tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48782669322183708562024-02-18T22:15:56.801-06:00Stitches Of The PastBrookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167095017396368649noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878266932218370856.post-44246329716234896972014-06-21T07:30:00.000-05:002014-06-21T07:31:11.881-05:00Summertime 1950's Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was beyond excited when I found out this month's theme day at school was 1950's. Totally up my alley and I'd just been waiting for my day to shine. :p I mentally examined my 'vintage' wardrobe. Nothing popped out as something I would be interested wearing. lol Yeah that's me....</div>
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I recalled this adorable dress I'd found on pinterest some months ago. After some voting and digging I decided to go ahead and try my hand at it and found the perfect springy/summerish material.</div>
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Cute right?!</div>
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I used a very simple bodice pattern - Simplicity 1873. Size 12 fit almost perfect I did have to take like 2 inches out on the side seams, but the rest fit.. lol I hate that I have to make such big sizes these days. Lawd.</div>
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The front "scarf" detail is just 4 ish inch wide strips cut on the bias. And the ends are angled. It doesn't cap my shoulder quite` like the original seems to be, but alas I am happy.</div>
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The skirt was 3 panels the full width of my fabric so probably around 125" circumference. Simply gathered at the waist. </div>
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The back collar was a bit trickier just because I was careless and got one point way longer then the other. Making the piece itself wasn't to bad - just made angled lines and away we went.</div>
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I whipped the dress out in about a day. The crinoline however took a tad longer mainly due to cutting and procuring the materials.</div>
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I set my hair in sponge rollers the night before. I was extremely pleased with the result. All I did was unroll them on the way to school and ruffle the crown of my head up a bit to be rid of any disturbing partings and threw on bit of firm hold hair spray. These pictures were taken after a full day of wear. So needless to say the curls stayed in fabulously.</div>
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The crinoline is 3 layers. 3 tiers each. The bottom tier is 8 yards in circumference, the 2nd 4 yards and the top 2 yards. I was unsure if it was full enough - mainly at the top. I wanted a nice feminine bell shape rather then a triangle. After seeing it all together I think its satisfactory. Its obviously very simple in design. T<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/259731103484662934/" target="_blank">his is the original</a> I was aiming for. And t<a href="http://sugardale.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-to-make-petticoat.html" target="_blank">his tutorial </a>is very very similar... Certainly wasn't my favorite thing to work on. So monotonous and the amount of ribbon & thread I used was unbelievable! </div>
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My beloved <a href="http://www.dancestore.com/Womens-Dance-Shoes.aspx" target="_blank">Aris Allen dance shoes</a>! Love them bad boys - makes me so happy everytime I get the opportunity to break them out. </div>
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Pearls of course. They seem so cliche, but totally completed the ensemble if you ask me. </div>
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I took a very simplistic approach with my make up. Super light blush, 2 different shades of light brown eyeshadows, and Rimmel gel eyeliner which is the best thing ever for wings and such. I did fill my brows a bit believe it or not. I'm apparently not capable of having high arches tho. Which is rather dissapointing. lol I somehow managed to loose my red lipstick during the night so I was forced to improvise alittle till I could get my hands on some. And then I walked out with 3 different ones cause I couldn't decide which shade I like best. lol Girls problems...I swear.</div>
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Anyhow <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvOOhTgWa8s" target="_blank">this is super helpful</a> for someone who wishes to achieve something similar. </div>
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And that's that. I now have a cute, fluffy little 50's dress to wear anytime I please!!!!! It was a great success at school as well. Yay for a victory!</div>
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Love,</div>
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Brooke</div>
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Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167095017396368649noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878266932218370856.post-12331349096976753362014-05-04T23:45:00.003-05:002014-05-04T23:50:36.216-05:00The Dress Of Dread!<div style="text-align: center;">
This dress has certainly been one of dread. From fitting trials to my little brother chopping into a piece I didn't have any material to replace it with to getting black nail polish on the front of the bodice...Oi! I've nevermore been so happy to have something concluded. But after all the longer the wait the more jubilant the inauguration, no?</div>
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The material is a reproduction print. I can't remember exactly who made.. :-/ lol Needless to say I've been working on this gown for quite sometime. If I recall correctly I used Past Patterns 702 as a base for the bodice.</div>
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Lil sis and I spent hours fiddling with the fit. We had to re-cut the armsyce quite alot. Let me just say that's no fun. We also re-positioned the side and shoulder seams. And just downsized it in general.</div>
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I'm still not quite satisfied - I believe it needs a tad of padding around the front armsyce. But its a huge step up from where I've been, seeing as I've previously not had any of the proper lines. I daresay I absolutely adore having a dropped armsyce as restricting as they can be. </div>
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I used tucks for the waist treatment on the front bodice. I only had enough ease for 2 very thin ones, but alas they do the job on my less then slight bust. </div>
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The skirt has layered directional pleats. I thoroughly tried to be sure all the stripes were making a pattern. I of course used a deep hem facing. Those can be life savers for sure. I also employed wool hem tape for the first time. I'm totally in love with it!! </div>
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The sleeves are made using a basic slim sleeve pattern - the simple sloper that I base most of my 1860's sleeves off. The bottom section is cut on the bias to allow for alittle extra movement seeing as they are rather snug. The puffs are just rectangles with alittle chevron action going on with some of them because I ran clean out of fabric and had to piece all of the them. There is like 8 or so pieces for each sleeve. Directional stripes are no longer my friend. lol ;) I also did some extreme piecing to have enough piping for the neckline, armsyce, cuffs, and the bottom of the waistband. </div>
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All in all, I believe I'm sufficiently content with the visual display. I decided I was going to take my time and put the proper efforts in so it would look as good on the inside as the out. There's nothing more pleasing then clean, over casted seams. :D</div>
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And then the little details that seem to enhance the whole ensemble and make it look properly integrated! </div>
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The belt is silk taffeta. I first cut a strip of cotton duck the width I desired my finished belt to be. Then I cut the taffeta wide enough to wrap around the duck, plus 1/2 an inch to fold under. Next I whipped one long side of the taffeta to the center of the duck and wrapped it around folding the other long edge under 1/2 an inch and whipping it down over the previous side. </div>
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The rosette was a beast. I cut a circle foundation out of duck, slightly smaller then finished size I needed. Then cut a circle of silk half an inch bigger on all sides. Which I then centered over the wrong side of the foundation, folded the extra material over, and stitched it into place. I next cut several strips of silk on the bias. I pleated mine (53 tiny things to be exact). However you could gather it as well. I set my strips in layers because I wasn't pleased with how they laid as one continuous thing. Lastly I made a covered button and set it in the center (the wood forms from Needle and thread rock btw.) </div>
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My bow is made out of cotton velvet. Cut in 3 pieces - the bow and 2 ties. This was the inspiration....</div>
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Lastly my faux gutta percha reproduction earrings made by Mandy Kallal. I love those things. They complete the ambiance in my humble opinion. </div>
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The week of my sister's wedding she decided she needed a couple new dresses to wear during her new married life. Sometime ago she made a little black dress using Simplicity 3673 - 1950's Retro. It became a staple - suited her perfectly and she got many many compliments on it.</div>
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Thus, in regards to that she concluded that would be a good pattern for us to use.</div>
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Seeing as we were frequenting Hobby Lobby plenty often for last minute wedding bits...we took the opportunity to pick up a couple fabrics (both which ended up being polka dotted) and trims.</div>
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It has simple lines and its quite fast to construct. The most time consuming part is all the darts in the top of the skirt...</div>
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As you can see we fiddled around abit and she came up with some clever trim placement. I'm no good with such things, however, I like to think my stupidity inspires it.</div>
