Category Archives: Accessories

1790s / regency-ish painted shoes

Posted on June 15, 2021 by avantgarbe

After throwing my bodice mockup into the naughty corner (and also totally switching gears back to finish 1880s Captain America), I still needed a project that was a breather in between fitting. Enter shoes! Honestly, I would have been happy … Continue reading →

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Blackwork Elizabethan Coif

Posted on September 24, 2020 by avantgarbe

So 6 months ago the world fucking shut down (except the US didn’t actually shut down enough to prevent 200 thousand deaths. I have a lot of angry opinions right now. Anyways.). Daycare was closed, and my husband and I … Continue reading →

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Steel Inquisitor Vin – accessories and EYE SPIKES

Posted on August 1, 2019 by avantgarbe

1840s dresses are all well and good, but what makes this a Steel Inquisitor is having spikes through the eyes! These are meant to be heavy spikes that go all the way through the head. While I am dedicated to … Continue reading →

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A Victorian Reticule

Posted on June 24, 2018 by avantgarbe

Woohoo, one item crossed off my pregnancy sewing list! Obviously, an accessory like a reticule does not involve my waistline at all, and is super handy for most of the Victorian era for carrying your stuff (like cell phones, keys, … Continue reading →

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