Woman’s World, April 1918, from the article “Hooverizing” with the Needle: There’s nothing new under the sun, so don’t worry[...]
Read MoreThere is lots going on in the studio right now, but no pictures – yet. – I just finished sawing,[...]
Read MoreParts of the coat are coming along nicely: The fronts and back vents are embroidered, pocket flaps spangled and assembled,[...]
Read MoreThe waistcoat for the DPP is finished. Here’s a recap of some of the steps along the way. First the[...]
Read MoreThis is up on the inspiration board right now. It’s just enough to keep me excited and itching to get[...]
Read MoreA while back I posted a picture of a sample button for this suit. I’d selected an embroidery file I[...]
Read MoreFabric selections for the DPP were fairly easy, since I planned to use as many fabrics as possible from my[...]
Read MoreHere is a close-up of 18th century suit buttons from the inspiration suit: This button is made of embroidered fabric[...]
Read MoreThe Kyoto Costume Institute publishes the most beautiful books, with detailed pictures. Utterly dreamy. My favorite suit is pictured in[...]
Read MoreYour Wardrobe Unlock’d is hosting the “Double Period Project” this year. The basics are 1) there are two periods to[...]
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