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Van-dykes for the skirt!</div>
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After some confusion over what size the previous dress was made. I had to take in the sides a considerable amount. That's always most discouraging - finally completing the finishing touches and excitedly having the recipient try on the garment only to find it doesn't fit properly. Never the less that's all part of being a seamstress. It happens, and we must overcome the issues and contrive a beautiful piece.</div>
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The reception was held at the Forman Center which is an old school gym in some dorky town called Manito. lol </div>
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We all wore funky shoes.... :D</div>
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Such a lovely cake! Josiah's mom made it. As well as all the cupcakes!</div>
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We put together the jars with burlap ribbon and twine for the centerpeices. That was a fun time. Chicken Noodle Soup was playing loud enough the jars were vibrating together. Yay subwoofers. lol Anyhow, add in a couple old books, a few skeleton keys, some flowers, rocks, water, and floating candles! Purty stuff.</div>
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Delicious food. My Grandma did lots of prep leading up to the big day. Putting all the food together gathering other ladies to help serve it. We also made two kinds of punch. Could really go for some of the coffee stuff right now. ;) </div>
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There was much dancing to be seen!</div>
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Our adorable friends Larry and Shirley - who we had the pleasure of meeting thru reenacting!</div>
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The bouquet toss! I didn't catch it. :( lol</div>
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And this my dears is finally the end of all the wedding droll...For a good long time I imagine. I hope you've aleast enjoyed the peek into my modern life a bit. I'll now return to our regularly scheduled program. Thanks for bearing with me. :)</div>
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Here-in you'll find some of my favorite formal shots</div>
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The bridesmaids.</div>
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I CANNOT believe the gorgeous girl is my sister!! ♥ </div>
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Brothers.</div>
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Lij and Siah try to look scary.</div>
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One of the very best!</div>
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But this one I think I love more...we're so lovely! lol</div>
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♥ Me and my sis! ♥</div>
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Mother and daughter.</div>
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Spicing it up!</div>
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Cuteness!</div>
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Tear jerking. ;)</div>
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Fabulous four! We've had alot of good times together.</div>
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Sweetness!</div>
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Yeah she's just that tiny.. lol</div>
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So vintage-y feeling!</div>
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Lovely rings, no?</div>
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I have gorgeous siblings...that's all that's to it!</div>
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His family...</div>
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Her family...</div>
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Keeping it classy! </div>
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Last up - The reception.</div>
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The ceremony was held at Lake Park in Delavan. We scoured the area for outdoor venues. Everything was completely booked. Then one day after the <a href="http://stitchesofthepast.blogspot.com/2013/05/delavan-civil-war-days-2013.html" target="_blank">Delavan Civil War Days</a> - we realized how gorgeous the park would be for a wedding...</div>
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All the sexy ladies making their arrival! Watch out world! :p</div>
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My Dad made the "guest book" er bench. He used cherry - its quite solid, but a beauty for sure. My Grandma put her skillful hands to work burning the center design on and we did a bit of experimenting with different writing utensils to see what worked best. Sharpie pens for the win! </div>
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Lij and I mid procession! I love this! We look so happy. :)</div>
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She's coming!!!! So much anticipation! </div>
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Prayer with the parents, bride, and groom.</div>
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This is probably about when my mind was wandering and I realized THIS IS PINTEREST MOMENT! OMG! Everything was so beautiful, so perfect! A gentle breeze, lovely temperatures...Everything was just so beautiful there's really no other way to say it!</div>
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The moms first poured it into two of the hearts then Michelle and Josiah together into the center heart.</div>
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Vows!</div>
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Their very first kiss ever!</div>
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Beginning they're new life together!</div>
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Probably a couple of the most entertaining people you'll find.</div>
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Dismissing the guests...</div>
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Boys will be boys! Lil bro and his besties aka cousins.</div>
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I'm finally getting around to going thru the hundreds of pictures from my big sis' wedding. I tried to just choose a few, but there is *so* many I love so I decided I'll just go a head and do multiple posts. :D</div>
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Since it was an outdoor wedding. We choose a historical - 1840's - house in Delavan to get ready in. Its really a darling little place, but wasn't quite big enough for the ladies and the men to get ready in at the same time. So the guys got ready first and then we shipped them off to the ceremony location so we could bring in the lady of honor. lol ;)</div>
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All us bridesmaids and my mom started meeting up at our salon at 7:30 to get our hairstyled. We were there till like 11:30...Gave me plenty of time to get my own makeup done so later I could focus on Michelle. :p She wanted a very subdued natural look. We practised it once. I only started doing makeup last year so I am always a bit nervous when it comes to delivering a professional look for special occasions. lol </div>
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The gown!!! We looked at wedding gowns for several week. She tried on at least 60 gowns I'd say. She just wasn't happy with any of them. There was one she liked, but it was over budget and we were too short on time to order it anyhow. When we hit 3-ish months - we had one more dress for her to try on. And if that wasn't the one we finally decided we'd just have to make one. She'd found pictures of a gorgeous one online she loved - so I started locating the materials. Let me just say $200 a yard lace is majorly intimidating to me, but..... </div>
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Alas, she tried on this dress, which an acquaintance of ours had. And she decided to bring it home to give it a closer look. The more she tried it on the more she liked it. And so the story of the dress.</div>
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Finishing touches. </div>
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As you've probably noticed from previous pictures. The entire wedding party went barefoot. And Michelle gave all us females matching anklets and toe rings. SO pretty! ^-^</div>
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And lastly the flowers....purple roses for the bride.</div>
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White roses for the bridesmaids. And a mixture of purple and white for the boutineers. </div>
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Josiah's mom made all the flowers (yes, you'll find that almost everything for this wedding was homemade... ;) She did such a lovely job!!</div>
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Vows. Last minute people we are. ;)</div>
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I like to think I am fully responsible for all that hotness, but lets face it...there's some good looking dudes right there...</div>
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I started with the simplest bit first. The Ties. I found the perfect for skinny tie pattern on Pinterest. Which can be found <a href="http://seekatesew.com/mens-skinny-square-tie-pattern/" target="_blank">here</a>. I used the pattern exactly as posted. But I completely scraped the instructions. Mainly because I didn't want to fully line the ties and the steps of construction just seemed plainly slow and impractical...I just lined the tips up about 2 inches, sewed it into a tube, and turned it. The only issue I had with this was the ties wanting to twist up a bit and not lay smooth and flat.<br />
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For the vest we finally choose <a href="http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v7488-products-3004.php?page_id=180&search_control=display&list=search" target="_blank">Vogue 7488</a>, view A. We left off the upper welts and the bottom ones are actually faux. (This girl is not a fan of the things and seeing as they will likely not be worn again I didn't feel they were necessary.)</div>
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We found the vest material at Joann's. Its a Charcoal dapple suiting by Sew Classics. Got the buckles and buttons forms there as well (yay coupons). (Note to self - they don't have 1" buckles like the pattern calls for, but the 3/4" one works perfectly!)</div>
