Past Post List

I include this list of posts because sometimes I think it is nice to browse the titles of previous posts. Hopefully this list is useful to you, and not just for my benefit!

1940 Schiaparelli Inspired Dress: Inspiration and Construction (March 2024)

Proof Of A Regency Picnic (March 2024)

GBVS Newport Weekend 2023 (February 2024)

An Elegant Outing For My 1950 Baroness Dress (February 2024)

Summary of 2023: Looking Forward To 2024 (January 2024)

18th Century Blue Foundation Petticoat (HSM #8) (December 2023)

1830s Holiday Cheer (December 2023)

c. 1770 Pink Panniers (HSM #12) (December 2023)

1790s Organza Cap With Gold Stripe Trimming (HSM #5) (November 2023)

HSM #3: Copper Colored 1790s Sash (October 2023)

A Glamorous 1950s Outing (October 2023)

Ravenclaw Quidditch Sweater (September 2023)

Another Update To The 1933 Dramatic Evening Dress (August 2023)

HSM #11: c. 1785 Hand Sewn Natural Linen Stays (Of Success!) (August 2023)

c. 1785 Stays (Of Fail), Part VII: Conclusions, Reflections, & Resources (July 2023)

c. 1785 Stays (Of Fail), Part VI: Finishing Construction Details (July 2023)

1875 Reception Dress Photo Shoot (June 2023)

Gilded Age Weekend Portraits (June 2023)

Gilded Age Weekend Highlights (May 2023)

When The Dress No Longer Fits (1896 Evening Gown) (May 2023)

Plum Pants Photo Shoot (April 2023)

GBVS Newport Weekend 2022, Part II (Mansion Tours) (March 2023)

GBVS Newport Weekend 2022, Part I (Overview) (February 2023)

Summary of 2022: Looking Forward To 2023 (January 2023)

HSM #11: c. 1785 Green Linen Stays (December 2022)

c. 1785 Green Linen Stays (Construction Details) (December 2022)

Mid-Century Birthday Croquet At Roseland Cottage (November 2022)

c. 1785 Stays (Of Fail), Part V: Middle Construction Details (October 2022)

c. 1785 Stays (Of Fail), Part IV: Early Construction Details (October 2022)

c. 1785 Stays (Of Fail), Part III: The Pattern (September 2022)

c. 1785 Stays (Of Fail), Part II: Fitting Update (August 2022)

c. 1785 Stays (Of Fail), Part I: Beginnings (August 2022)

Genevieve At A Spring Fete (July 2022)

1953 Dot Dress Summer Outing (July 2022)

Homemade Slippers (June 2022)

1850s Ivory Quilted Winter Hood (HSM #5) (June 2022)

Snowshoe Pads (May 2022)

Winter Wonderland Adventure: Snowshoeing (May 2022)

A 19th Century Winter Wonderland Adventure (April 2022)

An Outing At The Lippitt House Museum (March 2022)

1837 Blue Cotton Print Dress #1 (March 2022)

DIY Weighted Doorstop Pillow Tutorial (February 2022)

On The Rocks (February 2022)

Gatsby On The Isles Adventure (2021) (January 2022)

Summary of 2021: Looking Forward To 2022 (January 2022)

1920s Star Fancy Dress (December 2021)

1928 Egyptomania Inspired Green & Teal Dress (HSM #2) (November 2021)

1930s Holyhead Harpies Adventure (October 2021)

An Autumn Outing For The 1933 Green & Gold Dress (October 2021)

1838 Yellow Bodice Construction Details (HSM #4) (September 2021)

An 1836 Chemisette (HSM #3) (September 2021)

An 1890s Outing To Save A Munbax (August 2021)

First Croquet Of The Year (July 2021)

1880s Blush Duchess Satin Corset (June 2021)

1830s Woods Walk (June 2021)

Early & Mid 19th Century Commission For The NSCDA-MA (May 2021)

New Grey Sweatpants (May 2021)

Over The Creek And Through The Woods, In A Bustle! (April 2021)

1885 Mantle (HSM #5) & Accessories (April 2021)

1884 Plaid Wool Dress Details (March 2021)

Fabric Stash Additions From The Later Part of 2020 (March 2021)

A Magical Walk Through The Woods (February 2021)

1950s Lady’s Raglan Cardigan In Boysenberry (February 2021)

Vintage Inspired Black Wool ¾ Circle Skirt (January 2021)

How To Make A Gaiter Mask Out Of A T Shirt (January 2021)

Summary Of 2020: Looking Forward To 2021 (January 2021)

