Friday, February 28, 2014

Creating Historical Clothes (book)

I've been quite busy with mundane life and also working on those gifts that I have mentioned previously, and I forgot to share what I got for Christmas-


Although I can only do basic sewing, and very basic pattern alterations, this book has already come in handy and would be excellent for proficient costumers.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

'Nankeen' Regency Boots



Another delectable new offering from American Duchess






Available from: http://www.american-duchess.com/shoes-18th-century/nankeen-fabric-regency-boots

Saturday, February 15, 2014

New pic of loose gown

Wow, just saw a portrait of a lady in a loose gown that I would love to have:

Portrait of Teth Douma van Oenema by Master of the Portraits of the Exiles

from: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/62/Master_of_the_Portraits_of_the_Exiles_Teth_Douma_van_Oenema.jpg