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I found it interesting to compare the construct and shape of these modern vests to the mid-nineteenth century ones I do.</div>
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The only real issue we had was with the blasted covered buttons popping apart the morning of, when the guys were getting ready...I had made several extras, but I wasn't on site when it was going on to be able to fix them so that was super stressful (^thus me arriving and kicking in to quasi freak mode. lol).</div>
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As you can probably observe the only alteration I had to make to the pattern was in a few cases adding length....Tall men...All of my guys were long distance, but one so that added a dose of fun for sure.</div>
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I was happy my work even with stood some playful, rough housing! ;)</div>
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I had all the pieces, but the grooms vest ,done about 2 weeks before the wedding. There was some complications with who was going to make the grooms vest and I ended up finishing the last half the *night before* the wedding around 11:30. Thank goodness for a helpful sister in law that could sew the buttons on while I ran off to write my maid of honor speech. I was saying never again at the time... lol I don't know when, if ever I've felt that stressed out. Definitely not a wise move waiting that last minute.</div>
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And there you have it!<br />
All the wedding sewing completed. Next step seeing how it all came together...<br />
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What do y'all think of the more casual look for groomsmen? Is this something you would choose?<br />
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Love,<br />
Brooke </div>
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Just a few short weeks after my sister got engaged back in April...we started planning the wedding wardrobes.. its took very little searching to find we weren't going to locate anything ready-made that would be suitable. Thus the quest for a pattern began. Michelle quickly decided on <a href="http://butterick.mccall.com/b5603-products-13745.php?page_id=371" target="_blank">Retro Butterick 5603</a> - we thought it was a cute and flattering choice for all the different body types involved.</div>
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Fabric is always the tough part. We ordered several swatches. Some from <a href="http://fabric.com/">Fabric.com</a> and more from <a href="http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/" target="_blank">OnlineFabricStore</a>. We ended up choosing <a href="http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/apparel-fabric/taffeta/new-plum-taffeta-.htm" target="_blank">Plum Taffeta</a> from OFS. Despite having previously seen the swatch. We had a bit of color shock when the 18 yard roll came. It was much brighter then we'd expected. We took it outside and did some detailed examining and decided we'd go ahead and use it. </div>
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This dress definitely has some quirky bits.The neckband was by far the next most time consuming thing...they were constantly puckering and looking crappy. Can't have that now can we? All those hems were mighty fun too. </div>
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However, by the time I got to the 5th dress - I had things down to a science... From start to finish each dress, on average took about 24 hours... I am not a fan of cutting out (okay I hate it) so that always slows me down a lot - but once its done everything is down hill from there.</div>
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6 unique and beautiful ladies...and I personally think it looks pretty dang rad on all of us?! I had to make very few alterations. A couple length adjustments, alittle downsizing on one, and a bit of nipping in at the waist on mine (by far the hardest. My body shape drives me mad some days. I needed like a size 12 on the bust and a 6 at the waist...not fun at all. Thankfully lil sis is picking up pinning quite well).</div>
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That V in the back was such a bear to work with, but I do so love the way it looks. Totally my favorite part of the dress!</div>
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In conclusion I will just say its SO, beyond rewarding to look at those pictures and think I did that!! Yes, there were moments I didn't think I was going to make it thru and moments when I just plain wanted to be done, but in the end it was all worth it! I've created lots of memories along the way - it even impelled me find new music which, in turn, became favorites and will forever have special meaning because of it. I mean com'on who doesn't love that?!</div>
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So thoughts? What do you think of the style, color, etc?</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">*All photos credit - Jessica McDonald <a href="http://romantiquephotography.wordpress.com/">http://romantiquephotography.wordpress.com/</a></span></div>
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September 1st, 2013</div>
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The day my big brother married his lovely Esther....</div>
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Our day started out around 9...we had breakfast then went for a 2 -ish hour swim. I must say it was quite odd to just be chilling before a wedding....especially one that of a family member...normally we'd all be running around as there is much to be done. :D</div>
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As you'll notice in the pictures their wedding was quite casual and the love for all things 'western' is evident. ;) They had the ceremony in one side of the community center and the other side was set up for the reception. I was quite impressed with decorations and such...it was a job setting it all up the day before...but as long as it looks good its worth it, right?</div>
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My gorgeous cousins! It was such a fun weekend spending time with them!</div>
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Dad, who married the happy couple, escorting my mom, one of the flower girls....</div>
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Here comes the bride!!! eee! Doesn't she look so happy?!</div>
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The wedding party.</div>
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And I just have to point out Andrea's hair - could it be anymore gorgeous?!?! I think not!</div>
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Still can't believe my siblings are getting married!</div>
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One of my favorites! I loved her big dress and cathedral length veil. </div>
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Unity ceremony - only Fireproof viewers will get this.</div>
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There was lots of food to be had. All homemade. (Literally Esther, her sister, and 2 friends made all of it...that included like 40 pizzas or something...)</div>
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My immediate family in its entirety or as it would be for 2 more weeks. (And, yes, we were in an Amish community.)</div>
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L-R: Dad, Mom, Michelle, Matthew, Nick, Esther, me, and Megan.</div>
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And with that they were off to they're new life together...</div>
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Michelle didn't haven't much time to upload their wedding pictures before her own wedding prep got in the way so there is a few <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.406604646118436.1073741833.100003067125576&type=1&l=d2fa2a8069" target="_blank">here</a>, but unfortunately not many... </div>
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Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167095017396368649noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878266932218370856.post-89607331603561626432013-09-11T23:54:00.000-05:002013-09-11T23:55:55.286-05:00American Duchess Giveaway: 1930's Claremont Oxfords<div style="text-align: center;">
Ms. Lauren over at <a href="http://www.american-duchess.com/" target="_blank">American Duchess</a> is giving away a pair of her fabulous new 1930's Claremont Oxfords....</div>
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Aren't they completely adorable?! Love em!</div>
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Anywho...Y'all should definitely check out the <a href="http://americanduchess.blogspot.com/2013/09/giveaway-claremont-1930s-oxfords.html" target="_blank">giveaway</a> and her whole <a href="http://americanduchess.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> is really just awe-inspiring for us nerdy, history types.. ;)</div>
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Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167095017396368649noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878266932218370856.post-57521061783105950082013-09-02T09:13:00.000-05:002013-09-06T14:10:37.632-05:00The Saga of A Wedding Dress<div style="text-align: center;">
I went back and forth for months over what I would wear. It was my big brothers wedding, after all, I needed something special. I couldn't decide
between something fitting to the theme of their wedding (western) or something
more futuristic that represented the true me. I just wasn't feeling the normal
inspiration that usually comes over me when I have a special event to outfit
myself for. Thus everything I was coming up with was completely off the wall
and just plain quacky. Finally at the end of July I remembered a picture
of simple 1940's dress my bestfriend had sent to me...<o:p></o:p></div>
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All the sudden I was extremely excited and immediately started locating the
components I needed to complete this puzzle...</div>
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I first ordered a hat off Etsy. After several days the seller canceled the sale
and wouldn’t respond to my messages.....I was quite disgusted..lol After all, I’d
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In the meantime a friend pointed me towards<a href="http://www.dancestore.com/" target="_blank"> Aris Allen’s</a> reproduction shoes.
