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Over the years, I've had the pleasure of shopping in Flinda Terteling's online store (AntiqueFabric.com) many times. She has some of the most unique antique and vintage textiles I've seen, and goes...
Over the years, I've had the pleasure of shopping in Flinda Terteling's online store (AntiqueFabric.com) many times. She has some of the most unique antique and vintage textiles I've seen, and goes...
If you're in need of relaxation, distraction, inspiration, or just plain fun - head over to the Rijksmuseum Studio and scroll through some amazing fashion plates. WARNING: I can't, with good conscience,...
What do Michael Jackson, King Tut and Leonardo da Vinci have in common? Check out this fantastic article in the Smithsonion Magazine about the history of sequins and see for yourself. Spoiler...
Handling and preserving antique textiles isn't overwhelming if you know what you're doing. This wonderful website has oodles of information on storing, displaying, rescuing, and stabilizing all sorts of fragile things. It's...
Having been immersed in the world of Bleuette for so many years, it's hard for me to imagine someone not having heard of her. But of course that's a very self-centered way...
One of my favorite websites is Antique-Gown.com. Although their main goal is selling antique clothing, their photographs are detailed and often include that holy grail for costume historians - pictures of the...
If you look closely at the photos of Maddie's first dress, you'll see a wonderful piece of art on her wall. I chose it specially for her because I thought it was...
One of my very favorite humans in the world was Diane Cucci. Not only did she love, love, LOVE old fabrics and trims, she knew where to get amazing stuff. She was...
Until I started looking into whether the bodice of Maddie's dress should be lined or unlined, I didn't know Sheer Dresses were a "thing". I mean, I knew there were sheer dresses....
Women's skirts reached their greatest circumference in about 1860. But what happened before, and after, this point makes for a fascinating read. One of the most interesting articles on the topic can...
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