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1833 Plaid Silk Gown + All the Accessories - Done!

1833 Plaid Silk Gown + All the Accessories - Done!

I can't believe I never shared *finished* photos of the 1833 plaid day dress with all the accessories. I went through the whole making of it but, like...never showed the...
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Coco 2019 Gala - 1830s Explosion!

Coco 2019 Gala - 1830s Explosion!

For this year's Costume College gala, the theme was "The Opulent Streets of Venice," which can be, well, anything really! Abby, Chrissy, and I decided to be opulently wide and...
American Duchess
Costume College 2019

Costume College 2019

American Duchess crew in 18th century attire - Friday night at Costume College 2019 Another year, another fabulous Costume College! If you're unfamiliar with Costume College, it's a 5-day costuming...
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Resplendent in 1835 - A Photoshoot

Resplendent in 1835 - A Photoshoot

Nicole Rudolph in her c. 1835 ensemble. OK, so it's pretty obvious I'm obsessed with the 1830s now (though I will never stop loving the 18th century deeply). I've made...
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#SewingIsHard - 1830s Bodice Video

#SewingIsHard - 1830s Bodice Video

It's time for another episode of #SewingIsHard ! This time we're covering 1830s bodices, with some behind-the-scenes tips, tricks, and discoveries to help you in your own 1830s project. Enjoy!...
Lauren Stowell
#SewingIsHard - 1830s Skirts!

#SewingIsHard - 1830s Skirts!

Hi lovelies! It's time for a new video all about the magical world of 1830s skirts. If you're working on an 1830s gown, be it for day or evening, we've...
Lauren Stowell
#SewingIsHard - A Corded Petticoat

#SewingIsHard - A Corded Petticoat

via I realize I never posted this video here for you guys. Abby shares her trials and tribulations in making her 1830s corded petticoat. Enjoy! If you'd like the PDF...
Lauren Stowell
All About 1830s Corsets and Fan Lacing

All About 1830s Corsets and Fan Lacing

One of the biggest questions we get about our 1830s ensembles is about the corsets, so we've made a video telling you all about them: Both of our corsets were...
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My 1830s Bonnet

My 1830s Bonnet

In the quest to be ever huger in our 1830s attire, the Gigot Girl Gang™ chose a variety of headgear to top off each of our ensembles. Maggie used bonnet...
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My Ghosts of Dickens Fairs Past

My Ghosts of Dickens Fairs Past

This year will be my first visit to Dickens Fair in San Francisco in many years, and I'm *excited.* I've been to Dickens many times, and even worked it as...
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1833 Plaid Dress - Sleeves!

1833 Plaid Dress - Sleeves!

Museum of FIT - go big or go home! The best part about early 1830s gowns, in my opinion, is the sleeves, of course! Big, huge, mega gigot sleeves are...
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1833 Plaid Dickens Dress - Progress!

1833 Plaid Dickens Dress - Progress!

Abby and I think these gowns look rather like 1950s evening gowns before the sleeves go on and ruin everything! More 1830s goodness! All the other Gigot Girl Gang members...
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