tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post8425613802261498651..comments2024-03-19T18:17:56.821-04:00Comments on Colonial Quills: Adventures in Historically Accurate Colonial CostumingCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-71323474558275412522013-09-23T00:05:53.353-04:002013-09-23T00:05:53.353-04:00That was the lighting, Janet. It's an amazing ...That was the lighting, Janet. It's an amazing color, isn't it? I bought it online--labeled there as "maroon," but as you said, it's more burgundy or cranberry. (I picture maroon as more brick-colored.) And--thank you!!Shannon McNearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731942705231600275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-64833227989608726302013-09-21T16:44:00.045-04:002013-09-21T16:44:00.045-04:00You were stunning, Shannon. I was very impressed b...You were stunning, Shannon. I was very impressed by the dress. The fabric in the picture looks almost cherry red, and your dress, if I remember correctly, was more a burgundy. Is it the lighting or are you making another dress?Janet Grunsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635290708361600803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-62944430971609077452013-09-21T16:32:57.100-04:002013-09-21T16:32:57.100-04:00Thanks, Karla! :-) Pinterest could be a serious ad...Thanks, Karla! :-) Pinterest could be a serious addiction of mine ... Shannon McNearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731942705231600275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-40078626898629153512013-09-21T14:38:52.687-04:002013-09-21T14:38:52.687-04:00Period clothing is my favorite part of research in...Period clothing is my favorite part of research in my novels. I can't get enough and my Pinterest board runneth over! Great post.Karla Akinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16989639592455525499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-10605867014467122382013-09-21T14:05:23.594-04:002013-09-21T14:05:23.594-04:00I'll be posting related websites (probably sho...I'll be posting related websites (probably should have done that already!) but here's a good place to start:<br /><br />18th Century Notebook--Men's Clothing: http://larsdatter.com/18c/men.html<br /><br />La Couturiere Parisienne Costume History: http://marquise.de/en/1700/index.shtml (exhaustive articles on both men's and women's clothing--you might need to dig a little!)Shannon McNearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731942705231600275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-25598492195530389232013-09-21T13:54:15.054-04:002013-09-21T13:54:15.054-04:00:-D You're so kind, Judith! I didn't want ...:-D You're so kind, Judith! I didn't want to overwhelm readers, you know?Shannon McNearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731942705231600275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-82750989466462693862013-09-21T13:53:43.796-04:002013-09-21T13:53:43.796-04:00Thank you! I was a little concerned, since it isn&...Thank you! I was a little concerned, since it isn't quite as research heavy as others (well, yet ...), but yes! Third Friday in October ...Shannon McNearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731942705231600275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-72206369436688579342013-09-21T13:52:59.274-04:002013-09-21T13:52:59.274-04:00LOL!!! Thanks, and oh, your book is on its way!LOL!!! Thanks, and oh, your book is on its way!Shannon McNearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731942705231600275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-10659038364485254102013-09-21T13:52:16.306-04:002013-09-21T13:52:16.306-04:00Thanks so much! And it's hard to let go, isn&#...Thanks so much! And it's hard to let go, isn't it??Shannon McNearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731942705231600275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-76582573363025647012013-09-21T13:51:49.547-04:002013-09-21T13:51:49.547-04:00Yes, I was doing those sleeve flounces! I needed t...Yes, I was doing those sleeve flounces! I needed to finish the hooks and eyes on the front, too, but wound up pinning it instead. :-)Shannon McNearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731942705231600275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-31876977010906077672013-09-21T09:41:33.053-04:002013-09-21T09:41:33.053-04:00Hello Shannon, where would I find an equal listing...Hello Shannon, where would I find an equal listing of clothing items for men of the period? Thank you for your help.Freebornghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917567381835495780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-78687243671902925302013-09-21T08:58:00.762-04:002013-09-21T08:58:00.762-04:00I recall you saying you had sewing to do! ha ha. I...I recall you saying you had sewing to do! ha ha. I intend to make my next 1812 era dress by hand. So I better start in the winter!