HSM 2016 Challenge #1: Procrastination

January 23, 2016February 28, 2024 ~ Cassidy Percoco ~ 8 Comments

Talk about procrastination! I started this dress the same time last year, after I finished a sloppy version of Sabine's short corset to wear under it. I got as far as attaching the front of the bodice to the skirt before feeling like it just wasn't working, and not having the prospect of any era-appropriate … Continue reading HSM 2016 Challenge #1: Procrastination

A Very Accurate Costume (HSM #12, Redo – #10, Secret)

December 19, 2015February 28, 2024 ~ Cassidy Percoco ~ 6 Comments

It took me forever to figure out what to write for this! I knew that the Redo challenge needed to be October's Secret challenge, which I missed, but Secret was much easier to do while sewing, putting a little secret embroidery or hidden pocket. At last I remembered an historic dress that has its own … Continue reading A Very Accurate Costume (HSM #12, Redo – #10, Secret)

Historical SEW Monthly 2016 – First Seven Months

December 16, 2015February 28, 2024 ~ Cassidy Percoco ~ Leave a comment

While I'm still working on December's post, doing the "Secret" challenge I missed in October (translation: still trying to figure out what I should write about), I finally took a look at next year's challenges. Because I did so much sewing this year - compared to previous years' output, in both clothes to wear in … Continue reading Historical SEW Monthly 2016 – First Seven Months

The Hunger Games (Silver Screen – HSM #11)

November 27, 2015February 28, 2024 ~ Cassidy Percoco ~ 2 Comments

Sorry that I missed October! I promise to get to "secrets" in December for the re-do challenge - there was a lot going on and that's a tricky one for writing. The Hunger Games and its sequels are set in the far future, in an America ravaged by climate change and changed politically beyond recognition. However, … Continue reading The Hunger Games (Silver Screen – HSM #11)

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)