Presenting A Coat From 1925 (December 2020)

An 1830s Apple Picking Adventure (December 2020)

More Of The 1834 Yellow Dress (HSM #9) (November 2020)

Finally Finishing My 1831 Bonnet (November 2020)

1834 Yellow Dress Construction Details (November 2020)

Picking Peaches In Plum Pants (October 2020)

Plum Pants With Pointed Pockets (October 2020)

Fabric Stash Additions: Summer 2020 (September 2020)

Making A Corded Petticoat For 1830s & 1840s Ensembles (September 2020)

1904 Anne Ensemble Photo Shoot (September 2020)

When The Dress No Longer Fits (Mid-20th Century Edition, Part II) (August 2020)

When The Dress No Longer Fits (Mid-20th Century Edition, Part I) (August 2020)

1875 Reception Dress (HSM #10) (July 2020)

1875 Reception Dress: Skirt Construction (July 2020)

1875 Reception Dress: Bodice Construction (July 2020)

1875 Hair & Finished Hat (HSM #7) (June 2020)

Style Decisions & Making a 1875 Hat (June 2020)

New Dotty Tap Pants (June 2020)

(Modern) Wardrobe Inventory & Musings (June 2020)

c. 1880 Petticoat (HSM #5) (May 2020)

Dreaming Of Summer Adventures (Gatsby On The Isles 2019) (May 2020)

The Amazing Balayeuse (HSM #8) (May 2020)

Fezziwig’s Ball 2019 (April 2020)

Regency Shoe Revive (HSM #2) (April 2020)

Sad & Box Iron Etymology (April 2020)

A Practical Experiment: How To Use A Fluting Iron (March 2020)

A 1925 Oldie But Goodie (March 2020)

How I Stay Warm In Winter (Burgundy Wool ½ Circle Skirt) (February 2020)

1817 Duchess Gown In Three Stylings (February 2020)

My Interview With Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective (February 2020)

c. 1855 Wool Cape (January 2020)

Summary of 2019: Looking Forward To 2020 (January 2020)

A New Faux Hair Braid (HSM #12) (January 2020)

Felt Christmas Ornaments (December 2019)

(Very Belated) Fezziwig’s Ball 2018 (December 2019)

The Sweater Of Determination, Or The Deauville (HSM #11) (November 2019)

Project Journal: 1863 Apricot Evening Gown Part X: Photos From The Ball (November 2019)

Project Journal: 1863 Apricot Evening Gown Part XI: Braided Crown Hairstyle Details (November 2019)

Project Journal: 1863 Apricot Evening Gown Part VIII: ‘Of Apricot Silk With Cream Lace And Red Velvet Bows (HSM #10)  (October 2019)

Project Journal: 1863 Apricot Evening Gown Part VII: Finishing Details (October 2019)

Project Journal: 1863 Apricot Evening Gown Part VI: Second Thoughts (September 2019)

Project Journal: 1863 Apricot Evening Gown Part V: Starting Skirt Trim (September 2019)

1925 Blue Coral At A Castle, Sort Of (September 2019)

Project Journal: 1863 Apricot Evening Gown Part IV: Bodice Progress (August 2019)

Project Journal: 1863 Apricot Evening Gown Part III: Starting On The Silk (July 2019)

19CBRE: Prudent Dance Planning (July 2019)

Project Journal: 1863 Apricot Evening Gown Part II: The Pattern (June 2019)

Project Journal: 1863 Apricot Evening Gown Part I: The Plan (June 2019)

HSM #6: Mid-19th Century Underclothes (June 2019)

Freshening Up The Blog (June 2019)

Autumn Plaid Dress (May 2019)

Regency Intensive Dance Weekend 2019 (May 2019)

1817 Gold Stripes And Face Framing Curls (May 2019)

Dreaming Of Summer, 1920s Style (April 2019)

Ikat Print Henrietta Maria (April 2019)

1926 Silver Robe de Style Second Styling (March 2019)

1896 Bicycling Ensemble: Construction Details (March 2019)

1890s Women’s Bicycling Clothing: Patents And Advertisements (March 2019)

Daring & Dedicated: My 1896 Cycling Ensemble (February 2019)

Shortcut Dickie Report (February 2019)

Making A 1933 Summer Hat (February 2019)

Sunshine Yellow Stripes In 1933 (January 2019)

Sometimes A Shortcut (January 2019)

Summary Of 2018: Looking Forward To 2019 (January 2019)

1896 Black Gaiters For A Sporting Look (December 2018)

1926 Silver Lace Robe de Style (December 2018)

1920s Beaded Bag (HSM #11) (December 2018)

A Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Vacation (November 2018)

A Fortescue Frock (November 2018)

Giving Old Hoops New Spots (October 2018)

Vintage-Inspired Book Dress (October 2018)

An Edwardian Island Adventure (October 2018)

Late Summer Fabric Stash Additions (September 2018)

Exploring The Crane Estate Gardens (September 2018)

1925 Lace Cloche (September 2018)

#virtualsewingcircle Upcoming Projects (August 2018)

1925 Blue Coral Day Dress (HSM #8) (August 2018)

Eleanor ‘On The Continent’ (August 2018)

A New Old(er) Dress (July 2018)

Announcing A New Adventure #virtualsewingcircle (July 2018)

Spring & Summer Fabric Stash Additions: Stripes & Patterns (July 2018)

Much Delayed Liebster Blog Award (June 2018)

‘Mystery Blogger’ Award (June 2018)

The Simple, The Complicated, & The Continent Part III (June 2018)

The Simple, The Complicated, & The Continent Part II (June 2018)

The Simple, The Complicated, & The Continent Part I (May 2018)

Orange Boven Pelisse At A Promenade (May 2018)

c. 1860 Crinoline Size Comparison & Tutorial (April 2018)

1864 Evie Hair (Returning Heroes Ball 2018) (April 2018)

Dressing Gown & Slip c. 1935 (March 2018)

1934 Metallic Evening Gown (March 2018)

1950s Queen Of Hearts (February 2018)

If At First You Don’t Succeed… (HSM #1) (February 2018)

Winter Gibson Girl Vignette (January 2018)

Summary Of 2017: Looking Forward To 2018 (January 2018)

1830s Sleeve Puff Tutorial (January 2018)

Christmas Cheer (Fezziwig’s Ball 2017) (December 2017)

A Comparison Of Pouf (December 2017)

New 1830s Underpinnings: Sleeve Puffs And Skirt Puffer (HSM #11) (November 2017)

1930s Dress And Hat In Green And Gold (HSM #10) (November 2017)

When The Dress No Longer Fits (Mid-19th Century Edition) (November 2017)

1850s Chenille Headdress At The Victoria And Albert Ball (October 2017)

1940s Victory Rolls For Curly Hair (October 2017)

1943 Mauve Print Dress (September 2017)

A Dramatic 1930s Evening Gown (September 2017)

At Long Last, A Happy Clover Dress (August 2017)

1904 Anne Of Green Gables Inspired Ensemble (July 2017)

When The Dress No Longer Fits (Regency Edition) (June 2017)

Regency Dance Weekend 2017 (June 2017)

A Gown Worthy Of A Duchess (June 2017)

Delving Into Orange Boven (May 2017)

Returning Heroes Ball 2017 (May 2017)

1814 Orange Boven Pelisse (May 2017)

Orange Boven Hat, 1814 (HSM #4) (May 2017)

1920s Island Escapade In Black And White (April 2017)

A 1920s Island Escapade (April 2017)

A Chemisette (HSM #3) (March 2017)

1950s Super Petticoat (March 2017)

Masquerade! Paper Faces On Parade… (February 2017)

1927 Blush Sparkle Dress (February 2017)

Pass It On (February 2017)

My Favorite Winter Things Skirt (January 2017)

HSM #1: Brown Silk Petticoat (January 2017)

Summary of 2016: Looking Forward To 2017 (January 2017)

A Winter Wool Skirt (January 2017)

12 Bells Ringing! (1832 Velvet Gown & Hair, HSM #12) (January 2017)

Vernet Project: Witzchoura Construction (December 2016)

Vernet Project: A Witzchoura Tangent (December 2016)

Vernet Project: Petticoat and Muff Details (December 2016)

Sophie, 1861 Cotton Print (HSM #8) (November 2016)

An Introduction To Eleanor (HSM #10) (November 2016)

Tiki Bubble Dots (November 2016)

1899 Elusive Blue With Train (November 2016)

Victorian Egyptomania and Mummy Unwrapping (October 2016)

Picturesque Regency Moments (October 2016)

Regency Dance Weekend 2016 (October 2016)

Gibson Girl Vignette (October 2016)

A Hint Of Coming Projects (September 2016)

Regency Face Curls (September 2016)

Henrietta Maria At Sunset (September 2016)

Bubble Dots At The Aquarium (September 2016)

Vernet Project: Silly Shoes (August 2016)

Vernet Project: A Bit More Toque de Velours (August 2016)

c. 1920 Bathing Boots (August 2016)

