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Historic vs Historical
Monday’s Mishmash: Historic vs Historical We all love historic costuming. . . . Or do we? I always thought the words “historic” and “historical” were interchangeable, but as a writer, I should have known better! Here’s what the words actually … Continue reading
Meet Gladys
Monday’s Mish-Mash: Meet Gladys Life is change, or so the saying goes. Sometimes we’re resistant to change because we’re stubborn, or because we’re set in our ways and are afraid something new will upset the balance of things. But every … Continue reading
Ladies’ Undergarments: Bloomers, Pantaloons, or Drawers?
Monday’s Mish-Mash: Ladies’ Undergarments: Bloomers, Pantaloons, or Drawers? Women’s drawers have frequently been misidentified. All it takes is a quick search of eBay and you’ll find plenty of Victorian drawers that have been mislabeled. So, what’s the difference between bloomers, … Continue reading
Switching to a Computerized Sewing Machine
Monday’s Mish-Mash: Switching to a Computerized Sewing Machine For years, I had a regular sewing machine. You know, the kind with knobs and dials to adjust the tension and stitches. It was very basic, but quite a workhorse. I used … Continue reading
A Plethora of Petticoats
Women have worn petticoats for centuries. We still do, in a manner of speaking. They’re no longer made of cotton (usually) but our modern half-slips are the equivalent of the historic petticoat. Until the 19th century, a petticoat was simply … Continue reading
When an Old Friend Bites the Dust
Monday’s Mish Mash When an Old Friend Bites the Dust Last year, my sewing machine started skipping stitches. At first, it was just one stitch, every so often. Nothing to worry about, right? Then it started skipping more frequently. A … Continue reading
All About Me: My Sewing Room
All About Me: My Sewing Room Note: This blog post was written in 2011. It’s now 2020 and my sewing workspace has changed drastically. Same room, but better furniture, a great layout, and improved organization. What is my workspace like? (2011) Some … Continue reading
All About Me: Education
All About Me: Education What kind of training have you had? Basically, I’m self-taught. Always have been. I love learning!
All About Me
All About Me When I was young, my mom made a lot of my clothes. My grandmother made exquisite Victorian ensembles for antique dolls, as well as haute couture wardrobes for Barbie dolls. It was inevitable that I would take an … Continue reading
Sewing Kitties—A Cautionary Tale
Monday’s Mish-Mash Sewing Kitties—A Cautionary Tale Visit almost any sewing blog or journal and you’ll find mention of the resident mascot—most often a cat, who likes to supervise the sewing process and who occasionally helps by sitting on piles of … Continue reading