I knew there was no way I’d ever fit my monsters of feet into originals. So I
ordered a pair of <a href="http://www.dancestore.com/8072-BS-aris-allen-womens-black-silver-heeled-oxford-dance-shoe.aspx" target="_blank">these</a>. I was soooo thrilled when I tried them on they<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>made my feet look tiny and are soooo perfect for the late 30’s early 40’s not to mention the
superb construction and how comfortable they are….I did, however, decide to go
with a different size. So back those went. They were definitely a pleasure to
work with and I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again. Fabulous customer service,
quick shipping, and just an all around wonderful product! (Yes, I love shoes.)</div>
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The search for the perfect hat continued. I didn’t have a huge budget for
one and wanted something nonintrusive. I picked out several then after looking
at them more I would decide I didn’t like them any longer…Finally I found a
couple on eBay that I liked. I took a vote and ended up choosing a repro felt one. It was coming from Australia tho and it was at this point
less then 2 weeks till the wedding. I once again got lucky tho and it got here
with several days to spare…so much worrying…in the end for no reason, but nerve
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Finally my attention turned to the dress..Not sure why I hadn’t thought of
this earlier, but I NEEDED FABRIC. I searched the internet a bit and found a
few plausible options, but it was soon apparent I’d waited too long to order
anything. Plus I wasn’t really happy with the colors of any of them… It was
then necessary to make my yearly trip to Joann’s. Much to my joy they didn’t
let me down. I found a lovely red 70% wool suiting…It was perfect – as was the
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Three days before we were to leave for the wedding I was, at long last, able
to start the actual creating process of the dress. Once I got home from work on
Tuesday evening - I started making the pattern. I used McCall's 3129 as the
base. The thing has been around forever and much to my surprise was still in
the pattern books when I went to Joann's the other day! Some of these things
just won’t go away. The biggest job was bringing the princess seams straight up to
the corners of the neckline rather then curving to end in the armsyce. I did
this on the front and back. We decided the back of the neck should be
squared, as well, instead of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>leaving it
high and rounded. Next I slit the front side panel and added bust darts. Never
been a fan, but they are kind of necessary to achieve that vintage silhouette I
was looking for. Lastly I shortened the skirt about 11”. That allowed 2 inches
for the hem which ended up being about perfect! Then began the real fun. The
mock up fit nigh on perfectly. I decided to end the bust dart about an inch
sooner and that’s all I had to change! Yay for simple things, right!?! </div>
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The next night I started cutting out. That went fairly quickly…altho I do
believe I threw a nap in there at one point. (Let me tell ya these last few
weeks of wedding prep are stressful as all get out) I got the basic construction done to where I could try it on...Started getting excited and
feeling relieved that it was lookin better then I’d imagined it would. The next day I
threw the zipper in. I was so proud - got it in perfectly on the first try! And
it was a new method for me. Woohoo! ;) My lil sis then got more practice taking
side seams in. I always have a hard time getting princess seamed things to fit
right on my body shape. I’m just a few inches shy of being a ‘perfect’ hour
glass…I have enormous hips, a nipped in waist, and then a fairly large torso
above that …Never fun seeing as I want the fabric to do the same and it has
such a strong mind of its own…Either way…we prevailed…The rest the construction
went smoothly till I got to putting the lining in. I decided to take the
shoulder seams apart so I could use the lining instead of any facings (trying
to figure out to accomplish this kept me awake the night before. lol) Upon
trimming the neckline and giving it a closer inspection - I discovered, much to
my horror, that the center panel was a ¼” shy of hitting the corners of the
neck…I’d forgotten to account for the fact that the sides of the neck angled
out and once I put a full seam in there it would be off…To say I was
disappointed would be an understatement! This once perfect dress...totally
screwed up…grr…things like these drive me crazy! Alas, the cooler head <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="color: #0055bb; cursor: pointer;"><span style="color: black;">triumphed</span></span> and I decided I would just have to get over it…</div>
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perhaps the hardest part…not used to doing it quite so…what can we say…dainty?
I wanted the whole upper lid lined, preferably very thin on the inner eye
swelling and then turn turning to an angled wing. My issue is usually symmetry
from one eye to the other. :p I used Maybelline New York Master Duo gel liner. That danged stuff was
expensive…. </span><br />
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Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167095017396368649noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878266932218370856.post-44237855990378504862013-08-21T10:07:00.000-05:002013-08-21T10:07:01.391-05:00Galesburg Heritage days 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Over the weekend we were finally able to hit our 2nd event of the year! Our schedule has been so crazy we've been skipping out on a lot this year....and when your like me and live for the few days of the year you get to see your dearest friends....sadness overcomes me...Needless I was over joyed to finally be able to hit one!!!</div>
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The traditional - Galesburg Unmentionables shot. I'm thinking this one should go on the wall.. lol ;)</div>
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I don't think I've ever been to an event with more beautiful weather!!!! Moderate temperatures, a bit of breeze and NO rain. For this time of year that's unusual...normally the heat would be stifling. So wonderful and such a breath of fresh air from our last round of events.</div>
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Much time was spent in dream land...</div>
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We got to see the fabulous Meister family. That's always a fun! I'm constantly in awe of the new wardrobes <a href="http://romantichistory.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ms. Sarah</a> has created each time I see them!</div>
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Beautiful little Miss Anne.</div>
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Big sis' last hurrah as a single lady...its gunna be sad not having her around at events anymore...nostalgic much? (yess.. :( ) In other news I think my hats suits her very well, no?!?!</div>
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Yours truly... I brilliantly forgot sun screen and somehow we ended up with a slat bonnet missing every single slat...all that to say...I got a horrid sunburn. Hopefully I won't be making that mistake again anytime soon.</div>
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Dat hat!!! This, people, is how its done!</div>
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The day had its slow moments, but the highlight for me was getting to spend time with my bestfriend who I hadn't seen for almost a whole year. Thus I accomplished what I went for - so in the end its all a win!!</div>
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The rest of our pictures are <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.400818513363716.1073741832.100003067125576&type=1&l=d9f73a4636" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167095017396368649noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878266932218370856.post-32446858888933710432013-08-08T20:37:00.002-05:002013-08-08T20:37:43.064-05:001860's Civilian Men's Shirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A while back I had a gentleman commission this shirt....</div>
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I used pima cotton for the first time ever. One of the most fabulous materials I've ever worked with. Perfect weave and incredibly smooth! I was able to find the best price with an eBay seller - who unfortunately no longer offers this product. :( It is available for just a tad more <a href="http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=860180b9-9931-4d51-98cf-604c469a65a9&CategoryID=d657fcbc-6e50-4c6d-baca-e72c39cde12b" target="_blank">here</a> at fabric.com.</div>
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Made in the same fashion as mentioned <a href="http://stitchesofthepast.blogspot.com/2012/10/beginnings-in-haberdashery.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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China buttons from my secret "supplier".</div>
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Very lightly gathered back. </div>
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Buttonholes - not my favorite part of mid-century sewing. ;)</div>
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I am still chugging along on the biggest 'commission' I've ever taken on in my sewing career...An overload of pictures will come around sometime in September.. ;)</div>
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<br />Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167095017396368649noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878266932218370856.post-25377188206727770472013-07-13T20:37:00.000-05:002013-07-13T20:38:23.672-05:00'Nother 1860's Civilian Waistcoat<div style="text-align: center;">
The front is silk taffeta, as requested, from <a href="http://puresilks.biz/" target="_blank">Pure Silks.</a> It was my first time ordering from them. I was very impressed with the quality of the material as well as with the shipping time. It was coming from India and I only had 2 weeks from the day ordered till I needed to ship the finished product. And it got here with time to spare. </div>
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I sent one mockup to my client. There was one slight alteration on the lapels, but thankfully I was able to recruit my mom to help me out with that as I was pretty much just having a duh moment and couldn't get it done. lol</div>
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It has all the same credentials (pattern-wise) as <a href="http://stitchesofthepast.blogspot.com/2013/01/1860s-civilian-waistcoat-cravat.html" target="_blank">this one</a> I've previously done. </div>
