Sheer 1812 Empire Gown, Napoleon, and Josephine
After Napoleon was exiled to Elba, Bonapartists wore the color purple and carried violets to covertly show their support of him…and his promise of springtime.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Category: Sewing Historically
Early 19th century short stays: Sewing Journal
While in researching stays to make for my gown, I learned of the short stays from the Sense and Sensibility Short Stays pattern, so I decided to try it myself.
Early 19th Century Bodiced Petticoat: Sewing Journal
In my research I found a pattern from Period Impressions for a bodiced petticoat that I simply fell in love with. This is completely handsewn.
Princess Slip 1912 La Mode Illustree: Sewing Journal
I am participating in an international project testing patterns from the French fashion magazine, La Mode Illustree from 1912, Vintage Pattern Lending Library.
My Renaissance Venetian Gown of 1495: Sewing Journal
Researching the proper look for my persona, I especially liked a gown I found in Two Venetian Women, a 1495 rendering by Albrecht Durer.
I was interviewed by Anne of Green Gables: Part II
Part I of the interview was published last week, which focused on the historically accurate costumes in the movie.
Earlier today part II was posted.
I’ve Been Interviewed by Anne of Green Gables: Part I
The blogger from Sullivan Productions interviewed me after she found my recent blog post about the Anne Shirley wedding dress pattern that I purchased!