Making Waves In 1925 (August 2016)

1919 Ivory Eyelet Dress (HSF #7) (July 2016)

Summer Dots (July 2016)

Regency Shoe Poms! (July 2016)

Project Journal: Versailles Sacque: Construction Details (July 2016)

Project Journal: Versailles Sacque: Hair In Detail (July 2016)

June Fabric Stash Additions (June 2016)

A Quick ‘Behind The Scenes’ Of My Versailles Evening (June 2016)

An Evening At Versailles (June 2016)

Suggestions For Dressmakers, 1896 (June 2016)

1885 Night Sky Fancy Dress (June 2016)

Project Journal: Versailles Sacque: Hair Decided (May 2016)

Project Journal: Versailles Sacque: A Pretty Petticoat (May 2016)

HSF #5: Versailles Shoes (May 2016)

Project Journal: Versailles Sacque: Finished Shoes! (May 2016)

Springtime In 1895 (April 2016)

Project Journal: Versailles Sacque: Chameleon Shoe Progress (April 2016)

Smiling Bears And Happy Penguins (April 2016)

A Post About Seaburys (April 2016)

Wicked, Monstrous, Silly, And A Good Time (March 2016)

1890s Skating Ensemble Photo Shoot (March 2016)

Project Journal: Versailles Sacque: Meet Mr. Panniers (March 2016)

19CBRE: Following With Trust (March 2016)

Hoops On A Playground (February 2016)

Project Journal: 1880s Steam Molded Corset: Finished Corset Photo Shoot (February 2016)

1899 Gibson Girl Coiffure (February 2016)

HSF #1: Elusive Blue in 1899 (January 2016)

Vernet Project: Toque de Velours (January 2016)

Vernet Project: Photo Shoot! (January 2016)

Summary of 2015: Looking Forward To 2016 (January 2016)

HSF/M #12: Green Regency Shawl (December 2015)

Honeymoon Pictures, Part II (December 2015)

Vernet Project: Check Out The Finished Ensembles! (December 2015)

Our Honeymoon Pictures, Part I (December 2015)

Vernet Project: Making Progress (November 2015)

Wedding Pictures! (November 2015)

Visiting WWII For A Day (November 2015)

A Beautiful Fall Day In New England (October 2015)

HSF/M #10: 1910 Dowager Countess Evening Gown (October 2015)

1930s Beach Ensemble (September 2015)

Belated HSF 2013 #13: 1885 Frills and Furbelows (September 2015) 300th post!

Why So Quiet? (September 2015)

Restyled 1928 Green Silk Dress (August 2015)

Thanks For Blog Awards! (August 2015)

HSF/M #7: 1885 Straw Hat (July 2015)

1924 Golden Robe de Style (July 2015)

How I Organize My Patterns and Sewing Books (July 2015)

How I Organize My Fabric Stash (July 2015)

Project Journal: 1880s Steam Molded Corset: Steaming (HSF/M #6) (June 2015)

Project Journal: 1880s Steam Molded Corset: Construction In Detail (June 2015)

Project Journal: 1880s Steam Molded Corset: The Pattern (June 2015)

Project Journal: 1880s Steam Molded Corset: Mockups/Patterning (June 2015)

Project Journal: 1880s Steam Molded Corset: Inspiration (June 2015)

Project Journal: 1880s Steam Molded Corset: The Plan (June 2015)

Waterproof Picnic Blanket V. 1 (May 2015)

Modern Dotty Tap Pants (May 2015)

Vernet Project: Witzchoura Images (May 2015)

A Turban Fillet, 1811 (May 2015)

Returning Heroes 2015 (April 2015)

Belated Fezziwig’s Ball 2014 (April 2015)

1860s Flower Basket Fancy Dress (April 2015)

Vernet Project: Further Witzchoura References (April 2015)

Suffrage Song: While We Go Marching Together (March 2015)

Finally Finished: 1917 Wool Skirt (March 2015)

Vernet Project: Basic Witzchoura Descriptions (March 2015)

Snow Adventures In The BPG (March 2015)

HSF/M #2: 1811 UFO Completed (March 2015)

Ice Skates! (And Polka Dot Soakers) (February 2015)

A Snowy Evening In The 1890s (February 2015)

Subdued “Coeffure a la Chinoise” In Red And Gold (February 2015)

19CBRE: Etiquette For The Ballroom ‘Quick List’ (February 2015)

HSF/M #1: 1895 Hug-able Skating Costume (January 2015)

Vernet Project: Have You Ever Heard Of A Witzchoura? (January 2015)

