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The first dress....

Remember these fabrics? Well, this was the first of the three dresses I talked about in March, and look what happened! The bloomers...

One fabric shopping trip later, and I'm back on track...sort of! Back on A track, anyways! I swear I end up with new projects...

Mine went completely off track! Other sewing came up and then life got crazy busy! Now I'm trying to get back on track, since I still...

I know I've said it a few times now, but I am not much of an historical accuratist (Yes, I just made that up). :-) I just really like...

I have a favorite blog that I like reading, because the lady seems to have the same kind of thought processes as I do - Jennifer at...

My husband took me to New York City at the beginning of June so that I could shop for fabric in the Garment District. Although I ended...

I know that Victorian ladies aren't supposed to discuss their lingerie even amongst friends, but I'm a Victorian Lady about 150 years...

Oddly enough, the first piece of Victorian clothing I made was a bonnet. I was surprised and excited about how easily it went together. ...

Many years ago, my mom got me a little kid sewing machine. It was pretty small, and I think the needle made it's up/down progress so...