Authentic.... Womens clothing... :?:
Yep. Never thought Id be saying that. But here I am. I remember the Graceful Lady (Anna Allen?) being an approved vendor but I know there has to be others. And ladies my knowledge of womens clothing is limited to lots of buttons and lots more layers. So all your comments will be printed and passed on for further review. Thank in advance.
William L. Shifflett
Valley Light Horse
http://www.valhallastablesvirginia.com/calvary
"We are still expecting the enemy. Why don't he come?" -JEB Stuart
In Memory of 3 Sox, 4th Va Cavalry horse, my mount, my friend. Killed in action January 9th, 2005.
ladies Clothing
Try this website for some direction to several very good vendors:
http://www.agsas.org/vendors/
Elizabeth Topping
Elizabeth Topping
Columbus, Ohio
"Good women are rarely clever and clever women are rarely good." Adah Issacs Menken
Aw-oh! Wildman. You're not thinking about cross dressing are you? Uh-huh!
William, I think we need to have a little talk with your folks!!
But, I guess as long as it is an authentic dress why not?
"No mere cavalrymen were permitted to question the doings of a Scout"
Archie 'Barefoot' Rowand-Sheridan's Chief of Scouts
Thank you!
William L. Shifflett
Valley Light Horse
http://www.valhallastablesvirginia.com/calvary
"We are still expecting the enemy. Why don't he come?" -JEB Stuart
In Memory of 3 Sox, 4th Va Cavalry horse, my mount, my friend. Killed in action January 9th, 2005.
Ha Ha Frank! Na its just another step in the whole growing up thing.
William L. Shifflett
Valley Light Horse
http://www.valhallastablesvirginia.com/calvary
"We are still expecting the enemy. Why don't he come?" -JEB Stuart
In Memory of 3 Sox, 4th Va Cavalry horse, my mount, my friend. Killed in action January 9th, 2005.
If you know someone who sews, Simplicity has patterns for dresses and I believe McCall's does too. There's some discussion as to how correct the Simplicity dresses are, because apparently they changed some of the things from the original work that the Fashion Historian did. I'm waiting on a pattern book from some ladies whose work is very authentic. If you're interested in patterns I can let you know when the book comes out.
I'll pass that along too, thanks.
William L. Shifflett
Valley Light Horse
http://www.valhallastablesvirginia.com/calvary
"We are still expecting the enemy. Why don't he come?" -JEB Stuart
In Memory of 3 Sox, 4th Va Cavalry horse, my mount, my friend. Killed in action January 9th, 2005.
Greetings, William!Originally Posted by RebeccaMI
Elizabeth Clark has written some very excellent books, if sewing (rather than purchasing finished) is an option. "The Dressmaker's Guide to Fit and Fashion" and "Skirting the Issue: A Workbook for Skirts & Petticoats" are very helpful and informative, regarding both dresses and undergarments. See www.elizabethstewartclark.com.
Carole C. Wilkinson
"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." -Goethe
Maybe a visit to the Whine Cellar is in order...?
Ma
Carole C. Wilkinson
"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." -Goethe
Thanks Carole.
William L. Shifflett
Valley Light Horse
http://www.valhallastablesvirginia.com/calvary
"We are still expecting the enemy. Why don't he come?" -JEB Stuart
In Memory of 3 Sox, 4th Va Cavalry horse, my mount, my friend. Killed in action January 9th, 2005.
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