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Still gettin down with the frumpy 1920s and Butterick 6399!
Ah, I am learning to love the 20s frump. It sort of grows on you. I you have been anywhere near the Pacific Northwest in the last week you know we have been hot hot hot. Bear in mind most of us PacNW...
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Colonial Festival and JP Ryans Caraco jacket!
It's that time of year again! Colonial Festival in Port Angeles, Washington! You must understand that out here on the west coast we don't get a lot of Colonial action. So it's nice to have one event...
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Sense and Sensibility drawstring dress and Washington Regency Society's Tall...
It was that time of year again! Time for a fabulous picnic and lovely sail on The Lady Washington. Taking place in picturesque Port Ludlow, Washington. We decided to make a weekend of it and reserve a...
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Jane Fest 2017 Regency riding habit and an open robe hack
I've been quiet lately. After such a busy summer I had a nice lull in costume activities. I've still been sewing though. Jane Fest 2017 took place at the University of Washington this past weekend....
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Celebrating the end of 2017 in the 1920s plus a Nehelenia dress pattern and a...
Happy New Year! I can say I am ready for another year of fun costuming events! Costuming wise the end of 2017 was pretty laid back. December is a packed month for me in general. Our youngest son has...
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Washington Regency Society 12th night Ball!!
I have been very remiss in my blogging lately. Life gets busy between family, work and sewing time. However, lucky for you I have a nasty cold and have taken to my bed. So lets talk about a most...
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Port Townsend Victorian Festival 2018 A Victorian Weekend!
Another VicFest is over and it happened so fast! I did much sewing beforehand and even became a bit adventurous in my pattern choices. It's ALL about the 1890s baby! I honestly think I have found my...
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My plaid Mantua Maker Regency Gown 1810-1 Review
FINALLY I am writing this one up. I made this dress last year at the beginning of fall and didn't have the opportunity to wear it until yesterday. Washington Regency Society had their museum outing and...
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My La Mode Bagatelle Artistic Reform Tea Gown adventure!
Well I decided I needed a challenge gauntlet thrown down in my sewing room! I have been in a bit of a funk, kinda bored and unmotivated. I rely on sewing to keep the creative side of my brain happy. It...
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My experience with Truly Victorian TVE01 1903 Edwardian S Bend Corset
One thing I have been wanting to make for quite a while is an S bend corset. I am not the most prolific corset maker because it's not my favorite activity. However, I really want to delve into this...
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2018 bits and pieces of costuming fun and upcoming events!!
So I have been fairly neglectful of my little blog. Life happens and things get busy. I have been enjoying some outings but also spending time at home with my guys. Since I am very lazy I will just...
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Burda 2471 Men's Regency era pattern AKA Napoleon pattern
It was time for the Washington Regency Society (WRS) 12th night ball! I asked my youngest if he would be interested in attending with me. He had joined me for the WRS picnic last summer and had a great...
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Laughing Moon Pattern 138 Regency Gown and time for a ball!
Oh it was that time of year again!!! The Washington Regency Society's 12th night ball. It was fantastic and so thoughtfully put together. Of course I needed a new dress for it! I wanted to dig into...
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Simplicity 8411 Claire's Outlander Red (not red) Dress
So there is an Outlander ball next month that several of us are planning on attending. Of course I wanted to make a new gown! If you are interested in the ball go here Outlander Fanatics of Washington...
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18th century sewing Tailor's Guide pattern revisited and other activities!
Oooooooooo I have been SO LAZY regarding this blog. However, I'm here now so I may as well post something. :-) I'm not really in a rut but I have been on a slight break with my costume sewing. I also...
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Simplicity 8578 the American Duchess Sacque Back Gown pattern
It was a success! I have been wanting to make a sacque back gown since watching Dangerous Liaisons when it first hit the theaters wayyyyyy back in my youth. I tried unsuccessfully to make one almost 3...
View Article18th Century Wagner House video!!!
I'm still super neglectful BUT the video from Vanessa's Wagner House event is up and going! My previous post reviewed the Simplicity 8578 and talked about the party. :-) I'm still thankful for my...
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Natural form undergarments, Truly Victorian and Mantua Maker patterns
I made three natural form outfits plus one tea gown for the 2020 Port Townsend Victorian Festival. Sadly it was cancelled. :-( I'm going to start with the undergarments and then the actual dresses will...
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Truly Victorian Evening outfit TV422 TV328 TV225
I was going to wear this to the Friday night event at the Victorian Festival in Port Townsend (cancelled).Patterns are: TV442---Natural Form evening bodice TV 328---Split pannier overskirt...
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Truly Victorian natural form part II TV423 and TV326
My natural form journey continues. This was my outfit for Saturday day at VicFest 2020. The underskirt is the same one I wore with the previous gown. FYI I'm still hanging at home but hopefully our...
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Fig Leaf Pattern 112 The 18th century Italian Gown finished!!!
Well since I have more free time these days I decided to do some hand sewing. I have had this pattern since 2019 and it's been on my hit list. I have only made one other pattern by this designer and it...
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Simplicity 8578 Part Two! IKEA curtains are the BOMB!
I have already reviewed Simplicity 8758 that I made for an event last year. This year I decided just for fun to make a version from four IKEA cotton ramie curtain panels. It is one of their historic...
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Truly Victorian natural form part 3 TV423 TV324 TV221
Back to my Victorian natural form journey. This outfit was to be worn for the Victorian Festival fashion show but with all events cancelled it now hangs in my closet.I used 3 different colors of silk...
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A silk Robe Volante using Mill Farms Casaque pattern!
I have had some lovely silk brocade in my stash for several years and it was time to use it instead of letting it languish. During the initial Covid shutdown my retail job became non existent so I used...
View Article2020 can suck it! Historic costumer Mimi's comedy clip, enjoy!
Hello!!!!Just a short video I made with the help of both my sons! Enjoy and hopefully you'll get a bit of a laugh because we all need one...😂
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