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The back - I used polished cotton from Needle and Thread (<a href="http://www.woodedhamlet.com/" target="_blank">Wooded Hamlet</a>). My first time working with the stuff, but it was also fabulous quality-wise and I quite liked it. </div>
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Ended up making the whole thing from start to finish in 2 days....It definitely seemed easier then that last one I made...perhaps that means practice does make perfect.. ;)</div>
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<br />Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167095017396368649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878266932218370856.post-74669533686856883952013-05-15T10:00:00.000-05:002013-05-15T10:00:11.289-05:00Samantha's Dancing Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My friend <a href="http://simpledelights-samantha.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Samantha</a> needed a new dress for an event her dance group was doing...We started planning it a couple months back and I got the fabric a few weeks ago. But life got in the way and I didn't start working on it till last week. </div>
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This is was the inspiration - mainly for the skirt. She drew a sketch as well which was incredibly helpful! I always love it when my clients know exactly what they want!</div>
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The actual cutting and construction of this dress took place in less than 32 hours. I started on a Sunday night at like 7 or 8 and worked till 3 am. Got up around noon the next day and sewed all day, once again till 3:30 am. Then got up at 8 took out the remaining gathering threads and headed into my 'real job'. Panic threatened to take over, but thankfully a good friend kept me company by texting me most the night. I'm pretty sure that's the only thing that saved me..So thank you, Joe! :) Hopefully I've learned my lesson and won't procrastinate so badly anymore.</div>
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I've previously made her a <a href="http://stitchesofthepast.blogspot.com/2012/07/miss-samanthas-civil-war-dress.html" target="_blank">dress</a> so I just altered "her pattern" from a front opening, yoked bodice to a back opening, slightly gathered, natural waist number. Also adding a boat neckline 1/2" narrower and 1/2" lower then normal. The sleeves, as you can see, are single puffs. She choose the lovely material from fabric.com - available <a href="http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=f318752b-7c7f-4818-ab13-06197b9ad490" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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There's just something about china buttons that make me happy (especailly when I can get my mom to sew them on. hehe) I'm so glad I found a fellow reenactor that has a seemingly never ending stream of them...I always had soo much trouble finding them before.</div>
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There's 3 4.5" flounces. The top one was sewn on with a little frill left sticking up as seen in the CDV up top. These were by far the most time consuming part. I first sewed the hem facing to the bottom of the skirt. Then attached the first flounce. Next I sewed the hem facing up and continued onto attaching the last 2 flounces. I had some trouble with my gathering threads breaking. So that was extremely irritating, but a good reminder to not use old thread for tasks such as those. I did a 6" hem facing as usual. </div>
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Piped the neck line and bottom of the waistband. Pretty much my staples - I'm not fond of how it tends to look when I sew skirts on to the waistband without piping. :-/ And I feel like it makes the neckline lay much better as well.</div>
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I think I gauged this skirt and sewed it on in record time! I've come to love gauging now that I can do it somewhat evenly on prints...not with standing - I do love doing it on plaids and stripes even more. :P I did a 2" fold over on top of the skirt to balance it or whatever its called...so that actually means there's only 1.5" different between the front and the back since I have to have .5" 'seam allowance'.</div>
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And with that we have the finished product on the lovely model, Samantha!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">*Photo credit: Samantha</span></div>
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Brooke</div>
Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167095017396368649noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878266932218370856.post-80455660517928055212013-05-10T22:12:00.003-05:002013-05-10T22:56:52.593-05:00Delavan Civil War Days 2013<div style="text-align: center;">
This weekend delivered our first event of the season! This winter felt longer then I've ever remembered, but we've never even done an event this early before. I guess it just means my love for the hobby is growing despite the brief considering of terminating my involvement last fall.</div>
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The weather looked as tho it might crash the party, but it didn't end up being very bad at all. So that was really nice. Saturday started out a bit slow, but as the day went on went on we started coming out of our shell and actually talked to some people. lol</div>
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My beautiful big sis, Michelle! Isn't her dress like perfect. I think I like it more everytime she wears it.</div>
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Miss Cherice (more commonly known as Sarah). Such a cutie! </div>
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My wool ended up being the perfect choice for the dismal weather. It kept me completely comfortable all day and I love how the water just rolls off of it rather then soaking in. I did use my wool shawl alittle, but most the time it was just hanging off my arm. </div>
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Little sis, Megan, looking more adorable then ever. </div>
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Drill. </div>
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We farbed out and walked to Casey's at lunch to get pizza. It was quite fun to say the least. I think the best part was when I walked thru the door and the cashier looked at me and said "Good day.." I had alittle trouble keeping a straight face. lol oh my.</div>
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Probably my favorite picture from the weekend. These are the ones that are going to be even more special here in a few short months when she leaves me. :'( lol</div>
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We were overjoyed to see the delightful Meister family there! I'm always so inspired by <a href="http://romantichistory.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sarah's</a> work, not to mention her fabulous personality.. She's by far one of the sweetest ladies I know!</div>
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Here you see Chis taking his turn holding the charming little, Anne! </div>
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Last but not least Michelle..she didn't put her down for most the afternoon. Can you tell she loves babies?</div>
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The pretty little girl herself. Doesn't she have the most wonderful eyes?</div>
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One of her older brothers, Judah. </div>
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The twins. Looking alittle mischievous if you ask me. </div>
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Sarah and I taking a moment to watch the water run thru the little creek. </div>
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Another one of my favorites! </div>
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Could they be any cuter?!</div>
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Same as last year it started raining during the battle...does make for sweet photos.</div>
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S<span id="yui_3_7_2_27_1368231330495_70">ome awesome cavalry action right there!!! </span><br />
Michelle has vowed she's never going to take pictures of farbs so thus the result of only 2 good pictures from the battle.. hehe</div>
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Chris and Lee - the troublemakers.</div>
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Megan, me, Sarah and Michelle towards the end of the dance. (Thanks Lee for getting the one and only group picture of us...) We have bunch more pictures for your viewing pleasure <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.359802244132010.1073741827.100003067125576&type=1&l=c861cfd792" target="_blank">here</a>. Also, Tom has a lot <a href="http://tgdavison-photography.smugmug.com/Other/Delavan-Civil-War-Re-Enactment/29275405_372THN#!i=2495963274&k=G6dFW8d" target="_blank">here</a>!</div>
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All in all it was a very fun day that ended with a bang! Its quickly becoming one of my favorite events. This was only the 2nd year so it may not be as big as some people like, but I actually think we have more fun and get to spend more quailty time with folks when things are more relaxed. One of these years we'll get perfect weather and it'll be even more epic! Anyway here's the <a href="http://battledelavan.com/" target="_blank">website</a> - check it out and for the locals definately plan on coming out next year. ;)</div>
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Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167095017396368649noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878266932218370856.post-62761519617461986062013-04-05T23:05:00.000-05:002013-04-06T00:10:07.128-05:00Family Engagement!!!Congratulations to my big sister Michelle and her fiance` Josiah on their engagement! Hearing the news was the perfect way to end an already lovely Easter Sunday. :) <br />
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We've known Josiah's family for 7 or 8 years - 7 months of which they've been courting. I've come to the conclusion that I have the best future brother in law ever. I can honestly say Josiah is one of the very best guys I know and I couldn't have picked a better person for my sister to be with! So... Welcome to the family, Josiah!! (Hopefully you won't take that as a threat! LOL) I'm soo excited to get another bir brother! :D Already have lots of awesome memories and looking forward to many many more! </div>
