Château de Villette is now on my "must see" list. Built in the 17th century it has been lovingly renovated by French decorator Jacques Garcia. The château recently set the scene for a Monique Lhuillier fashion shoot. Which led to Saturday Smiles Like A Rainbow. Saturday Smiles Like A Rainbow Elsie has done it again with her magical rainbow-hued bookcase. I love her thoughts on buying and displaying vintage. Taste the Rainbow I try to eat a wide variety of foods. I'm drawn to the ... View the Post
UNDERWEAR, Bonnet and Construction Details of the 1880’s Traveling Suit
Thank you for all the lovely comments on Tuesday's costume reveal post. As promised today's post is all about the UNDERWEAR and Construction Details of the 1880's Traveling Suit. The Bonnet I'll start with the bonnet because it's one of my favorite elements. I found the circa 1950's child's bonnet with daisies for $2.00 at Round Top. I carefully removed the flowers, gave it a rinse in my kitchen sink and let it air dry. While it was drying I folded the straw into the shape I was seeking. ... View the Post
An 1880’s Traveling Suit For Prairie Days
The second Saturday in June I headed towards Independence, Kansas to celebrate the reconstruction of The Little House on the Prairie cabin. I packed up An 1880's Traveling Suit For Prairie Days. An 1880's Traveling Suit For Prairie Days With each costume or piece of modern clothing that I make I try to learn a new dressmaking skill. All of the previous skills have led up to making a customized 1880's traveling suit with simple bustle. This costume was couture meaning that it was ... View the Post
Inspiration For An 1880’s Calico Bustle Dress and Bonnet
A little over a week ago I attended a Laura Ingalls Wilder event. Prairie Days in Independence, Kansas. I've been wanting to make something new to wear. Here is Inspiration For An 1880's Calico Bustle Dress and Bonnet. Inspiration For An 1880's Calico Bustle Dress and Bonnet We often think of the look below when visualizing a bustle backed gown. Layers upon layers of frothy silk taffeta, velvet, and lace. The dress/gown generally consisted of three separate pieces: a bodice, underskirt, and ... View the Post
In The Pink Blouse For Spring
I recently finished another top made from a vintage Peter Pan fabric. I call it the In The Pink Blouse For Spring. As it is a rose print I couldn't help but pose in front of my abundant climbing rose ala an English Garden. The Pattern Just like the button backed blouse that I shared a few weeks ago this PDF pattern is free. It also requires the purchase of a Love Sewing magazine (issue #42) if you want the instructions. You can purchase the magazine through a Google App or this link for ... View the Post
A Caroline Ingalls Costume
I recently gave a presentation on historical clothing at the Farmer's Branch Historical Park Celebrating Spring with Laura Ingalls Wilder event. I decided to create A Caroline Ingalls Costume to wear to the event. A Caroline Ingalls Costume I would like to clarify that the costume I made was not for this Caroline Ingalls. Caroline Lake Quiner Ingalls (1839-1924) was an amazing woman in her own right as well as being the mother of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little ... View the Post
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