Our Apartment Redecoration Project Part III: Bathroom (January 2015)

Summary Of 2014: Looking Forward To 2015 (January 2015)

19CBRE: The Height Of Ill-Breeding (January 2015)

1950 Baroness Christmas Dress! (December 2014)

Our Apartment Redecoration Project Part II: Pillows (December 2014)

Our Apartment Redecoration Project Part I: Living Room (December 2014)

HSF #23: 1917 Cranberry Red Scarf (December 2014)

Virtual Christmas Dress Party (November 2014)

Safety Pin Pillow (November 2014)

Fabric Stash Addition: Silk Plaid (November 2014)

Take A Break With Me (November 2014)

19CBRE: Stick To Your Own Language (October 2014)

Introduction To A New Thin-Gummy: 19CBRE (October 2014)

Les Petites Dames De Modes (October 2014)

Regency Dancing At The Salem Maritime Festival (September 2014)

Nahant Grand Ball (September 2014)

Vernet Project: Marveilleuses & Incroyables (September 2014)

Come Visit Egg Rock With Me (August 2014)

Waves, Curls, Earrings… And Dancing From The 1910s (August 2014)

1922 Lawn Party Ensemble (August 2014)

HSF #15: 1920s Wide Brim Hat (August 2014)

A Collar For Georgina (July 2014)

Making A Sort-Of 1920s Long Handled Parasol (July 2014)

Georgina And Friends (July 2014)

HSF #13: Cotton Print Evening Bodice For Georgina (July 2014)

1940s-Does-Modern Anne Adams Dress (June 2014)

A Bit Of Round Reticule Inspiration (June 2014)

A Round Regency Reticule (June 2014)

1917 Waist Details (May 2014)

Regency Intensive Dance Weekend 2014 Wrap Up (May 2014)

A Dress Suited For Eve (May 2014)

Imagine An Afternoon At Mansfield Park (May 2014)

HSF #8: Red/Gold Regency Reticule (May 2014)

Support 10·38 (April 2014)

Returning From Silence (April 2014)

A Floral Headband For Annabelle (Returning Heroes 2014) (March 2014)

New Ca. 1860 Corset On Me (March 2014)

Ca. 1860 Corset Intense Details (March 2014)

Ca. 1860 Corset For ME! (HSF #4) (March 2014)

Pretty Nankeen Regency Boots! (February 2014)

Successful Regency Face Framing Curls (Dolley Madison Ball 2014) (February 2014)

Jewels! Jewels! Jewels! (February 2014)

HSF #3: A Pink Regency Belt Style Sash (February 2014)

Variety Please: Regency Ribbon Sashes (February 2014)

Jewelry Alert (January 2014)

Engaged! (January 2014)

HSF #1: The Make Do Shift (January 2014)

100 Followers! (January 2014)

Summary of 2013: Looking Forward To 2014 (January 2014)

Project Journal: 1822-1824 Ensemble Part VII: Trimming Complete (Fezziwig’s Ball 2013) (January 2014)

HSF #26: Curtain Along Jacket, Finally! (December 2013)

Problem Solving In 1893 (December 2013)

HSF #25: Spat-Boots, Or Gaiters (December 2013)

1860s Dance Weekend: Part II, Sunday (December 2013)

1860s Dance Weekend: Part I, Saturday (December 2013)

HSF #24: 1917 Fur Hat (And Revised Muff) (December 2013)

Thankful For Suffrage (November 2013)

A Little Visual Teaser (November 2013)

1917 Knitted Sweater Of Angorina Annotated Pattern (November 2013)

HSF #23: 1917 “Knitted Sweater Of Angorina” (November 2013)

Knitting For Victory (November 2013)

Refreshing Proof (Chelmsford Regency Ball 2013) (October 2013)

1950s Adventures Part III: On A Roll (October 2013)

1950s Adventures Part II: Autumn Colors (October 2013)

HSF #21: Trim For Evie In Time For A Ball (October 2013)

1950s Adventures Part I: Dots At The Diner (October 2013)

HSF #20: Finally Finished 1822 Walking Dress (October 2013)

Brushing Off My Knitting Needles (September 2013) 200th post!