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He did such an awesome job picking the ring out! It suits her personality perfectly! I mean come on - it even has hearts on it. :D </div>
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No, date decided on yet, but the wedding will most likely be later on this year. I'm soo excited! I do so love weddings and my sister's wedding at that - even better. On the flipside she'll probably be living 4.5 hours away and I'll miss her soooo terribly much. Bittersweet! Either way I'm very eager to see what God has planned for their future together and I wish them all the happiness in the world!</div>
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Brooke</div>
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This is another piece for the <a href="http://thedreamstress.com/the-historical-sew-fortnightly/" target="_blank">HSF</a> challenge. The category for this fortnight is "Under It All". I've had this piece in mind since day one. I mean, really, who can't use more chemises?!</div>
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I'm going to apologize right now for the loathsome photos. Didn't sleep a wink last night and started a new position as a nanny today. I'm completely exhausted and had no energy for styling my hair let alone standing outside in 30 F weather for better lighting. In short I was lazy and my photographer doesn't get home from work early enough for outdoor lighting anyhow. </div>
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The fabric is actually a 50+ year old hospital bed sheet. 100% cotton.The story is thus - a small jailhouse in rural Missouri was preparing for the Cuban missile crisis these sheets were one of the things they stocked up. My cousin rescued them a couple years back and they've come in fabulously handy! They're completely sturdy even after being washed and ironed their quite stiff and crisp. I'm told that's because that's what *good* sheeting is like. Unfortunately the majority of them have some water stains. They can often be over looked or cut around so its all good. Only notion used is thread.</div>
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I'm hoping its far enough off shoulder that it won't show on future party dress necklines that will expectantly hit me on almost the same spot. It will be first worn in May or June. Depends on the dresses I choose to wear for which events. </div>
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I technically didn't use a pattern. I made a relatively farby chemise, using a McCall's pattern I don't have the number for, several years ago. I loved it because it doesn't show at my neck line when I'm wearing boat necks nor does it have tacky sleeves sticking out my short/open sleeves. Frankly there's nothing wrong with that, but my OCD side has to show its self and in turn underpinnings peaking out is one of my biggest peeves. However, the whole reason for wearing a chemise is to protect ones dresses from perspiration and - equalling less washings, etc. So this little, sleeveless thing was completely useless in that regard... Not to mention its way short like barely to my hips/dropped waist - tho that does work okay for me most the time. I'm hoping to alleviate the need for wearing a petti under my hoop. It was also very narrow width wise. SO....I layed the existing chemise down on my fabric traced the armscye curve and then just free handed everything else from there. Added about a foot in length (was able to use the original sheet hem = win!) Next I took the original yoke shape and copied it pretty much exactly.</div>
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I actually used the pattern from a modern blouse sleeve pattern as a base for the sleeves (yes, I'm prepared for a wet snood lashing, not with standing - the armsyce curve matched PERFECTLY). Its basically nothing like the original thing, but it gave me somewhere to start and also made me feel little more comfortable diving in, I guess. I made it way narrower and much shorter then the existing pattern. White cotton it like gold around here and I would have hated to waste any... haha They're essentially an elemental raglan style. So they are sewn into the armsyce and then gathered to the yoke as part of the neckline. I had been planning on gathering the bottom and adding a very narrow band (mainly cause I thought it'd look cute), but once I tried it on I thought better of it- the circumference of my bicep fluctuates frequently and I can't stand sleeves that end up being to tight after a couple weeks containing more physical activity then I usually experience and...poof...there goes any comfort there ever was. Anyway I ended up doing a 1/4 hem. That way if I'm not happy with the length then it will be easier to change.</div>
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I made it for use in 1860-65. I wouldn't swear by its accuracy. I, of course, used all period correct techniques and personally think the shape is suitable. Any thoughts y'all?</div>
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It took me around 4-5 hours I think. Everything is hand gathered and I had to rip the yoke of and redo it all since I had the sleeves spread to far forward and back on the first round. It was cutting into my underarm and I didn't see that being to fun to deal with. All seams are flat felled, as well, and of course I hand whipped the yoke down on the inside. Top stitching just kinda turns me off when it comes to most things. Total cost is: $0.50 Yep, you read that right! 50 cents! These are the kind of project I love. ;)</div>
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And that's the happy ending of a story about a girl who got the chemise of her dreams!!! Hey! its the little things right? Its really got me itching for an event now...only a few more months.</div>
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Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167095017396368649noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878266932218370856.post-7630594817098893862013-01-27T23:08:00.000-06:002013-01-27T23:08:28.247-06:001860's Civilian Waistcoat & Cravat Since I took this on awhile back and didn't finish it right away...I decided to use it as my UFO project for <a href="http://thedreamstress.com/the-historical-sew-fortnightly/" target="_blank">The Historical Sew Fortnightly Challenge</a> I'm participating in. It seems to be a common trend for me... as usual this exploit was full of many firsts.<br />
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For the front I used cotton velvet from fabric.com and the back is silk taffeta from Fashion Fabrics Club. (*Note to self* they have great price on it and its perfect. No slubs, crisp, and lightweight.) The lining is white cotton. As far is notions go the only thing I used were the button forms and buckle for the back.<br />
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First time doing welt pockets. Quite the experience. Velvet was an all around pain in the neck to work with. I'm definitely not planning on rushing into another project involving the stuff. I've never really made anything with it before so it was a true learning affair. lol</div>
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The pattern is based on <a href="http://www.pastpatterns.com/018.html" target="_blank">Past Patterns: Single Breasted Shawl Collar Waistcoat.</a> One of the main reasons I went for the shawl collar is so it would perhaps look a tad bit more "formal" (yes, I know different fabrics were the main factor of formality). I'm eager to try one with notched lapels... or whatever the PC term for them is....<br />
Both items were made to be accurate for 1860-64.<br />
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These buttons, arghhhh. I thought they were going to be the end of my sewing career. :p lol It took me hours to get them together...the velvet was just so bulky and obviously frays like bonkers. Not to mention the buttonholes - since I was worried about getting them made without the front turning completely turning to fuzz...I, first, machine sewed where the holes would be. Then cut them and hand sewed regular buttons holes. Wasn't quite the charm I was hoping for. The machine stitching often pulled off the fibers when I was whipping around it. In the end I prevailed and they didn't look half bad. ;)</div>
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Unfortunately I have absolutely no clue how many hours it took for me to complete. I've never kept track of such things. I would say its been one of the smaller, but more time consuming things I've made. Between the welt pockets, covered buttons that wouldn't cooperate, 80% of it being hand sewn and bagging it backwards the first 2 times it probably took over 30 hours... </div>
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The materials cost around $35, I think. My sister ordered everything so it may not be exact on the dollar, but close enough. ;) Not sure when its going to be first worn as this was for a client and it probably won't be till April or so...</div>
I would say its about 95% historically accurate. While I did my best to find the most accurate materials - the 5% missing is due to the difference in fabric from the 19th century and today. Otherwise the cut, techniques, etc are period correct. Even the cravat is copied from originals. ;)<br />
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I thought this segment about clothing etiquette was incredibly helpful for knowing when it would be proper to go with/without a waistcoat, etc....<br />
"Clothing etiquette will depend a great deal on the type of impression, the personality of the gentleman, societal perceptions of the appropriate attire for the situation, and the types of activities the gentleman is engaged in.<br />
In the most general form... vest, coat, and cravat/neckerchief are needed for situations deemed more formal... going without is accepted in situations deemed less formal. If the gent is seen "about town", he is probably on some business he deems moderately formal, as in.. he'll be seen by persons upon whom he'd like to make a good impression. A vest/waistcoat and coat are important for that occasion. If he is engaged in heavy labor... or at a picnic on a hot day... or in the evening hanging around home... less formal situation and the coat definitely can be and the waistcoat/vest may be left off. He may choose to replace the coat and sometimes a vest with a smock/ work-shirt for heavier or dirtier tasks or sporting events (including hunting, which leads to the number of militia troops and early war uniforms that include them as a key uniform component) and still be deemed "decently" dressed. Remember that the farmer who may wear a work-shirt to tend his fields and animals would don a waistcoat and coat before squiring the Mrs. to shopping in town... or meeting with the bankers concerning his loan for next season's seedlings... or certainly a dance, supper party, or church service. The young dandy might start the lakeside outing in his nice linen dittos, but remove his coat to row the boat or take his afternoon nap in the sun or carry the basket.<br />
