all the information pertaining to how to use these patterns will be in one place. <br />
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This edition contains over a dozen full-color interior photographs by Ryan Jones."</span></div>
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608018391097787758.post-50663804969482560652014-03-07T07:47:00.001-08:002014-03-07T10:25:51.714-08:00New "new" parasols on the marketHello everyone! I had posted a little while ago about buying modern made parasols when you don't want to bring a fragile, beloved antique parasol to your event for whatever reason. Maybe you're afraid you'll lay it down at a picnic and it'll get stepped on or even lost. It's happened to the best of us!<br />
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I had shared an image of a black lace parasol for which I could no longer find a source, but that's all changed!! Check it out from Old Mill Mercantile on Ebay:<br />
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Get it here: <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Lace-Parasol-Victorian-style-extra-long-handle-BRAND-NEW-/291096227143?pt=US_Reenactment_Theater&hash=item43c6afed47">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Lace-Parasol-Victorian-style-extra-long-handle-BRAND-NEW-/291096227143?pt=US_Reenactment_Theater&hash=item43c6afed47</a></div>
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Comes in red, white, or black and has a natural wood handle for only $9.99!<br />
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