Picnic At The Commandant’s House (September 2013)

HSF #19: Mineral Felicite Stomacher (September 2013)

Get Me To The Church On Time (September 2013)

Cute Claremonts! (September 2013)

1953 Dot Dress (September 2013)

HSF #18: Red And Gold Regency Tiara (September 2013)

Trouble In Curtain Land (August 2013)

A Refreshing Apron (August 2013)

Surrender! (August 2013)

More 20s (Prohibition Ball 2013) (August 2013)

1920s Lawn Party (August 2013)

Georgina’s Island Exploration (August 2013)

George’s Island Vintage Dance Performance (August 2013)

Meet Georgina! (July 2013)

HSF #16: Eugenie Inspired 1857 Straw Hat (July 2013)

HSF #15: 18th Century Bum Roll (July 2013)

Model Ts, A New 1926 Dress, And New Shoes: Part II (July 2013)

Model Ts, A New 1926 Dress, And New Shoes: Part I (July 2013)

Belated HSF #11: 18th Century Apricot Petticoat (July 2013)

Mock-up-ing-Along (June 2013)

Historic Cotton Print Eye Candy (June 2013)

First Picnic Of The Summer: Part II (June 2013)

First Picnic Of The Summer: Part I (June 2013)

Initial Curtain-Along Thoughts (June 2013)

May Fabric Stash Additions (June 2013)

In Black And White (June 2013)

Regency Kites! (June 2013)

Possibly The Worst 1850s Dress Ever (May 2013)

Resource: Commercial Pattern Archive at URI (May 2013)

1920s Dance Performance, Old Sport (May 2013)

HSF #10: 1925 Beaded Dress (May 2013)

Regency Dance Weekend Part VI: Grand Ball (May 2013)

Regency Dance Weekend Part V: Sharing The Train (May 2013)

Regency Dance Weekend Part IV: Reception (May 2013)

Regency Dance Weekend Part III: Fell Off The Sewing Wagon, But Got Back On! (May 2013)

The Tree Gown For Real (HSF #9) (May 2013)

Regency Dance Weekend Part II: Archery And Outdoor Lounging (April 2013)

Regency Dance Weekend Part I: Settling In (April 2013)

Evie, A Front View (April 2013)

Returning Heroes Ball 2013 (April 2013)

1815 Tree Bonnet (HSF #7) (April 2013)

Very Inspiring Blogger Award, Thanks! (April 2013)

A Hair Wreath For Evie (April 2013)

A Stripe-y Reticule And Sneak Peek At A Tree Gown (MpRSW #3 & #4) (April 2013)

A Second Series Of Photos (March 2013)

Project Journal: 1864 Ball Gown Part IV: Three Series of Photos (March 2013)

Project Journal: 1864 Ball Gown Part III: Innards (March 2013)

Reminder, The MpRSW Is Upon Us! (March 2013)

Inside The 1813 Red Gown (March 2013)

HSF #5 & MpRSW #1: Blue Under Dress (March 2013)

Dancing “The Cottage Bonnet” (March 2013)

Introducing the “Mar-pril Regency Sew Weekly” (March 2013)

Lovely Clothes, Lovely Ball: Part II (Pride and Prejudice Ball 2013) (March 2013)

Lovely Clothes, Lovely Ball: Part I (Pride and Prejudice Ball 2013) (February 2013)

Distraction From Historical Sewing… (February 2013)

Project Journal: 1864 Ball Gown Part II: Trim Progress (HSF #4) (February 2013)

The Gibson Shoe! (February 2013)

Project Journal: 1864 Ball Gown Part I: The Plan And The Trim (February 2013)

HSF #3: Silk Pockets (February 2013)

Patterned Stash Additions! (February 2013)

An Excuse For Colored Shoes In The Regency (January 2013)

HSF #2: UFO (January 2013)

Wow! Another Blog Award! (January 2013)

Newport Vintage Dance Week Part XI: A Fond Farewell To 2012 (January 2013)

A “Lovely Blog” Award (January 2013)

HSF #1: 1813 Evening Gown (January 2013)

January Stash Additions (January 2013)

Oh, Making Decisions Is Hard! (January 2013)

Join The Historical Sew Fortnightly! (December 2012)

Summary Of 2012: Looking Forward To 2013 (December 2012)

Project Journal: 1822-1824 Ensemble Part VI: Muff And Tippet (December 2012)

Project Journal: 1822-1824 Ensemble Part V: Almost Finished Petticoat (December 2012)

Project Journal: 1822-1824 Ensemble Part IV: Partial Completion For The Ball (Fezziwig’s Ball 2012) (December 2012)

Regency Christmas Party At The Commandant’s House (December 2012)

Project Journal: 1822-1824 Ensemble Part III: Green Dress Hem Appliqués (December 2012)

Project Journal: 1822-1824 Ensemble Part II: Initial Petticoat Details (November 2012)

Project Journal: 1822-1824 Ensemble Part I: Overview (November 2012)