Among the very working-class, one does see pictures of gents with just a shirt, coat, and neckerchief (no vest/waistcoat in sight). One can also find pictures of gents in waistcoats/vests but without coats... but often there are "occasion indicators" in these pictures as well... a camaraderie of men, interrupted work, at work, very hot day, and such, that tell us when they thought this appropriate." Taken from <a href="http://thesewingacademy.org/index.php?topic=7951.msg114913#msg114913" target="_blank">this post</a>.<br />
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Not necessarily part of my UFO, but it went to he same gentleman. Thus I was inclined to include it in this post. It was the first time we'd done a pretied cravat. Pretty much just winged it. So not much to say about it. :p Its made up of 3 seperate peices. The bow, knot, and band. Each peice is sewn up then all are attached to each other...It buttons in the back and is made out a lovely, forest green silk taffeta. </div>
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Over the summer Michelle was asked to write 1860's style letters for some soldiers. They were to be used as "props" per say, at an event, during mail call. It was a super fun project - we had alot of fun executing the task at hand. We'd love to have the opportunity to do it again, maybe without such a close deadline this time tho. ;) </div>
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She might disagree, but from my observation thinking of a diverse, variety of proper things to write - was infact, the more difficult task at hand. For the actual content. She found several original letters online and also got some books from that library that had copies of originals as well. Those definitely helped with the level of creativity... :D Since then I've been saving any I find around for future reference. lol</div>
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As usual several of fabulous, living historians jumped in and offered wonderful advice and resources in various forms.</div>
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Since we only had a couple days to put them together we weren't able to get our hands on any paper that was particularly special. We just had to use regular printer paper. She tried to make each one alittle bit different from the others as you can see...she even made a CDV for one. :p</div>
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Jasper supplied me with 'stamps', which we printed out and then Michelle cut around every little bump on the edge. :D Thank goodness for our little stork scissors. lol He also sent the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=222120007842888&set=o.136253156395042&type=3&theater" target="_blank">template we used for the envelopes.</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Yeah, I think he's the best too. :D lol)</span></div>
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<a href="http://worldturndupsidedown.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Miss Stephanie</a> has several fabulous posts on the subject Spencerian handwriting. (One of which the above diagram came from). <a href="http://worldturndupsidedown.blogspot.com/2009/10/dip-pens-and-period-inks.html" target="_blank">Dip Pens and Period Inks</a>. Spencerian Ladies' Mid 1800's Handwriting <a href="http://worldturndupsidedown.blogspot.com/2009/10/spencerian-ladies-hand-mid-1800s.html" target="_blank">Part 1</a> and <a href="http://worldturndupsidedown.blogspot.com/2009/11/spencerian-ladies-hand-mid-1800s.html" target="_blank">Part 2</a>. The latter 2 were incredibly helpful!</div>
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I'm told ink can be obtained at Hobby Lobby, Micheals, or Dick Blick. Higgins Eternal Ink decanted into a period container works. Also that <a href="https://www.johnnealbooks.com/" target="_blank">John Neal Bookseller</a> offers the most accurate steel nibs available along with all the materials to learn proper Spencerian penmanship (its noted to use the straight shaft pen and not an oblique, but same directions). </div>
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Sorry about the sad lack of posts lately. I'm currently trying to adjust to life. Having just graduated from high school and not having a job, etc. I'm attempting to find a healthy balance, but still be productive. Easier said then done - for me at least. I promise I am doing alittle sewing...Several of the things I've been working on are for <a href="http://thedreamstress.com/the-historical-sew-fortnightly/" target="_blank">The Historical Sew Fortnightly</a> challenge I'm participating in. So I'll be posting things when I finish - them coinciding with the deadlines. I'm hoping it will help me get back in a grove...</div>
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This past weekend was our first Christmas party of the season. Thanks to child labor laws I'm no longer an employee of the company, but I was able to attend as someone else's guest... Its always a spectacular evening and I was overjoyed to be able to spend some time with several of my relatives (who I don't get to see nearly, often enough these days). Not to mention getting to see all my 'work' friends. They made such an impact on me...I miss them all sooo much! </div>
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The lovely Rachel enjoying her dinner. This girl is so wonderful!</div>
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Me...waiting. A few of us had been up visiting when they brought the food to our table. We went back to the table only to find they hadn't left us any. So we sat they waiting - expecting them to come back later with our food. Everyone else was nearly done - and we decided to take some action. Luis came to our rescue and asked the waitresses to bring us our plates. What we do without him? lol </div>
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Oh wait... That's better. This is Sarah!</div>
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Then we got some real action! All the ladies get to pick the gift they want out of this glorious lane of happiness!! lol This is a *HUGE* deal for this mall deprived gal. Its always *such* a hard choice. I opted for a pair of boots this year...</div>
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Next up was the 'game'. This year each table got a box of supplies. And we were supposed to build "gingerbread houses" to fit into the following categories...<br />
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Needless to say the stakes were high!!</div>
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...our Ag related display began.</div>
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Poor Bryce and Josiah - had a team of all girls.</div>
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I dare say we can hold our own in this department. hehe</div>
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Not the best shot, but I think you get the idea of our finished product! It was a surprising amount of fun. Although I mainly watched and ate whatever stray candy I could find. lol In my defense I did build all the fence. hehe :p Incase your wondering we didn't win (I still think we should have. :D lol). </div>
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Malena and I! I love this lady SO much! </div>
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Bryce and Emily- looking as cute as ever.</div>
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Rachel and Em!</div>
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I'm so proud of Sarah! She sewed the skirt for her dress! Didn't she do a fabulous job?!!? She definitely looked charming! I think the shoes were the perfect touch! :) </div>
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It was such a great night - as usual I hated for it to end. For more pictures go <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.279784742133761.59005.100003067125576&type=1&l=03568f776f" target="_blank">here</a>. Hope y'all don't mind the change from my regularly scheduled program. ;) Let me know what you think.. :)</div>
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Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167095017396368649noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878266932218370856.post-91428994924671146732012-11-15T17:44:00.001-06:002012-11-15T17:46:09.204-06:00Dollinger Farms Civil War Reenactment 2012Its one of the best events of the season. We look forward to it all year. Then are bummed when its over. Ironic isn't it? This year was especially memorable! Our dear friends, the Gersts, came from Missouri to spend the weekend with us and attend their first event with us - as spectators...<br />
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I'll start out with the pictures from the battle. Unfortunately I don't have anything to say about them. lol I didn't watch it in person, but I hear it was pretty good. I know last year it was quite a sight to see...for us small timers anyway. lol<br />
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The weather was pretty much great so we didn't have to freeze all day which was really nice.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My "new" wool. I actually first made it 2 or 3 years ago. I wasn't happy with how it fit tho. So I'd been trying to remake it all fall - to no avail. I just couldn't make it work. Finally I gave up and just did what I could - basically adding a waistband and pleating all the fullness in the center front. I'm still quite displeased with how it looks, but I suppose it was a step in the right direction. I can't even describe how much I hate sewing for myself. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can it get any cuter? I think, not. Gotta love an adorable, well dressed chap. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So many *fabulous* ladies to visit with. That and seeing Jasper were definitely the highlights of the event. I'm definitely feeling inspired to work on our impressions again. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before the dance some of us ventured into the corn maze. It was completely dark by the time I went so it was definitely interesting running our way thru it...lol</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Megan got to wear her new silk again. She looked quite darling if you ask me. Her and her partner were even head couple in the Grand March. Michelle and I had a good laugh watching them do that. lol Never the less they did a wonderful job...</td></tr>
