Diary of a Mantua Maker
Monday, April 16, 2012

Louis XV Shoes

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If the mystery shoes weren't obvious from the last hint, they certainly will be now! I'm aiming for a 1720-40 style of English orig...
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Mystery Shoes

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In one of my last posts, I put up a picture of my modified last to see if anyone could guess the date.  I think it was quite an interesting ...
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Vintage Finds

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There are a number of antique shops within a very short drive of where I live.  For better, or worse, my pocket book and I are gradually get...
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Sunday, March 4, 2012

Shoes 2

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My second pair is now officially finished!  And fits perfectly.  I'll get to put them to the test tomorrow night, so long as the rain st...
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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Regency Day Gown

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I had sort of planned this outfit a while ago, having all of the fabric in stock, but hadn't planned on making it any time soon.  Then t...
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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Second Pair

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With another workshop held at my house this weekend, I've gotten a good start on my second pair of shoes.  I already had the outer soles...
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Monday, January 16, 2012

Twelve Months

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The 1912 gown is on hold until the chiffon swatches arrive (the first set didn't work) and the La Mode Illustrée pattern comes from Fran...
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Friday, January 6, 2012

Vintage Dresses

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I finally got around to taking pictures of a great many of my vintage dresses that I've made recently (ok, so some are two years old).  ...
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