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Curiosity In Costuming
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Curiosity In Costuming

February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 misstembyLeave a comment

One of the 'buzz words' at my work is Curiosity. How can we make things easier/better for the customer and those employed by the organisation? What can we change or stop doing? It has occurred to me that curiosity is such an important aspect of historical costuming. Creativity and curiosity are linked and curiosity leads… Continue reading Curiosity In Costuming

Finding Inspiration
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Finding Inspiration

August 15, 2018August 15, 2018 misstembyLeave a comment

There are so many different places and ways to find inspiration for your next historical costume. Sometimes you see a dress, whether it's a real dress that has survived or one that has been captured on film or canvas, or a depiction of one in a fashion plate, and you just know: it has to… Continue reading Finding Inspiration

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Third times a charm for the Dark Sailor Overskirt - the first two versions I tried just didn't work (the first went weird and looked oversized and baggy - the pattern and fabric did not agree, the second had striped pleats which looked weird against a smoother overskirt design. Those pics will never see the light of day...)
Speaking of chatelaines... the second one I bought arrived today! It's bronze, and from @razzberriesstudio - it also arrived with surprise treats! (Can anyone can tell me what the stick is? Curious Kiwi minds want to know)
My 'yay, promotion' present arrived this week (thr morning of my first day in my new role, actually - perfect timing!)
My Blue Check overskirt is finished - I had considered adding pleats to the hem, but it just looked too...busy, or chaotic? I think I prefer it plain, as there is enough going on already with the fabric pattern.

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