Tag Archives: costuming

My first embroidery project: 18th century pocket

Finally!  It took me a little longer than I’d wanted, but I finally finished my first embroidery project!  I took a short break to enjoy the holidays, and then my husband and I re-organized things and did a little cleaning … Continue reading

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Very thoughtful and helpful gifts this year!

My wonderful mother-in-law, Mary, helped me mark a few more items off of my 18th century costuming list this Christmas! I’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed with everything I need to make for my first costume, as well as my … Continue reading

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My first 18th century pocket hoops completed!

It seemed like it took a while for me to complete the 18th century pocket hoops, but I had some other things to do first and waiting for supplies to arrive. Actually, the pocket hoops went quicker than I expected … Continue reading

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18th Century Pocket Hoops and New Embroidery Frame

A few days ago I started hand sewing my 18th century pocket hoops.  I’m using the pattern from Corsets and Crinolines by Norah Waugh.  I have one of the pocket hoops finished so far and am about to start the … Continue reading

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Sporran Review

Pssst…this isn’t Cynthia; it’s her husband, Christopher. She wanted me to do a review for a piece I ordered for the 18th century costume she’s making for me. So here it is. I’ve needed a new sporran for my kilt … Continue reading

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On a Better Note…

My last entry about my fiddle frustrations probably seemed pretty down.  Fortunately, I’m in a little better mood since I’ve been ignoring the fiddle for a couple weeks or so, focusing on sewing my stays. The stays have been a … Continue reading

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First 18th Century Shift: Finished, for the moment.

I’ve been busy, but there really hasn’t been anything important to post here at the moment.  I ended up pretty sick for a while with bad allergies like most of the people in the area I live (and summer is … Continue reading

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One sewing project down…

Finally!  I finished my first sewing project in a long time.  It seemed like it took forever because I didn’t take into consideration all the steps and details involved in making this 18th century shirt for my husband.  I incorrectly … Continue reading

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One stitch at a time

It’s been a while since I last posted.  I decided to focus on a few things even though I still need to work on the other non-blog sections of my website.  I actually have a sewing update, so I thought … Continue reading

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Sewing Update

I’ve been very quiet about sewing lately.  There were things I had to do, like clear away some things that were in front of my sewing area.  Progress on that has been very slow.  I’ve also had a few moments … Continue reading

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