In Defense of Modern Victorian Life

September 11, 2015 ~ Cassidy Percoco ~ 14 Comments

There's a piece on Vox that's been going around Facebook - I Love the Victorian Era, So I Decided to Live in It - by Sarah Chrisman, who's probably familiar to many of you as a blogger and author, even if you haven't read blog or book. Sarah Chrisman is the more public face of … Continue reading In Defense of Modern Victorian Life

Regency Regency Regency!

August 29, 2015February 28, 2024 ~ Cassidy Percoco ~ 10 Comments

So much is going on! I am pleased to announce that Regency Women's Dress has been put up in the Pavilion Books store, with a release date of September 17. Looks nice, doesn't it? I'll be giving you more information as I get it about international releases and such things, as well as (of course) a … Continue reading Regency Regency Regency!

Ardis's Graduation Dress (Historical Sew Monthly #8, Heirlooms & Heritage)

August 14, 2015February 28, 2024 ~ Cassidy Percoco ~ 5 Comments

Originally, I was going to write about lingerie dresses in general, as they make up a large portion of heirlooms everywhere, and especially of my small collection of antique clothing. But then I remembered - I can do better! A long time ago, I posted some photos of ancestors of mine, including one of the … Continue reading Ardis's Graduation Dress (Historical Sew Monthly #8, Heirlooms & Heritage)

Not Really An Update, and Not Really A Hiatus

July 15, 2015 ~ Cassidy Percoco ~ 1 Comment

I hate to do this! But ever since I became fully employed in the history field, I've found it really hard to produce quality posts on a regular basis. Back in the day, when I was frustrated about icing cakes and slicing bread for a "living" (plus not sewing anything ever), it was a simple … Continue reading Not Really An Update, and Not Really A Hiatus

Lesser-Known Regency Accessories (HSM #7.2)

July 8, 2015February 28, 2024 ~ Cassidy Percoco ~ 12 Comments

The Ceinture à la Victime References in French fashion to the Revolution's victims are not exactly unknown - in fact, they've achieved an almost mythological status. They seem to be thought of as a flash-in-the-pan pertaining only to the Directoire era (1795-1799) and its uncertainty, but in actuality, they lost the connection to the guillotine and … Continue reading Lesser-Known Regency Accessories (HSM #7.2)