Month: September 2015

Replicating the Late 1800’s in modern materials, part 2
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Replicating the Late 1800’s in modern materials, part 2

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I’ve settled on using two patterns by Truly Victorian as the basis for my 1880’s outfit. I’m going to make a basic underskirt, without a train, topped with TV 363 (Summer Overskirt) and TV 462 (1883 Tail Bodice), both created with the lovely grey floral fabric and trimmed with ??? I’ll try to get some…… Continue reading Replicating the Late 1800’s in modern materials, part 2

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Replicating the Late 1800’s in modern materials, part 1

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When I first heard about the Vampire Ball, I assumed (incorrectly) that it was strictly a Victorian Affair. I was wrong—attendees are encouraged to attend dressed in the period garments that were popular at the time they were turned. Whatever suits your fancy! Fort me, that meant creating a late 1800’s jacket and skirt combo.…… Continue reading Replicating the Late 1800’s in modern materials, part 1