1860’s Evening Attire – Civil War Era Ballgown – Finished Photos!
Now’s the time to release ALL the wonderful photos of my 1860’s Ballgown! My photographer, Smile for Sophie Photography, is an absolute wonder! Her work is truly spectacular. Don’t you agree? Please give her a follow on Instagram or a like on Facebook! Being a frigid day in November, I was extra grateful to have […]
1860’s Evening Attire – Civil War Era Ballgown – The Progress
We were headed to a Civil War Reenactment in Jefferson, TX. While packing up, I decided I should grab a project to fill the days of sitting under a canvas tent! Among the many possessions of reenacting gear, we have a historic treadle sewing machine. Being from the 1880’s, it’s not completely accurate for the […]
1860’s Evening Attire – Civil War Era Ballgown – Video
Watch the video featuring my recent Civil War Era Ballgown! A custom version of this gown is for sale here: www.etsy.com/listing/664792189/1860s-historical-ballgown-victorian-era Video by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMpzQGkRqzHCaqcwPRehj2w
The Great Endeavor – Charity’s Traveling Outfit
– The Greatest Showman Costume Replicas – Visit my last post for Costume #1 explanation (which is Charity’s Pink Dress)! Costume #2: Traveling Outfit I love this outfit! I would totally wear it in real life…well, if I were brave enough! ~ Velvet Vest ~ Unfortunately, I didn’t get very many photos during the process….but […]
The Great Endeavor – Charity’s Pink Dress
– The Greatest Showman Costume Replicas – I did it again. I took a leap. I made a crazy decision. I made a decision based on a dream of a video. If you’re anything like me, you know this movie. Not only know it, but have watched it (maybe more than once!). Not only watched […]
A Cinderella Quinceanera
If you had asked me a few years ago what a Quinceanera was, I wouldn’t have had the faintest idea. But now I know a bit more, thanks to my Cinderella dress. A Quinceanera is like a Sweet 16 celebration for the Hispanic culture, it’s a girl’s party when she turns 15 (or in some […]