The 1950s “Sisters” Costume from White Christmas Update: We now sell this pattern here in paper format, and here as a digital pattern you can …
Evening Wear
The Hand Sewn Silk Regency Ball Gown
Since the moment I found out I was going to England, my first thought was, “The Regency ball gown I make is going to have to be …
Queen Elizabeth’s Gowns at Kensington Palace
Hello, Ladies! The last time I was in England in 2009, I casually picked up a book in the Victoria & Albert Museum giftshop on …
Tea at The Ritz and the Victoria & Albert Museum
Hello, Ladies! I’ve been absent from the blog for a few days simply because I’ve been seeing so many new places, but I just had …
I Could Have Danced All Night…
Hello, One and All! I can’t wait to let you see what I did just yesterday – I went to the grand Regency ball at the Assembly …
First Ladies’ Gown Collection at the National History Museum
The First Ladies’ Gown Exhibit at the Smithsonian, Washington, D.C. On my recent costume trip to Washington, D.C., I spent some wonderful moments at the …