Dames a la Mode: Archive

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Apr 26th

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Apr 25th

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A request...

Hi folks, I have a request. If you pin one of the fashions plates I post on pinterest, PLEASE make sure that you carryover the title of the publication and the date. I keep seeing a lot of my fashion plates without the details, and while they do link back to the source, I don’t think people should have to take the extra step to see what they are looking at. Dates and sources are...

Apr 24th

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Apr 20th

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Apr 20th

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Apr 20th

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cuppa-darjeeling said: Thank you for the expeditious reply! I honestly didn’t mean to set it on anonymous! LOL. I most certainly will keep you updated. I’m glad it’s so much cheaper than my 1770s fabric allotment. Yes! That is the best thing about doing early 19th century after spending a decade in the 18th century! So much cheaper! Also, if you aren’t following the Dames a la Mode...

Apr 16th

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Anonymous asked: Hello! Generally speaking, how much fabric is needed for an 1812 period day gown? I'm looking to make something none too flashy, or over the top for a camp follower impression. I'm a good deal shorter than most at 4'6, but I have a feeling my girth would make up for the height discrepancy as far as amount of fabric is concerned. Thank you for your time, Lilly

Apr 16th

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