<br /><br />Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-32491176889782029512013-09-21T08:27:38.600-04:002013-09-21T08:27:38.600-04:00Word count should be suggested, not demanded. Som...Word count should be suggested, not demanded. Some articles call to be a little longer. Waiting with bated breath for the sequels. <br /><br />Judith Roblhttp://www.judithrobl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-76580493683311754272013-09-21T07:09:54.892-04:002013-09-21T07:09:54.892-04:00I really do enjoy reading these posts on this blog...I really do enjoy reading these posts on this blog and this post is another great one! I'm looking forward to reading the next part. I will stay tuned!cherishyorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10600988007460919048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-49926668596362553012013-09-21T03:40:52.908-04:002013-09-21T03:40:52.908-04:00I agree, I was enjoying the post & then - you ...I agree, I was enjoying the post & then - you tease!!! LOTS of pictures please we you continue.Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-68360194666346277842013-09-21T00:57:27.431-04:002013-09-21T00:57:27.431-04:00Loved your post, Shannon! I'm afraid I have th...Loved your post, Shannon! I'm afraid I have that disease known as perfection, also! Looking forward to the pics of the dress you wore to ACFW!bontonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852536941656729576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-29197973788557501862013-09-20T11:39:21.358-04:002013-09-20T11:39:21.358-04:00Thanks so much, Carrie dear! I already planned to ...Thanks so much, Carrie dear! I already planned to use at least one of those. :-DShannon McNearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731942705231600275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-8843952296498506472013-09-20T11:37:34.031-04:002013-09-20T11:37:34.031-04:00The hard thing--and this gets discussed a lot on r...The hard thing--and this gets discussed a lot on reenactors' lists--is not to make those feel bad who haven't, or can't, achieved that accuracy. But ... yes. :-)Shannon McNearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731942705231600275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-28662852755420842762013-09-20T11:29:17.625-04:002013-09-20T11:29:17.625-04:00GREAT article and FABULOUS dress at ACFW conferenc...GREAT article and FABULOUS dress at ACFW conference. We should get some pics of that for your sequel to this article! Thanks, Shannon!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-19826640208825959452013-09-20T11:27:55.576-04:002013-09-20T11:27:55.576-04:00Psh, I doubt I'd put those venerable ladies to...Psh, I doubt I'd put those venerable ladies to shame!! Mine will be but a middlin' impression. And I didn't have a cap yet. Scandalous!<br /><br />And dedication? Nah, I'm just that much of a nerd ...Shannon McNearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731942705231600275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-8551936816372522232013-09-20T09:42:41.036-04:002013-09-20T09:42:41.036-04:00I hear you on the work and expense to get it histo...I hear you on the work and expense to get it historically accurate! I worked in a costume shop all through college, and while it is not economically feasible to be 100% period accurate for most plays, I still cringe at blatant errors, especially the cut of a dress, which cannot be disguised over distance.Rachael Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235781577625847862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-23458517229555980202013-09-20T08:02:51.634-04:002013-09-20T08:02:51.634-04:00What dedication! And I saw the photos form confere...What dedication! And I saw the photos form conference. You were stunning. You would put to shame Martha W. and Dolly M. and Abigail A. :)Kathleen L. Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832392802575583491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-49327467309983013142013-09-20T07:34:12.460-04:002013-09-20T07:34:12.460-04:00Word count, Debra! Word count. :-D I'll cover ...Word count, Debra! Word count. :-D I'll cover the rest during my slots in October and November.<br /><br />And ah, those little details make such a difference ... I machine sewed my interior seams (many of them were actually basted, since I'll have to adjust once my real stays are made) but most of the visible seams--shift and ruffle edging, for instance--were hand-sewed. But thank you! IShannon McNearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731942705231600275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-70776271018652304202013-09-20T07:11:39.234-04:002013-09-20T07:11:39.234-04:00CLIFF HANGER? ugh! I want the whole story!
The dr...CLIFF HANGER? ugh! I want the whole story!<br /><br />The dress I'd planned to wear to ACFW would have been much more historically correct. I was close but the fabric was not silk, nor fine muslin and I want to make it by hand next time. (I made a number of dresses in August - I didn't have time to sew by hand).<br /><br />Shannon I only saw your dress from afar and in photos but I loved Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com