November 30, 1786 ENGLISH FASHIONS. May young people not follow the fashion of the cramped and stiff attitude of the young Englishman shown in this Plate; may they feel that this young man lacks the liberty, the ease which makes grace, that the French possess more than any other Nation, and which must be recherchée at least … Continue reading Magasin des Modes, 2e Cahier, Plate III
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Review: Stays and Corsets, by Mandy Barrington
I feel terrible that it took me so long to write a review of this book, seeing as I was sent a copy by Focal Press - but I promise it was only because I intended to use it to make a set of stays and/or corset first! And then, unfortunately, I did next to … Continue reading Review: Stays and Corsets, by Mandy Barrington
Stay-Dating
My latest project is a proposal for a book written specifically to help out costume designers and writers of historical fiction - a fashion history manual for 1700-1940 that focuses on visuals and on how the clothing works. The first chapter, on the early 18th century (1700-1739), is my sample, and it's making me realize … Continue reading Stay-Dating
Midwest Historic Costume Conference
Big news! Following Julie's success at managing the Ohio Regimental Military Ball, we've decided to attempt holding a Midwest Historic Costume Conference in 2018. I'm so important, I got to sit at the President's Table! (Mrs. Lincoln, far left.) To that end, we've put up a survey to gauge interest. We do have a bunch of … Continue reading Midwest Historic Costume Conference
Not moving, but not standing still
I've been in a reading/writing/sewing slump for a good handful of months now, due to a number of factors: - The last dress I tried to make for myself ended up looking terrible, due to the fabric being too polyestery and stiff for the design, and to the fact that the cut of the bodice … Continue reading Not moving, but not standing still
Mimic of Modes 