Turkey Day Does Moose Day (November 2012)

9 Month Sewing Plan (November 2012)

A Lot of Wool: October Fabric Stash Additions (November 2012)

Adjusting My Sort-Of-New Clocked Stockings (November 2012)

Details of the Bronze and Pink 1893 Ball Gown (November 2012)

Details of the 1928 Green Silk Dress (November 2012)

Happy Halloween! (October 2012)

Sort-of-New 1895 Blouse: At A Picnic With Teddy And Me (October 2012)

Finally, A Post About Dress U (October 2012)

Picnic At The Lyman Estate (October 2012)

Summer Picnic In The Boston Public Garden (October 2012)

Chalk It Up To Experience (Remade Robe a la Anglaise) (October 2012)

1812 Sleeveless Undergarment Research (October 2012)

1812 Short Stays, Sleeveless Chemise, and Under Dress (September 2012)

Cast Iron Crinkle Cutter Part I (September 2012)

Silly-ness With Lulu (September 2012)

“Vintage In Vogue” Finds (September 2012)

1812 Guerriere Weekend Part IV: A New 1812 Gown (September 2012)

An Award First! Thank you! (September 2012)

1812 Guerriere Weekend Part III: Lounging at the Commandant’s House (September 2012)

1812 Guerriere Weekend Part II: The USS Constitution (September 2012)

1812 Guerriere Weekend Part I: Happenings (September 2012)

Newport Vintage Dance Week Part X: Newport In The New York Times (August 2012) 100th post!

Newport Vintage Dance Week Part IX: You Thought The Week Was Over? (August 2012)

Newport Vintage Dance Week Part VIII: 1890s Soiree at Roger Williams Park Casino (August 2012)

Newport Vintage Dance Week Part VII: Glen Manor Continued (August 2012)

Newport Vintage Dance Week Part VI: Ragtime Dinner and Ball at Glen Manor (August 2012)

Newport Vintage Dance Week Part V: Ochre Court Continued (August 2012)

Newport Vintage Dance Week Part IV: Mid-Nineteenth Century Ball at Ochre Court (August 2012)

Newport Vintage Dance Week Part III: Formal Tea on the Lawn at RWU (August 2012)

Newport Vintage Dance Week Part II: Seaside Tea Dance at Easton’s Beach (August 2012)

Newport Vintage Dance Week Part I: 1920s Gatsby Ball at Rosecliff (August 2012)

Edwardian Gown Eye Candy (July 2012)

Fun in the Sun Part II (Regency Picnic 2012) (July 2012)

Fun in the Sun Part I (Regency Picnic 2012) (July 2012)

A Series of Striped Shoes (June 2012)

Astorias In Action (June 2012)

Introducing the New Portfolio Page! (June 2012)

Back Detail of the 1912 Tea Gown (June 2012)

Freshly Painted Ivory Astorias (May 2012)

Finally, My Astorias Have Arrived (May 2012)

Pictures of A New Fabric Stash Addition: Windowpane Ivory Cotton Gauze (May 2012)

Contemplation, Or Standing In The Sunlight (May 2012)

A Day In The Life of Quinn (May 2012)

Cameos For My Stash (May 2012)

Titanic Weekend Part III: Pictures of The Events (April 2012)

Titanic Weekend Part II: All About The New 1912 Day Ensemble (April 2012)

Titanic Weekend Part I: All About The New 1912 Evening Gown (April 2012)

1912 Ivory “Mushroom” Hat Part II (April 2012)

1912 Ivory “Mushroom” Hat Part I (April 2012)

Resource: The Bartos Collection (April 2012)

1910 Dress Inspiration and Classification Part II (March 2012)

In Lieu of Astorias… (March 2012)

1910 Dress Inspiration and Classification (March 2012)

Another Annabelle Adventure (Returning Heroes Ball 2012) (March 2012)

“Berry” Ballroom Dress Update (March 2012)

New Shoes from American Duchess (March 2012)

Very Purple Quilted Slippers (February 2012)

Regency Hair Style: 1819 (February 2012)

Project Journal: 1815-1820 Regency Ensemble Part IX: Completion of the Re-made Dress! (1812 Ball 2012) (February 2012)

A New Standard Ballroom Dancing Dress… (February 2012)

A Future Project: 18th Century Pockets (February 2012)

Project Journal: 1815-1820 Regency Ensemble Part VIII: Re-Trimming the Bonnet (January 2012)

Project Journal: 1815-1820 Regency Ensemble Part VII: Gown Progress (January 2012)

