Way back in July I traveled to California to attend Costume College. What is Costume College you ask? It is an annual three-day educational conference produced by Costumer's Guild West, Inc. to provide educational classes, programs, and tours. Professional seamstresses, costume designers, as well as historical fashion and sewing enthusiasts come from all over the world to teach and attend this fabulous event. Friday night the theme was the 1940's so I choose to create a costume very close to my ... View the Post
How To Find Historic Costuming Friends
Six years ago I visited Colonial Williamsburg. While there I purchased a hat and pattern to sew an 18th-century dress. I shared the outcome at Halloween with rousing success. Then two years went by before I presented Becoming Jane. I loved the research and the process of creating historical clothing. But I didn't do it year-round because what was the point? No one close shared my interests and there was nowhere to actually wear the garments. That changed when I moved to Texas and ... View the Post
A Right Royal Tea Party
Welcome to the Spring Tea Party hosted by Follow The Yellow Brick Home. As I write this post it seems that many in the world are awaiting the arrival of Baby Sussex. There has been much anticipation and speculation on the first child of Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex. As a devoted watcher of the British Royal Family, I too am eager to hear the birth announcement and celebrate with A Right Royal Tea Party. UPDATE: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex was safely delivered of ... View the Post
A Peacock Themed Regency Dress and Open Robe
This past weekend I attended the D/FW Costumers Guild Fantasy Picnic. This is a fun theme as the costume can be anything fancied in the creator's imagination. Cosplay, Fairies, Elves, and more were all welcome. I wanted to create an outfit that could also be worn in the future to other historical events and designed A Peacock Themed Regency Dress and Open Robe. Inspiration Many people automatically think that during the Regency period women only wore "sheer white dresses". That is ... View the Post
My Beautiful Notre Dame
My Beautiful Notre Dame. Over the years I have written about this glorious cathedral many, many times. I first had the joy of seeing its medieval glory firsthand in 2000. Every time I return to Paris I always at least walk past its magnificent facade in the Ile de la Cite. My Beautiful Notre Dame By now you have probably heard that the entire roof was totally engulfed in flames and completely collapsed. The beautiful 12th-century spire of the cathedral had fallen. The fire had also spread ... View the Post
Mardi Gras Carnival Costumes in Venice
Today is Shrove Tuesday. The day before Ash Wednesday which then begins the observance of the Lenten fast. This day and the two weeks leading up to it is often marked by feasting and celebration. Most famously in New Orleans here in the states. In Europe, the largest celebration occurs in Italy. May you enjoy the eye candy of Mardi Gras Carnival Costumes in Venice. Mardi Gras Carnival Costumes in Venice The Carnevale di Venezia / Carnevàl de Venexia is the more sophisticated older sister ... View the Post
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