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Finally!!! A guy in the family that will dance!!! Hurrah!! :D</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I LOVE this picture. lol Tom and I were trying to figure out a new dance...it didn't go so well. We still hadn't mastered it by the end of the number. We had alot of fun tho and were laughing the whole time so we're counting it as a win. ;)</td></tr>
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Josiah and Michelle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just don't ask. lol :D Tom apparently got a hold of Michelle's camera. lol I think he's still experiencing the side effects of trying to figure out that stupid dance. haha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rachel, me, and Sarah during the patti cake polka. On the right is Benjamin and Hannah! I was so thrilled that a good portion of them danced. :D We always triumph over turning our friends to the dark side.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our fabulous dance mistress, Elaine Masicale! She's definitely in my top 2 favorite callers. ;) :D</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tom and Michelle doing the last waltz. Its unbelievable he managed to get a dance in with Josiah there. :p lol<br />
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For additional pictures you can see Tom's <a href="http://tgdavison-photography.smugmug.com/Other/MinookaDollinger-Farm-Civil/26117193_vq9QT5#!i=2170603508&k=JHPkqHN" target="_blank">here</a>. Michelle still hasn't loaded the rest of ours (eek)..<br />
It was such an awesome weekend - created lots of memories, as one might imagine. :)<br />
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Love,<br />
Brooke</td></tr>
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Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167095017396368649noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878266932218370856.post-70223641343576579712012-10-31T12:42:00.000-05:002012-10-31T14:09:52.832-05:00Beginnings in Haberdashery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We've recently begun to venture into the "dangerous" world of men's clothing. Actually I quite like it - everything is, for the most part, straight forward and simple. Not nearly as fiddly as women's clothing.</div>
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It all started out with a simple cravat for our friend Chris' birthday.</div>
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I really had no clue where to start. Thankfully I can usually count on <a href="http://thesewingacademy.org/" target="_blank">The Sewing Academy</a> to help me out with problems like these. This <a href="http://thesewingacademy.org/index.php?topic=196.msg3246#msg3246" target="_blank">thread</a> in particular enlightened me quite a bit. I had little time to do much more digging so we decided to wing it. Michelle donated a strip of her gorgeous, teal, silk taffeta to the cause (from the great fabric.com sale a couple years back). :) And this is what we whipped up. He seemed to like it quite alot so we're counting it as a win. ;)</div>
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Shortly after our friend, Dave, commissioned a civilian shirt and 2 cravats.</div>
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For the shirt I started off with Laughing Moon #107 as a base. I made several modifications tho -most of which are listed in <a href="http://thesewingacademy.org/index.php?topic=200.msg67685#msg67685" target="_blank">this post</a>. I squared the bottom and left the side seam open about 4 inches. Then finished it with a simple hem. When I put the front placket in I simply cut the pointed end off and made it squared instead. For the placket on the sleeves I used the seam rather then cutting a slit for a separate one. Also on the back I gathered it to the yoke all the way across rather then just on the edges like the instructions say to. Had the lengthen the sleeves a bit too... </div>
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I wish I'd had some bigger china buttons, but these are what I had on hand and I have such a hard time finding good ones that match. :-/ </div>
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It was about 95% hand sewn. I find myself liking hand sewing more and more every time I do it... :)</div>
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In the meantime my good friend, Jasper, educated me more on cravats. He's extremely well versed on men's clothing and never ceases to be really helpful. :)</div>
I order some silk from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FabricsAndTrims?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">Fabrics & Trims.</a> The green I received - I ended up not using, but who doesn't like have some extra taffeta laying around. ;) The shot burgundy/black on the other hand was so lovely and worked out wonderfully. A kind lady sent me the perfect dark green for the other one. We all, immediately fell in love with it and wanted dresses out of it - so crisp and such a deep, rich color. Much to our disappointment there was only a enough for a few cravats. ;D The fun thing about cravats is that there is very few limits. So we have fun experimenting with all the different tips and options. I've been trying to remember how to tie them several ways. Its not as easy as it looks. lol <br />
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We're currently studying up on waistcoats - I've been told they are worse to make then jackets so I'm eager to see how it works out. :) Might also try our hands at pre-tied cravats - that shouldn't be to difficult since we make our selves pre-tied bows fairly often.<br />
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BrookeBrookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167095017396368649noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878266932218370856.post-85887222151853178992012-10-27T18:22:00.000-05:002012-10-28T17:14:39.937-05:00Lauren and Jonathan's Wedding DayAugust 18th 2012 - it was on this day that my very dear friend, Lauren, was wed to her adoring <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="color: #0055bb; cursor: pointer;"><span style="color: black;">fiancé</span></span>, Jonathan. It was a very happy day indeed! Everything was soooo beautiful, like a fairy tale and I couldn't be happier for the both of them! And now I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking... ;)<br />
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The gorgeous alter... </div>
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Awaiting his lovely bride...</div>
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Here she comes!! Yay. ;) </div>
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Isn't her hair like the most adorable thing ever! Love it! </div>
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Making their vows! </div>
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Mr. & Mrs. Peterson!</div>
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The Bride's parents</div>
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Mr. & Mrs. Burke!</div>
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They are some of the loveliest people I have ever met! I feel so blessed to know both of them and they have brought alot of joy to my life! </div>
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The maid of honor, Lauren's gorgeous sister, Ariel! </div>
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Oh look! Another one. lol My charming cousin Emily was also a bridesmaid! </div>
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The reception was fabulous! All the decorations were so breath taking. I could hardly believe how creative they all were. :D It also confirmed in my mind that I want green as one of my wedding colors. ;) </div>
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The streamer things for when they annouced them as husband and wife. </div>
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There was lots of yummy things to eat! :D </div>
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One of the beautiful centerpeices! </div>
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Their cake was phenomenal!!! </div>
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Such a vibrant and cheerful color! </div>
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The flowers were sooo pretty! </div>
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There was even little fishes! ;) </div>
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I coud have stood there and drank this stuff all day! It was like the best thing I've ever tasted. lol </div>
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Getting our picture with some of our reenactor friends.</div>
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Mr & Mrs. Hackmann </div>
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Aren't the bouquets just lovely?!!? </div>
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This little wall was such a creative idea! Everyone had alot of fun with it! </div>
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Cutting their cake.. </div>
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And this I had to post because Sarah looks *SO* cute and I'd like you to notice the adorable new hair cut she was sporting! :)</div>
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Me and my best friend aka older sister Michelle. </div>
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Megan sportin' the new bob! </div>
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My stunning big sister, Michelle! </div>
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Me and my baby. His name is Cody. ;) </div>
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Despite being a very bittersweet day (its hard knowing she's be living so far away and that we won't be able to see her often)...it was very beautiful day and I'm very excited to see how God works in their lives together!</div>
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For more pictures you can go <a href="http://clarawilliamsphotography.blogspot.com/2012/08/j-l-wedding.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.263752667070302.53645.100003067125576&type=1&l=30d72cf0ee" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Love you girl and I wish you all the best! Miss you so much! ♥</div>
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Love,</div>
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Brooke</div>
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