A Fractured Fairytale

What's Next?

September 13, 2012 - comments

So now that I'm all caught up on past projects, what's next on my costuming agenda?

In my last post I mention some printed silk I purchased at Mood Fabrics in the NYC fabric district. Despite the hefty price tag (it is Mood after all), I fell in love and couldn’t resist getting one yard to make a blouse. I was super excited to work on the blouse once we got home from our trip, but Costume College sewing took precedence. However, the blouse was the first thing I worked on after recovering from the Costume College plague. Read more...

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New York, New York

September 4, 2012 - comments

At the beginning of July, my husband and I headed north for a whirlwind weekend in New York City. The trip was originally planned to visit with my brother-in-law, who was going to give us a tour of the city, but because of unforeseen circumstances my husband and I ended up on our own. It all worked out in the end as this left more room for fabric shopping. :)

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Filed under: travels

Costume College Sunday: Mauve Robe en Chemise

September 1, 2012 - comments

Continuing with our Costume College recap, on Sunday I wore a new Robe en Chemise (or chemise dress if I'm not feeling French) made from mauve silk broadcloth.

More On My New Pink "Paste" Necklace

August 27, 2012 - comments

It's no secret that I have a weakness for jewelry. What girl doesn't? For years I've dreamt of having a color paste necklace to wear with my 18th century outfits, but sadly all the antique or vintage ones I've found have been way out of my price range.

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