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Feather Ornaments
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Edwardian Feather Headdress
A “how-to” article on making this mixed feather Evening Feather Headdress that is mounted on a twisted metal hairpin. It would be good for Edwardian or 20s evening wear. Find it here.
Vintage flower make-over
More on fixing these vintage hat decorations click here
Upcoming classes
September 30th, 2023
At Lacis in Berkeley
Bustle Era Circular Fan Class
10AM – 4PM
Check out the Lacis.com page for info and links to more info.
October 7th, 2023
GBACG Virtual Workshop: Renaissance Escoffion. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 AT 10 AM – 4 PM
Ticket sales start Aug. 9th.
Make a head covering that will work for Elizabethan Ren., German Ren., any Fancy dress outfit for any later period and any Ren. inspired Artistic Reform Tea dress.
Escoffion worn with a Ren. inspired Regency outfit. Photo by Laurie Tavan
German Ren. Cranach inspired outfit. Photo by Laurie Tavan
Everything old is new again
I just added some older articles and a gallery of images from my drawn bonnet patterns.
This was an article I first did for Your Wardrobe Unlock’d
This is a gallery of pictures of wrapping Turbans both Regency and 1920s Deco style.
These are the photos and drawings from this pattern, If you have the pattern you might want to see them online where you can zoom in.
These are the photos and drawings from this pattern, If you have the pattern you might want to see them online where you can zoom in.
Feather Flowers
I been working hard to teach myself how to make small feather flowers. Very Victorian……
How to Prepare Ostrich Feather Stems
I just added an article on how to thin down the stems of Ostrich Wing Feathers to prepare them to make plumes.
Two ways to fix a Fan Rivet
How to Stitch Feathers Together
An article on some basic Ostrich plume techniques.
Goose Feather Ornament
I just added a “how to” on making this vintage/antique feather ornament.