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A Floral Headband For Annabelle (Returning Heroes Ball 2014)

Posted on March 25, 2014 by

Not too long ago, I was again able to be part of the annual Returning Heroes Ball hosted by The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers. I decided to wear Annabelle again this year, even though I’d worn her last year, because I’d just … Continue reading →

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Another Annabelle Adventure (Returning Heroes Ball 2012)

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Alliterative, agreed? Ok, I’m done… Honestly, the words just came–I didn’t spend long on them! Last weekend I attended the Returning Heroes Ball hosted by the Commonwealth Vintage Dancers in Holliston, MA. As usual, it was full of fun and … Continue reading →

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Annabelle, adorned with flowers

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

Over the summer I built Annabelle, a white flounced 1860 ball gown, in order to have an alternative to my dark blue 1860 ball gown. My intention was to adorn Annabelle with flowers, as in my inspiration fashion plate from … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 11, 2017 by

A few months ago, I had a post with the same name that focused on two Regency dresses that had experienced closet shrinkage. The post was centered around what I did to make them wearable again. Around the same time I … Continue reading →

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1850s Chenille Headdress At The Victoria & Albert Ball

Posted on October 29, 2017 by

It’s been almost exactly a year since the inspiration for a new mid-19th century headdress stuck in my mind. I was attending a workshop at the Civil War Weekend last October and watching others make lovely floral headdresses with low hanging … Continue reading →

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A Chemisette (HSM #3)

Posted on March 25, 2017 by

I’ve wanted a Regency chemisette to complete my daytime looks since 2012, even going so far as to purchase a specific tool with the intent on using it for a chemisette ruffle. (Unfortunately, my cast iron crinkle cutter has been a … Continue reading →

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1860s Flower Basket Fancy Dress

Posted on April 13, 2015 by

A few weekends ago now, I went to an event at The Down Town Association in New York. It was an event out of my usual ordinary line of events and so I took the opportunity to create something out of … Continue reading →

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Summary of 2014: Looking Forward To 2015

Posted on January 14, 2015 by

Ahh! It’s halfway through January and I feel rather behind on posting my 2014 summary. It seems like everyone else is so much more on the ball with that than I am this year. Well, without further ado… Completed projects … Continue reading →

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Summary of 2013: Looking Forward to 2014

Posted on January 7, 2014 by

2013 flew by. Really, it’s hard to believe it is 2014 already… As I did in 2011, and 2012, here is the year 2013 in review and a look at the upcoming year 2014. Completed projects in 2013: Whew! And … Continue reading →

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Project Journal: 1864 Ball Gown Part III: Innards

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

It’s been a little while since I posted about my new 1864 ball gown. Over a month, I think, because in February I posted about the plan/inspiration and then about the progress I made on the trim. I was steadily … Continue reading →

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