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)
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The Bib-Front Gown Mystery
The bib-front gown is a very popular choice for Regency costumers because it fastens in the front, making it much easier to dress yourself. Once I started researching and patterning for Regency Women's Dress, I became convinced that the bib-front was something of an anachronism for most of the period - but then I took … Continue reading The Bib-Front Gown Mystery
Choosing Fabric: Regency Edition
As a member of several historical-reenactment Facebook groups, I see a lot of people post a photo of cloth they've bought or are thinking of buying with a question about its suitability for a certain era. And so I thought I would write up a guide to give seamstresses more confidence in choosing a fabric, … Continue reading Choosing Fabric: Regency Edition
Regency Women's Dress is available!
Finally, Regency Women's Dress is now actually available! If you preordered it over the last few months, it should be coming to you very soon. I'd love to hear what you think! Last week, Joy Melcher sold the first copy of the book at the JASNA event in Kentucky ... and then sold out! I'm … Continue reading Regency Women's Dress is available!
A Second Look at the Vox Victorians
Surely I've said everything I feel the need to? No, because I've continued conversations on the Historical Sew Monthly Facebook group and on Reddit, and Sarah Chrisman did a follow-up interview with SheKnows and then kindly sent me the full text of her answers, some of which were not used. Basically this is like an exclusive … Continue reading A Second Look at the Vox Victorians
Mimic of Modes 