My first Mrs Sandby Cap was far too respectable – so I sewed another one. With lace. Introducing the Milkmaid’s Nightmare!
1750s , 18th century , caps , english gown , Playing Dress Up
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Here be Oranges (and a striped 1750s English Gown)
I took my new striped 1750s English gown for a spin, and accessorized it with a basket of oranges and my new Good Wives Linens lappet cap!
1750s , 18th century , caps
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A Very Serious Lappet Cap
I love the cap patterns from Good Wives Linens. The mid-18th Century Mrs Sandby Cap Pattern makes a very serious lappet cap indeed!
18th century , Accessories , christmas
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18th Century Mitts Tutorial Part Two: Construction
Summer in the 18th Century requires sun protection. Here is a tutorial for a pair of 18th Century linen mitts! Part Two
18th century , Accessories
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18th Century Linen Mitts Part One: The Linen Mitts of Discontent
Summer in the 18th Century requires sun protection. Here is a tutorial for a pair of 18th Century linen mitts! Part One
18th century , Accessories , jewellery , Regency
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Stash-busting bling: A Napoleonic Pearl Necklace for New Year
Here is a simple stash-busting project – a pearl necklace for a Napoleonic lady to wear at a New Year’s ball
1750s , 18th century , christmas , english gown , Hat
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A 1750s Christmas English Gown
December is more suited to swimsuits than stays. But I went to the beach in my 1750s Christmas English Gown!
18th century , christmas , Hat , millinery , tutorial
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The 18th Century Placemat Hat: a pair of Christmas Bergeres
‘Tis the season for Christmas decorating! Can I make a Festive seasonal bergere from an 18th Century placemat hat?
18th century , American Girl doll , Cloaks and Mantelets , doll costumes
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A Black Domino Cloak for an American Girl Doll
Here is Vogue 7923 again, this time as a black domino cloak with a scarlet satin lining for an American Girl Doll!
18th century , American Girl doll , doll costumes
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From The Archives: A Blue Baroque Dress for American Girl Doll Felicity
This blue baroque dress for Felicity is one of the first American Girl doll dresses I ever made. It is still one of my favorites!