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I don't need another dress said no one, ever. And Now For Something Completely Different. Pondering the dress →. July 13, 2015. I realized, if I want a costume for Halloween, I actually do need to start plotting now. Introducing (drum roll)…. Portrait by Alfred Chalon, 1838. Ding ding ding nerd alert going off! I am all about the nerdy costumes, and isn’t it convenient when it overlaps with historical costuming? Now, what the heck is going on in that portrait? That is some serious contrast going on.
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The Ginger Minion: HSF '14 #8: UFO
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The sewing machine joins what the shears have cut asunder. and whatever else comes in its path. Thursday, May 1, 2014. HSF '14 #8: UFO. As I've previously stated, I don't really have an unfinished projects pile. I tend not to make anything without an event/challenge to wear it for. But I do have an abundant fabric pile, and so I decided I needed a new chemise. Year: Works for most of the Victorian era, but if pressed, I'd say 1850's. Notions: Thread, bias tape and ribbon. How historically accurate is it?
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Time Traveling in Costume: August 2015
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This is a photo diary of my costuming "travels"; where I've learned and struggled to make historical costumes for myself. They're not always pretty, but always fun. And I want to share with others what I learn along the way. * You can find me on Facebook, or have my posts delivered to your email by signing up at the lower part of the right column.*. Time Traveling in Costume. View my complete profile. Sunday, August 23, 2015. COMBINATIONS: Combining a Chemise and Split Drawers. Http:/ www.pe.com/. If you...
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The Ginger Minion: October 2014
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The sewing machine joins what the shears have cut asunder. and whatever else comes in its path. Friday, October 17, 2014. HSF Challenge #19: Inspiration. Another fortnight, another challenge! After seeing this lovely pair of under-sleeves by The dreamstress. I was inspired to make a pair for the Bright Copper Penny Dress. I like this fabric so much that I just might make a chemisette out of the leftovers. And here's what they look like with the sleeves:. Fabric: Embroidered cotton and voile. To an event ...
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The Ginger Minion: December 2014
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The sewing machine joins what the shears have cut asunder. and whatever else comes in its path. Thursday, December 18, 2014. HSF '14 chllenge # 22 and 23: A Hatefish ladies uniform. Last weekend I attended the Great Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco. on . As per usual, I was having too much fun to take any pictures (though my mother managed to snap a few) On saturday I played a member of the notorious (and fictional) submarine Hatefish. The Challenge: Gentlemen and Modern History. Wednesday Notes: ...
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The Ginger Minion: May 2014
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The sewing machine joins what the shears have cut asunder. and whatever else comes in its path. Tuesday, May 13, 2014. HSF '14 challenge #9: Black or White. Through trial and error, I've found that my mom is less likely to object me making her a new piece of costuming if I give it to her as a present. So for Mother's day, I made her a day cap. I snapped this pattern up a few years ago and have been itching to use it ever since. The Challenge: Black and White. Fabric: Sheer striped silk and cotton voile.
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The Ginger Minion: November 2014
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The sewing machine joins what the shears have cut asunder. and whatever else comes in its path. Wednesday, November 19, 2014. HSF '14 Challenge 21: Re-do. I missed challenge #4 the first time around (I was visiting my sister in Washington) and so I took the opportunity to make a second chemise. The Challenge: Re-do of underneath it all. He same cotton batiste as the chemise I made for the. Year: The Victorian era. Notions: Thread and ribbon. How historically accurate is it? Machine and hand sewn. The bod...
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The Ginger Minion: The little black dress of the romantic era, or HSF challenge #10: Art
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The sewing machine joins what the shears have cut asunder. and whatever else comes in its path. Monday, June 2, 2014. The little black dress of the romantic era, or HSF challenge #10: Art. For this fortnight's challenge (Art) I wanted something that a) was simple, b) would work for several different occasions, and c) was made from material from my fabric stash. And happily, I managed to do all three. The outside of the bodice just before the sleeves went on. The skirt before gathering. First worn: Not yet.
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The Ginger Minion: HSF '14 Challenge 21: Re-do
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The sewing machine joins what the shears have cut asunder. and whatever else comes in its path. Wednesday, November 19, 2014. HSF '14 Challenge 21: Re-do. I missed challenge #4 the first time around (I was visiting my sister in Washington) and so I took the opportunity to make a second chemise. The Challenge: Re-do of underneath it all. He same cotton batiste as the chemise I made for the. Year: The Victorian era. Notions: Thread and ribbon. How historically accurate is it? Machine and hand sewn.
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The Ginger Minion: July 2014
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The sewing machine joins what the shears have cut asunder. and whatever else comes in its path. Monday, July 28, 2014. The cutest little hotel in Petaluma. Recently, Mom and I had cause to travel up to Northern California. In a fit of whimsy, she eschewed our usual defaults (i.e. Motel 6 or Days Inn) and booked us into the very lovely, very. The hotel is a renovated Victorian house, decorated with french furniture and memorabilia. If you want, you can even stay in a vintage Airstream trailer! Since the S...
