A Brief History of Hooks and Eyes
In all my years of sewing doll clothes, I've believed the common notion that hooks and thread eyes are the only "proper" way of closing up a dress. Well. I'm thrilled to...
In all my years of sewing doll clothes, I've believed the common notion that hooks and thread eyes are the only "proper" way of closing up a dress. Well. I'm thrilled to...
I might well have titled this post "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, because this project was a bit of everything. First the bad. Many dresses of the mid-1800's were made...
The best laid plans . . . do often go astray. Lavinia's first dress was meant to be ready for fall (thus the short sleeves) but "life" got in the way. So...
For many a woman (and many a doll) her hair is her crowning glory - unless time, overzealous styling, or genetically poor luck has rendered things otherwise. If your doll isn't blessed...
As I attacked the next layer of Lavinia's underpinnings, I was forced to admit my strong opinions might not always be right. But before I confess my ignorance, let me show you...
Before I could spoil Lavinia properly, I needed to put a few base elements in place. The first priority was anchoring her to her stand. I've always favored saddle stands to others,...
John Bright, a renowned historic costumer, amassed a large collection of antique clothing as part of his fashion research. You can see many of the highlights HERE.
My post today serves two purposes. I'm not ashamed to say the first reason for a quick update is that it allows me to press pause on the next step in slip...
As with all fashion, the footwear of a particular time provides insights about society as a whole. This article on the footwear of the early 1800's is an enlightening look at women's...
You won't be surprised to hear I intend to spoil Lavinia rotten - which immediately posed a problem. She was wearing a lovely pair of antique boots when I bought her, but...
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