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The Original, Historical Tinder.
When I first started this blog, I was an unemployed costumer attempting to create period gowns and costumes with very limited means. Although now employed, I still try to be as thrifty as possible. I hope you enjoy my journey into the land of inexpensive costuming and short articles.
Because there is more to living history than just the Civil War. Thursday, June 9, 2016. Building an 18th century kit. I keep going back farther in time with each new impression I put together. My husband has joined the 33rd British group and I am putting together a camp follower impression. I am going to sew the underclothes first to get in the hang of hand sewing again. One pocket KK-6001, view A in progress.
Monday, December 19, 2016. A round gown with Vandyke scollops. That was common in the works of the 17th century Dutch artist, Anthony Van Dyke. This style of trim seemed to be quite popular. This past summer, I found myself in need of a new gown to wear to the Gala at Costume College, so I decided to make a new silk round gown and matching sleeveless spencer with Vandyke scollops. I based the construction of my dress on this Italian round gown and spencer. The Vandyke trim is quite. The skirts are so ful.
The fabric is a printed silk taffeta from my stash. I also made a matching reticule, with my leftover fabric and lining.
Saturday, April 29, 2017. Spring of 2017 - News. I use the Upperhands Piano lessons. The virtual Curious Seamstress has been coasting along with only the occasional change, addition, or update from me. Recently, I have added appliers to some of my older clothing sets by request. This is all in Second Life. Mostly the 1920s era outfits have been requested, with a smattering of Victorian and 1930s. If you ever purchase an outfit from my store on Marketplace. Now for real world costuming! A pattern maker an.
18th Century Impressions and Costumes. 19th Century Impressions and Costumes. Confessions of a Known Bonnet-Wearer. Didion, Despair, and Not Looking Back. Asymp; Leave a comment. I stepped back to consider just what it was about the place and the situation that affected me so. This time, I pursued literary criticism as a means to understanding.
Saturday, November 9, 2013. So I chose to do a variation of it, and started it by the end of 2010.
Be yourself- everyone else is already taken. Happy 159 years to Oscar Wilde! October 16, 2013. The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Pint-sized economic thoughts for a quart-sized lifestyle. Sunday, April 18, 2010. Long time no see blog world. Finely, you will add this to the potatoes later. Mince the garlic and place aside with the finely chopped onion and butter.
Friday, August 7, 2009. 25 questions that were posed to me. 25 questions that were posed to me. 1 I can often see a photo opportunity in damn near everything. 2 One of the best influences to ever enter my life was, and is, Buddhism. 3 Apparently I have a deviated septum, according to a physician I saw. He failed to convince me to have that god-awful nasal surgery, tho. 4 I am missing an appendix and 2 wisdom teeth. They were removed for good reasons! 10 I love Pixar movies.
Lean, Scrum and PMI go hand in hand. At least for me personally. This week I got feedback on my proposals for both the leankanban2011 event and the PMI Benelux day! They both accepted my talks.
Cooking is too much fun to just follow orders. For a mellower taste, steam or stir fry the ramsons. Once cooked or wilted, the leaves lose their pungency and turn sweeter and more grassy. You can use them instead of or mixed with spinach leaves, and they are great in wok dishes etc.
December 28, 2012 by jpeischel. Part of the reason I hung in there was the messaging. Stuff like Do this for Michelle. Join Michelle and me These, especially got my attention because we all love Michelle Obama. Call me for a free overview.