Texas Tech University Press announced their latest titles from the CSA series including M. de Garsault’s 1767 Art of the Shoemaker, An annotated Translation. I’m looking forward to reading it even if I don’t...
I’ve had this 1560s Venetian project planned for a long time but hadn’t really gotten bitten by the bug to make another Renaissance gown for a while. But now I’m bitten again. Fasolo Family...
Here are some of my photos from the awesome Pretty pretty princess party. Thank you to all of you who hosted the event. I had a fabulous time and enjoyed it thoroughly! The final...
The silk kirtle seen here is made by this lovely young Kentwell participant. She asked to pair her 16th century kirtle with my 18th century pocket hoops and matching bow. I think she might...
The first hour we looked at fashion plates and a study piece:
I wore my jacket closed through class on Saturday and then decided to fold it back and wear with my peach quilted stomacher. It was fun to get two looks out of one garment....
These outfits were never used for the intended purpose and are now on display in the lobby of Western costume. The sketched one is really neat. The gold-work was lovely to see. It is...
Continuing to look around we were shown into the collections and could view the items available. For example:
Western Costume continued…. We were given a tour around the facility. Starting with the shop where you can find anything you might need for a project. I wouldn’t mind having one of these rooms...
The limited tour was well worth the trip. We all hopped on a bus to go to Western costume.
I am so tried and it was only the first official day of Costume college. I’m going to split the day up and try to get the photos up this weekend. But I fear...
I traded a blue and white duvet cover for this hand block printed cotton fabric. The pattern itself is too dense but some of the elements remind me of 18th century fabrics. I’ll have...
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Hi, I'm Laurie Tavan. I create costuming and corsetry for fun. Stick around for a behind-the-scenes look into my workshop, photography, acting, and travel.
