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    Guilty as charged, Mickey/Mission. My Flikr account is a compilation of a my favorites...(*Merchant Down - is a big FAV of mine). My folks/family members get a big kick out of them. My mom thinks I'm crazy...my father love that I embrace history in my 'own special way'
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    Yes, what we women go through to look BEEEAAAUTIFUL! Only Mary and I would be insane enough to wear black wool in the tropics....Oh, and Captain Sterling too...We suffer for our fashion!
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    LadyBrower, I highly recommend doing a ‘mock-up’ of this pattern in inexpensive material before cutting your finer fabric. By doing this, your stays will fit better. Cheeky
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    But it is dear Mother Rose who has taken care of Sarah for 'not these 14 years, Silkie. The Captain rather spend his money on his other 'favorites' - He has a grand heart indeed! Though, he now has me very concerned about his making petticoats...I fear it might be for himself!
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    LadyBrower, I know the pattern of which you speak. My twin sister made them and I know that Mary Diamond also made them for herself. I have worn them, yet my sister did not use cane, she used poly-boning and I highly suggest cane/reed instead.
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    I have one question for you. How many yards of cane reed did you use? Other than your fingers bleeding and turning numb during the process Kate, how do you feel over all?
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    Well, I am hoping not too heavy. I do plan to dance in it at ReenactorFest V. You've got me thinking though, RustyNell. I do remember running to the hallway with Matty Bottles, another one of our fine crewe, and catching the cold winter breezes from the hallway when someone went outside to cool off. Hmm...velvet and fur....(What the heck am I thinking?!)
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    Cheeky smiling...."Fer me, Captain? Is it blue...Do tell!"
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    If I may Captain....To the Ladies... Remember that Shoulders/Bosoms ARE COVERED. Ladies of this time period do not draw down our shifts/chemises to nipple height! Decorum Ladies! Even the Covenant Garden Trollops did not show their wears completely before monies were exchanged!
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    ! To be honest Captain....I've tried three (3) differnt period correct styles. The one you have posted on this thread is my 'latest and greatest' shift. I do like how the neck lays with this one the most. My first attempt was constructed by instructions given to me by a mutual aquaintance. It did not turn out as well as my last one. My second shift of choice was constructed using several period guides (J. Arnold/Cut of Women's Clothing). I have at least three (3) of them made this way.
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    Ney Captain...the shift fit me well.
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    Lilly giggles as the Captain gives his favorite a kiss and cuddle. "More port, Captain?" She says as she lifts her goblet to his lips.
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    No Captain...that would be Stray Cat tails...(BlackAdder III)
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    Real thin....isn't he dead? Yes, Very Dead. Died from Accute Multiple Drug Intoxication. He collapsed outside the Viper Room club in Los Angeles (co-owned by Johnny Depp). River was in LA, working on a film called, Dark Blood, for Fine Line Features. While in LA, he usually stayed at the St. James's Club and Hotel, on Sunset. The destination for the evening of October 30th 1993, was The Viper Room, a club owned by Johnny Depp, at 8852 Sunset Boulevard. Very Ironical, don't you think...death by association ...Pyrate, I mean...
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    Afternoon Everyone! Mary brought up a good question regarding the use of erime fur for non-royals. I did find some interesting discussion on this topic in old sumptuary laws during the Middle Ages. And once again, these rules were reinforced during the time of Queen Elizabeth I. It was then during the English Civil War that fashion took a more dramatic change of simple, and less flash. But after the time of the Roundheads and Charles the II reclaiming his rightful place upon the thrown, the fanciful dress of court was reclaimed. It was also during this time the 'middle-sort' started to 'ape their betters' in appearence. It became very difficult to enforce the old sumptuary laws during this time...Just like the Stuart's burial-rites, the middle class ignored the laws. So, to sum it up. Cheeky CAN wear erime...for she'd wants to make sure those of her class-status and the court class knows that she's all that...and a BIG Bag of Chips.
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    Mistress Lilly McKinney enters and curtsies to the new comer before moving over to Sterling's table. "I know just how to cheer you up," she says with a wicked smile.
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    Disclaimer: to those of you who tuned in to Bilgemunky's live broadcast with Mr. Reenactor Fest, please note that Mr. B's views and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of anyone else on the entire planet. Now go get yourself a refreshing beverage...
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    (Blink...Blink...Blink...) Oh, that would solve the fitting issue...wouldn't it? Thank you, Silkie! An extra tup'ence for you!
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    Thanks Jack. Sigh. I'd give me eye-teeth for a proper fitting.
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    Just a Reminder you lot! TONIGHT!!!!
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    Yup! Such a fine young man, indeed Captain. I think that's the first time I truly saw him smile.
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    Ooo! Nice picture...great find, Captain. (GROAN)Yet, I was worried you (or someone else) was going to say that. I don't have a problem with making another Mantua. It's just that I have a devil of a time fitting it to me. No extra hands in the household ...that know what they are doing (wink!) My dress form isn't my size any longer and it doesn't increase to the size I am. I will see what I can do to find a affordable velvet/velveteen in blue. Nuts! I will need a new pair of bodies (Stays) for this one. All the others don't seem to fit quite right now...and I know that I will look like a full "chest of draws" if I wear the lay-woman's stays I made.
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    Oh Nell...I must tell you that the 'twin faction' of the Archangel crewe has done this...Sadly, it does not help. You find your so called 'other' wanting to stay up and join in on the fun...Sigh. But it is well worth it though!
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    I've been looking at this for some time now... I would love to make it, but I am not sure if I should make it a mantua or bodice gown. Any input will be helpful.
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    Many Happy Returns of the Day, Chain Shot!
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