For my 18th century ensemble, the very first thing that I did was make a colonial pocket and bum roll using vintage textiles. The History of Colonial Pockets During the 18th century, women did not carry handbags. Ladies sewed large pockets which were worn over their chemises/petticoats but under their skirts. (To avoid pick pockets. :) "Tight Lacing, or Fashion before Ease" John Collet ca. 1770–1775.” Even though the pockets were never seen by the general public ladies would often invest ... View the Post
Create A 18th Century Style Hat and Dormeuse Cap
In this post, I will provide a tutorial on how to Create A 18th Century Style Hat and Dormeuse Cap. The style I selected is a bergére which features a wide brim and low crown. It was generally made of straw but often covered in other materials such as silk. The bergére was popular through the mid to late 1700’s. Historical Background It is believed that the name of the hat was inspired by Madame Bergeret who was painted by one of my favorite artists, François Boucher, in ... View the Post
Create A 18th Century Gentleman’s Costume for Under $6.00
Create A 18th Century Gentleman’s Costume for Under $6.00 This post will cover how to Create A 18th Century Gentleman’s Costume for Under $6.00. When I began creating my 18th-century gown I knew we would be attending a neighbors annual Halloween costume party. I will admit that Mr. Décor was not nearly as excited about our costumes as I was. As a rule, there are a number of factors and fashion options to consider in becoming an 18th-century gentleman. The Duke of Décor was not ... View the Post
An Easy Way To Fix A Blouse That is Too Big
I recently spied a darling white blouse on a $10 clearance rack. The style was reminiscent of Kate Spade. I could easily imagine how versatile the blouse would be and began searching the racks searching for my size. There was none to be found. Don’t you just HATE that? My choice was either a size 2 (never gonna happen) and a size 12. The 12 was way too big. You can see a definite gap in the underarm area. But here is An Easy Way To Fix A Blouse That is Too Big. An Easy Way To Fix A Blouse ... View the Post
The Great Gatsby
Yesterday I finished my last class of the spring semester and have two glorious weeks before the summer semester starts. Although I am smack dab in the middle of designing an entire house for truly lovely clients I took today off. The Fashionista has to work on Sunday so she wanted to celebrate Mother’s Day today with me. Just how will we spend it? At the movies. We’ve been waiting months for the theatrical version of “The Great Gatsby”. It is based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s third book, a ... View the Post
Colonial Style Fashions
I am the type of person that truly appreciates beautiful fashion. Attention to detail is never lost on me. If I could somehow parade around in costume on a daily basis I surely would. But let me clarify I am by no means an expert on fashion. That title belongs to my daughter. After all, this is primarily a blog about interior design. But I think there are a few DTA readers who might enjoy this post on Colonial Style Fashions. Colonial Style Fashions Any purist would tell you that a ... View the Post
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