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Liza from BDV volunteering at Historic Oakland Cemetery in 1920s Dress and Upcycled Hat

Repairing and Redecorating an Antique Hat

...When I found it, the black, late 1910s/early 1920s hat was in very bad shape. Its surface was completely rotted, so it shed everywhere and got under my fingernails. So yucky. But the shape was lovely and iconic, and I knew I could do something with it...

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Making 18th Century Patchwork Pockets

Fabriquer des pochettes en patchwork du XVIIIe siècle

... Quelque chose qui utilise des restes, qui ne nécessite pas de préstidigitation mathématique et qui remplit une fonction. T En fin de compte, vous n'avez pas besoin d'un motif formel imprimé, même si vous n'êtes pas très expérimenté ou compétent...
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Fabriquer un sac de tapis victorien

... Il contenait facilement une couverture de pique-nique, un parapluie pleine grandeur (le temps était incertain), des collations, une bouteille d'eau et bien plus encore. Tellement pratique ! ...
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Relooking du milieu du siècle – Relooker un ensemble robe et veste des années 50

... Ce n'était pas cher, donc je pouvais faire quelques expériences en utilisant mes nouvelles compétences en couture sans prendre trop de risques...
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"Marie-Antoinette Is Dead" by Fabiola Jean-Louis

Gallery Visit - Rococo Reality Check at "Re-Writing History"

... Fabiola Jean-Louis' paper and photographic masterpieces contrast the lush beauty of 18th century finery and the ugly truth of slavery ...
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A Tip from the Clever Hostess

Potluck in a Party Dress

... I'd argue that your Evite's "Message From Host" section should be reserved for helpful hints, not distribution of labor ...
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For New Year's Eve, a 1920s Dress From a 1980s Top

For New Year's Eve, a 1920s Dress From a 1980s Top

... I found this sparkly 1980s top at an estate sale. It looked like the beginning of something ...
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Going Solo to the Summer Soiree

Going Solo to the Summer Soiree

... I wasn't going to let my lack of a dance partner or a partner-in-crime stop me from attending a mid-Victorian ball ...
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Retail Therapy (It's "Nothing New")

Retail Therapy (It's "Nothing New")

... like most people, I enjoy a cute, affordable, new thing, whether I "need" it or not...
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Making Movies: My First Year as an Extra

Making Movies: My First Year as an Extra

... I've never aspired to a career in acting. Nope. I'm in it for the clothes! ...
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Liza at Biltmore for Dressing Downton

Exhibit Visit - "Dressing Downton" at Biltmore Estate

... An excited gift-shop employee, captivated by the exhibit and my outfit, asked: "Is this what you used to wear?" To which I responded, laughing: "How old do you think I am?" ...
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Finished parasol bag.

Making a Parasol Bag

... I'd seen a single example of a parasol bag, and that was for at-home storage. But that didn't mean a carried version never did or could exist. Surely some enterprising woman had whipped one up back when, right? ...
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