Bella Miss Ella

So I need to start focusing on my 1912 plans next.  I started the corset but had to recut and redo a panel (stupid mistake - that is why people tell you to label your pattern pieces).  Now I'm ...

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This post is long overdue.  And was written/edited multiple times in the past so forgive the random jumble of info, especially at the end. This year for our annual trip to the Renaissance Fair...

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A couple of weekends ago I attended an 1812 ball in Salem's Old Town Hall that was put on by the Commonwealth Vintage Dancers.  It was a fabulous ball!  The venue was great.  There were so man...

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This was a very last minute project, but so quick and easy!  I attended at Twelfth Night Ball in Sudburry at the Wayside Inn in January.  This was an event put on by Rev War reenactors.  So ye...

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It's time I finally do a post about what I was able to accomplish in 2011.  At first I wasn't sure I had done that much, but then putting this list together, I'd say it's not a bad effort!  The...

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So you know how I had that big long list of things I was going to make? Yeah, I'm already straying from it. I went to Montreal with my Mom for Thanksgiving and we of course had to check out the f...

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So, mostly for my own benefit, I'm going to list here my upcoming events and what I plan to wear to them, and thus, what I need to work on and in what order! :P December: Our annual Regency Hol...

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Here's some pictures of the dress so far, the silk underskirt is just pinned to Miss Ella so I can see how it will look. The back will either button or hook closed.  Haven't decided ...

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So I've had Regency on the brain a lot lately.  And one thing I've needed for a long time is some appropriate shoes, for both every day wear and for dances.  And I've found both! First, I hav...

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I actually did some sewing this weekend!  On Friday I made TONS of plans about the events and projects I have coming up through next summer and it's lit a fire under me, so I'm taking advantage ...

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It's been too long!  Sorry for being a bad blogger!  Especially as I've attended a few events in the last couple months.  So, I'm going to play catch up again.  I'll probably split each event...

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It's finally here, the leather version of American Duchess ' Gerogiana shoes , the Devonshires ! So pretty!  I want mine in pink please! The Devonshires are a leather 18th century shoe ba...

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Though I spent most of last night hanging out with friends, I was able to finish putting the sleeves on my jacket which I'd started on Monday night.  I actually didn't have too much trouble with...

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Wow, I have a lot to write about.  Trying to decide whether to break it down into smaller posts or just spill it all out here.  Well, one at least will need it's own post, so for now I'll stick...

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So the pink linen stays are done for now!  I finished binding the top of them last night, added grommets for the straps and tea dyed the lacing cord so it wasn't so blindingly white compared to ...

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Sometimes I forget that I've only been doing this historic costume thing for under two years still.  I've been interested in it for so long, and I feel like I have good hand skills, so when I ca...

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So this weekend I started and have almost finished a new pair of stays.    I realized that my only pair of 18c stays are more 1770's shape and I needed late 1780's early 90's for my French Rev...

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So, while I didn't have any super exciting plans for the 4th this year, I still made it a patriotic weekend!  We've planned out events for the rest of the year for our little costuming group and...

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I promised photos of my pioneer outfit. Unfortunately I forgot that I didn't have my SD card in my camera, so I had to take pics with my phone. So they aren't the best quality! Sorry! The BBQ a...

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Hat or bonnet? And by helping me decide you get a little peek at my pioneer outfit: Technically bonnets are more "pioneer" but I prefer the hat. Plus it will be cooler and keep more sun...

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First everyone, thanks for the nice comments about my Aqua Spencer ensemble! Second, I'm back from my trip and I'll try to post pics of the wedding dress soon, but of course I forgot my camera, ...

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So I promised pictures of at least the new things I made for Costume Con!  The first was probably my favorite outfit of the weekend, especially to wear as it was very comfortable. I don't h...

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So, as I'm apparently never able to avoid CADD (costuming ADD), I've started dreaming and planning some of my next projects. One that's been on my mind a lot lately is an Edwardian Afternoon En...

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So, it seems I can't just take a break from sewing for a bit...  I have too many things I want to do (and too much fabric to do it all with) that I can't just sit around and do nothing.  I knew...

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I finished the wedding dress last night!!  It's done!  And she's very happy with it and so am I!  It's such a relief to be done and to not have to stress about it anymore.  I did way more str...

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