Following yesterday’s post on my Regency bonnet, I’m sharing the 1790’s gown and open robe I made to go with the bonnet, inclduing a short pattern review of American Duchess/Simplicity 8941 pattern. This was my first foray into historical costuming the Regency era, and it has felt like a bit of a gateway drug. [Related: […]
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A Quick Regency Tartan Bonnet
For my first foray into historical costuming the Regency era, I was in a huge hurry to made a full outfit for Dickens on the Strand in Galveston after prior plans were canceled. I decided to start with a simple bonnet to get my momentum going. Using only supplies I had on hand, and a super […]
Grand Pannier: What Not to Do
Have you ever screwed up a sewing project so horribly that you want to burn it, and the house down? Just me? I made every mistake possible while attempting my 18th century grand pannier, because although I have pocket hoops/side panniers for my sack-back gown or robe à la française, I wanted options. I’ve no business giving any advise […]