Done! I scored this amazing vintage whitework for the ruffle. It's a finer quality than the body of the cap, but you can't immediately tell.


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Probably about halfway done with my dress. Needs sleeves, skirt trim, hem, and collar. Then on to the cap, bonnet, and turban for my millinery display. I'll also have a shawl, parasol, fur tippet, muff, veil, kerchiefs, and fabric and lace to try to cover as many accessories as I can. I'd like to print out some fashion plates, too. One month, go!


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So! I still owe you all (and myself) a post about my 18th century riding habit. Hopefully it will be worth the wait!

In the meantime, here are my revised plans for Costume College. :) A lot has changed!

Mostly, sarahnucci is to blame, in the best way! She said the magic words "1820s event" and I jumped. I'll be interpreting an 1820s milliner, which means I ( Read more... )