Regency - Kirsten Hammerstrom

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Can’t Type: Sewing!

Posted on July 23, 2014 by kittycalash

What has kept me so busy I can’t blog? Mostly preparing for the millinery shop in Salem, which I am really looking forward to! In just about a week, I man...

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The Taylors’ Instructor

Posted on June 25, 2014 by kittycalash

So who else was wondering what Mr Cooke meant by Lapsley and Queen? Wonder no longer, frustrated toile-makers and cuff-detail mavens, it is available on the vas...

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Coat Tales

Posted on June 23, 2014 by kittycalash

As the Salem Maritime Festival approaches, my anxiety increases. Whatever will those ‘gentlemen’ wear? Coats and waistcoats, and thank goodness I fi...

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Frivolous Friday: Just a Pretty Bonnet

Posted on June 6, 2014 by kittycalash

Like Sew 18th Century, I’ve been enjoying preparing for the August 2nd event in Salem. I’ve not ventured too much into Regency bonnets, or into stra...