Thursday, July 15, 2010

Retro Inspired Outfit

Another oufit for the 'Anne' week at Bramblewood Fashion!
This time it's also a bit retro inspired.....


-Pink and Green button up blouse
-Green/grey linen rayon skirt
-Pink and Green hair flower

 Made using instructions found here.

Hope everyone has a lovely day!!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Edwardian Inspired Outfit


An Edwardian Anne-ish Miss Potter inspired outfit.

-White ruffled button down shirt
-Brown Linen Skirt
-Braided Leather belt
-Hair flower

I do love reading.....


Rebecca and I had quite a lovely time doing the photos!

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Awesome Medieval Costume Site!


...unfortunately the site is in Swedish. Okay - it's still completely awesome. You don't need to know Swedish to use the handy-dany pattern diagram printable PDF files. You can, however, use the Bing Translator to at least get an idea of what is being said. (do expect some funny English sentence results, though!!)


My brothers about went crazy when they saw this. They love the 100-years-war time period as much as I do!


Perfect pattern start for making my Isabelle of Croye dress! (more on that some other time...)

I've been wanting to do a medieval dress with lots of buttons. Excellent!!

If you have drafted patterns before - the diagrams will be really nice to have! I can't wait to try this one out!

Friday, July 9, 2010

Bride Costume

Here are a few pictures of a costume I just sent off to an Etsy customer. Her little girl wanted to be a bride for Halloween this year! What a cute idea. I had so much fun working on this!

(the dress is too small for my sister, but you still get the effect)

Dress materials are a lovely duchess satin and a scrumptious smooth lacey sheer.


The under skirt has growth tucks - to be let out when more length is needed!


The headpiece is attached to an elastic headband - quite comfy.


White pearl and braid trim.


White hydranga bouquet


Veil is gathered to head-piece and has two layers.


Skirt is extremely full and swishy. Under layer of satin is pleated and over layer is gathered.



Now my sis is asking for one of her own.......oh dear. :^)

Rediscovered Sources of Costume Inspiration

I have recently rediscovered two online historical fashion inspiration sources. The Wisconsin Historical Society online collection and the anitque clothing dealer 1860-1960.

Here are a few of my favorite items:


It was love at first sight when I saw this 1867 girl's bodice. My 12 yo sister has been wanting more 'grown up' reenactment clothing, but I am not ready to put her in front-opening dresses yet. This style could be a very good solution. Quite a pretty teen style without being too childish. I love the pointed yoke and the trim! Wouldn't this be too cute in a scrumptious tropical wool?

 How completely adorable this would be to reproduce for modern wear by the seaside!

A couple of items to completed your Anne of Green Gables inspired outfit:





I think this orange wool dress would do very well for my youngest sister. The trim is so beautifully simle and the bodice style just cute!

What are some of your favorite inspiration pieces?

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Antique Victorian Shoes


Remember my recent trip to Oklahoma? Well, while there I visited the cutest little antique shop - and bought this super-adorable pair of victorian baby shoes.

The outer brown leather is still quite soft. They are stuffed with vintage newspapers and lined in brown-ish canvas.

The smooth leather soles are about 4.5" long. Little nails are visilbe in the heel.

Buttons up the side with black shoe buttons through the decorateive leather scallops.


And then, last year I bought this other pair of antique shoes:





About a women's size 7. Black leather, open at sides. Fastening method seems to be some type of attached leather band and buckle. Heel may have some type of hardened rubber tap. (?)



Aren't they both just the cutest??!
If anyone can give me any clue about the time period of either of these shoes, I would LOVE to know!!

Monday, July 5, 2010


A fun blog-party tag from Literary Lane.

Have you ever run outside during a rainstorm (and if so, please describe it)?
Well - I have been in the rain lots. Once spent all day out in the rain and mud packing for a reenactment. And once when I was at a reenactment, two friends and I had wondered far away into the woods when it started to rain! We ran back to the fort with our skirts and cloaks flying and quoting 'There is some blue sky! Let us chase it!' Alas. None of us thought to sprain an ankle.


What is your favorite Sense & Sensibility version: 2008 or 1995?
1995. Even though it doesn't include as much of the storyline as the 2008 version, it seems to be more 'sincere' something and to capture the exact tone of the book.

Do you keep a journal (and if so, how many have you filled)?
Yes. Can't remember for sure - probably four or five. I'm too tired to get up and count them. :^)

What is your favorite thing about summer? 
Creek....swimming.....tans.....hot sun.....thunderstorms....okay- everything! Summer is the best! (except for the lack of reenactments....)

What is your favorite classical song?
Nocturne Opus 9 No. 2 by Chopin

It's your wedding day. And while you are going down the aisle (gracefully, of course), the audience suddenly bursts into singing "How Do You Solve A Problem Like ____ (your name)?" What are your emotions?
I would start giggling uncontrollably.

What is your favorite scene in Sense & Sensibility? Is the same scene in the movie(s) (and if so, do you like it as well)?
Ergh.....any scene in the book where Elinor is thinking to herself. Movie.....probably when Edward is attempting to tell her about Lucy. Funny.

Which of Jane Austen's books is your favorite? Why?
Mansfield Park. I feel very sympathetic/understanding to Fanny's plight and feelings. Also it was the first JA book I had read which I had no idea how it would end. (aren't books like that the best?) I was actually liking Henry Crawford for a while, and thinking he was going to end up the hero.....until he decided to do something very stupid.

Describe your perfect reading "nook":
 A rocking chair (that squeaks pleasantly) by a cozy woodstove on a chill winters evening. Oh - and I must have a quilt as well.

Have you ever been accused of reading a book when you were supposed to be doing chores?
Um...yes. That is... I belive so, yes. *ahem*

You are on the beach, and you are wearing normal clothes (NOT a bathing suit). Do you consider jumping into the cold ocean anyway?
Of course!! (as long as there was no sharks around, and if I was with another person. I usually don't do crazy things by myself)

Do you consider yourself a matchmaker like Emma?
Um - at times. Usually I limit myself to teasing my friends about their 'certain someone'. But as far as match-making goes, I despise being 'matched' myself, so I try to treat others the same.

What do you like best about my blog? What do you think is the worst? (It's always good to get feedback, so I know what to change and what to keep!)
Actually this is the first day I have been on your blog. Very pretty layout, I must say! And cute name.

What are your opinions involving letters: short and brief or long and lovely?
Long and lovely if they are from people I wish to write back. Short and brief if they are from anyone I feel awkward answering.

What Scripture verse has encouraged you a lot recently?
Ps. 27. Especially v. 14: Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall stregthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

Do you consider yourself an artist? If so, in what way?
Yes. Drawing, painting, designing and sewing.
What interests you in a blog: beautiful layout or good content?
Both.

Do you believe in saving your first kiss for your wedding day?
Certainly for 'the right one'. As far as saving it for the wedding day, I would have to decide that with him too.

What are your opinions involving modesty?
I think girls should consider clothing in a light of what is God-honoring. Oft times people seem to think that clothing is a 'personal desision' and therefore not connected with their faith. (?)
For the past several years I have worn skirts/dresses for the majority of the time. First because I felt convicted, then because I came to love it!

Did you enjoy answering all these questions?
Yep.

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