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A 1789 Straw Hat
I have been wanting a big late 18th century straw hat to wear on top of my big 1780s/90’s hedgehog hair – big hair demands big hats! I picked up a straw hat blank at a costumer’s yard sale last year because it had the deeper crown style I was looking for compared to most… Continue reading
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Favorite Suppliers part 1: Fabrics and Notions
In light of Joann Fabrics closing (sigh)… I’m sharing a list of my favorite non-Joann fabric/notion/supply shops. I think this might be part one of three posts. I’ll focus on general fabrics/notions resources here, historic/costume specific resources in another post, and maybe favorite specific ITEMS in a third. I’m not sponsored by anybody, these are… Continue reading
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Walking Cage Crinoline
In preparation for an upcoming trip to Gettysburg this fall, I needed to make one critical undergarment – a cage crinoline. So fun! I’ve always wanted one! But also – WHAT A PAIN IN THE BUTT TO MAKE!! Pattern used: Truly Victorian TV142 1856 Walking Cage Crinoline Materials used: Hoop boning + casing (purchased from… Continue reading
About Me
Hello, I’m Spencer (she/her), a thirty-something creative living in the historic suburbs of Philadelphia. In 2022, I began sewing historical costumes again after a 16-year break. Follow along to see bits of my projects, some pattern reviews, and how I adapt styles to fit my plus-sized body!
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