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18th Century Linen Mitts Part One: The Linen Mitts of Discontent
18th century , Accessories

18th Century Linen Mitts Part One: The Linen Mitts of Discontent

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 3 January 202331 January 2025

Summer in the 18th Century requires sun protection. Here is a tutorial for a pair of 18th Century linen mitts! Part One

Stash-busting bling: A Napoleonic Pearl Necklace for New Year
18th century , Accessories , jewellery , Regency

Stash-busting bling: A Napoleonic Pearl Necklace for New Year

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 31 December 202231 January 2025

Here is a simple stash-busting project – a pearl necklace for a Napoleonic lady to wear at a New Year’s ball!

A 1750s Christmas English Gown
1750s , 18th century , christmas , english gown , Hat

A 1750s Christmas English Gown

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 25 December 202231 July 2024

December is more suited to swimsuits than stays. But I went to the beach in my 1750s Christmas English Gown!

The 18th Century Placemat Hat: a pair of Christmas Bergeres
18th century , christmas , Hat , millinery , tutorial

The 18th Century Placemat Hat: a pair of Christmas Bergeres

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 21 December 202217 April 2025

‘Tis the season for Christmas decorating! Can I make a Festive seasonal bergere from an 18th Century placemat hat?

A Black Domino Cloak for an American Girl Doll
18th century , American Girl doll , Cloaks and Mantelets , doll costumes

A Black Domino Cloak for an American Girl Doll

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 23 September 20116 February 2024

Here is Vogue 7923 again, this time as a black domino cloak with a scarlet satin lining for an American Girl Doll!

From The Archives: A Blue Baroque Dress for American Girl Doll Felicity
18th century , American Girl doll , doll costumes

From The Archives: A Blue Baroque Dress for American Girl Doll Felicity

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 28 April 201111 November 2024

This blue baroque dress for Felicity is one of the first American Girl doll dresses I ever made. It is still one of my favorites!

Winter Cloak and Muff for An American Girl Doll
18th century , Accessories , American Girl doll , Cloaks and Mantelets , doll costumes

Winter Cloak and Muff for An American Girl Doll

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 20 April 20116 February 2024

Clearing out your stash must definitely mean a new green winter cape and winter muffs for your American Girl doll, right?

From the Archives: A bergere hat for American Girl Doll Felicity
18th century , American Girl doll , doll costumes , doll hat

From the Archives: A bergere hat for American Girl Doll Felicity

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 14 April 201111 November 2024

This bergere hat for American Girl doll Felicity is made from half of a vintage straw purse, steamed to shape and draped with roses!

An 18th Century Kerchief for an American Girl Doll
18th century , American Girl doll , doll costumes , tutorial

An 18th Century Kerchief for an American Girl Doll

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 25 February 20116 February 2024

One antique lace-trimmed handkerchief – cut in half, roll a hem and voila – an 18th Century kerchief for an American Girl doll!

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