Project Journal: 1815-1820 Regency Ensemble Part VI: Updating the Gown (January 2012)

“…Lady’s Undress of Bum-be-seen” (January 2012)

Only 2 Days Until Pre-orders for the Astorias! (January 2012)

Must Read: “Unveiling Unveiled: How a Fashion Exhibition Travels Around the World” (January 2012)

Summary of 2011: Looking Forward to 2012 (January 2012)

1912 Dress Beading Motifs (January 2012)

Project Journal: 1815-1820 Regency Ensemble Part V: Completed Spencer (Massachusetts Costumers Regency Holiday Tea) (January 2012)

Project Journal: 1815-1820 Regency Ensemble Part IV: Spencer Mockup (December 2011)

Edwardian Shoes from American Duchess! (December 2011)

Project Journal: 1815-1820 Regency Ensemble Part III: Spencer Research (December 2011)

Project Journal: 1815-1820 Regency Ensemble Part II: Corset Construction (December 2011)

Fezziwig’s Ball 2011 (December 2011)

Annabelle, Adorned with Flowers (December 2011)

1860 “Hair Crescent” (December 2011)

Inspirational (and historically clothed) Dolls (November 2011)

New Regency Shoe from American Duchess! (November 2011)

Project Journal: 1815-1820 Regency Ensemble Part I: Corset Research and Patterning (November 2011)

1912 Gowns in 2012: One Hundred Years After Titanic (November 2011)

Salem Light Infantry Levee and Ball 2011 (October 2011)

Project Journal: 1780s Ensemble Part VI: Open Gown and Petticoat (October 2011)

Project Journal: 1780s Ensemble Part V: Completed Stays (October 2011)

Vintage Lace! (For Sale on Etsy) (October 2011)

1812 Tailcoat Pattern (October 2011)

Project Journal: 1780s Ensemble Part IV: Construction of Stays (October 2011)

Ochre Court 1860s Ball 2011 (Newport Vintage Dance Week) (September 2011)

King Richard’s Faire 2011 (September 2011)

Project Journal: 1780s Ensemble Part IIi: Undergarments and Sources (September 2011)

Project Journal: 1780s Ensemble Part II: More Research (September 2011)

Reproduction Embroidered Gown, Neat! (September 2011)

Project Journal: 1780s Ensemble Part I: Initial Research (September 2011)

Pleated Trimming on Dress (c. 1870) (August 2011)

Pleated Trimming on 1860s Gowns (August 2011)

Braid Trimming on 1860s Gowns (August 2011)

Bolero Jackets in the 20th Century: 1930-1950 (August 2011)

National Museum of American History First Ladies Exhibition Behind-the-Scenes Video (July 2011)

Of Flounces and Dance Cards: Part II (Nahant Victorian Day 1860s Ball 2011) (July 2011)

Of Flounces and Dance Cards: Part I (July 2011)

Bolero Jackets of the Early 20th Century: 1900-1909 (July 2011)

1901-1911 Dress (June 2011)

Bolero and Zouave Jackets of the Mid-19th Century (June 2011)

1860-1861 Dress (June 2011)

A Waltzing Zouave? (June 2011)

Returning Heroes 1860s Ball 2011 (May 2011)

Project Journal: Victorian Women’s Tailoring Part XI: Time to Celebrate (May 2011)

Project Journal: Victorian Women’s Tailoring Part X: 1913 Gallery (May 2011)

Project Journal: Victorian Women’s Tailoring Part IX: 1903 Gallery (May 2011)

Project Journal: Victorian Women’s Tailoring Part VIII: 1883 Gallery (May 2011)

Project Journal: Victorian Women’s Tailoring Part VII: Fitting 1913 Garments (May 2011)

Project Journal: Victorian Women’s Tailoring Part VI: Fitting 1903 Garments (May 2011)

Project Journal: Victorian Women’s Tailoring Part V: Fitting 1883 Tailor Made Suit (April 2011)

Project Journal: Victorian Women’s Tailoring Part IV: Fitting 1883 Undergarments (April 2011)

The 14 Hour Regency Dress (Sense and Sensibility Regency Ball 2011) (February 2011)

Project Journal: Victorian Women’s Tailoring Part III: Mockups (February 2011)

Project Journal: Victorian Women’s Tailoring Part II: Patterns (February 2011)

Project Journal: Victorian Women’s Tailoring Part I: Overview (January 2011)

“Belle” of the Ball (Fezziwig’s Ball 2010) (December 2010)

My Favorite Period-the 1860s (November 2010)

I Just Love Historic Clothes! (November 2010)

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