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					<description><![CDATA[27 March 2017 “Enter the World of Jane Austen” &#8211; Witham Group of W. I’s&#160; We will present our talk “Enter the World of Jane Austen” – Regency Costume Talk with Display for Witham Group [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h3><strong>27 March 2017 “Enter the World of Jane Austen” &#8211; Witham Group of W. I’s&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>We will present our talk “Enter the World of Jane Austen” – Regency Costume Talk with Display for Witham Group of W. I’s 27th March 2017 at Washing-borough near Lincoln. A very interesting, lively, humorous and informative lecture about the design and construction of gowns I have created inspired by the Regency period. Beautifully costumed mannequins/dummies will accompany the talk. I will include several costumes and some underwear inspired by the period&nbsp;as well as a morning dress, afternoon dress and evening gowns.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/heighton-wi/wi-12/" rel="attachment wp-att-8211"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8211" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-12-171x300.jpg" alt="" width="171" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-12-171x300.jpg 171w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-12-228x400.jpg 228w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-12.jpg 504w" sizes="(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px" /></a></p>
<h3>2 May 2017 Regency Talk &nbsp;&#8211; Rothbury WI</h3>
<p>We are looking forward to presenting our Jane Austen talk for Rothbury WI. Our venue is the Rothbury Golf Club located across the river from the centre of picturesque Rothbury in Northumberland. We will present the talk in a large airy room with a superb backdrop of the rolling hills of Northumberland. My costume display will include superb reproduction Regency underwear based on extant of the period &#8211; a chemise, corset and pantalettes – I will illustrate how important it is to wear the correct foundation garments as the true period shape would be impossible to achieve without them.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/lovely-lincoln/lincoln-6re/" rel="attachment wp-att-8409"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8409" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Lincoln-6re-300x213.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="213" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Lincoln-6re-300x213.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Lincoln-6re-768x544.jpg 768w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Lincoln-6re-400x283.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Lincoln-6re.jpg 988w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<h3>5 July 2017 South Shields &nbsp;&#8211; U3A</h3>
<p>On 5 July, we will present our Regency Talk – Enter the World of Jane Austen’ for the U3A – The University of the Third Age. We had had a number of bookings for the U3A and always enjoy presenting events for them. We will present our talk in a large spacious hall in the centre of South Shields. The U3A is an organisation was established in South Tyneside in 2001 – it’s motto is ‘Friendship, Fun and Learning’. South Tyneside U3A offers many opportunities to explore new interests, expand old ones and learn something different. They believe in learning for fun rather than qualifications or exam results. We are also looking forward to presenting our new talk about Marie Antoinette for the U3A later this year.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/heighton-wi/wi-13/" rel="attachment wp-att-8212"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8212" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-13-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-13-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-13-300x400.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-13.jpg 676w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;<strong>2 October 2017 &nbsp; &nbsp;Marie Antoinette &nbsp;&#8211; Bede of Jarrow U3A&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>I am presenting a costume event for the University of the Third Age in Jarrow.&nbsp; This is the third lecture I have presented for the U3A and the very first presentation of my lavish new talk about the 18<sup>th</sup> century called ‘Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution’. An integral part of my new talk is a comparison between the large elaborate court gown worn by Marie Antoinette for formal court occasions and the more casual Chemise a la Reine which she preferred.&nbsp; I will also include a superb costume display of mannequins wearing a La Robe Francaise, La Reine Chemise and reproduction 18<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;Century underwear.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://u3asites.org.uk/bede/page/61618">https://u3asites.org.uk/bede/page/61618</a></p>
<div id="attachment_8280" style="width: 174px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/about/img_20161004_144713/" rel="attachment wp-att-8280"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-8280" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-8280" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_20161004_144713-164x300.jpg" alt="" width="164" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_20161004_144713-164x300.jpg 164w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_20161004_144713-218x400.jpg 218w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_20161004_144713.jpg 489w" sizes="(max-width: 164px) 100vw, 164px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-8280" class="wp-caption-text">La Robe Francaise</p></div>
<h3>&nbsp;<strong>12 October 2017 &nbsp; &nbsp;Regency Talk &nbsp;&#8211; The Mansion House&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>I am pleased to be presenting my talk ‘Enter the World of Jane Austen’ for the Mansion House in Doncaster. My Regency talk is a very interesting, lively, humorous and informative lecture about the design and construction of gowns I have created inspired by the regency period. Beautifully costumed mannequins/dummies will accompany the talk. Included are a&nbsp;very pretty white cotton afternoon dress for Jane Austen worn with bonnet, chemisette and velvet spencer,a sumptuous lilac silk ball gown embellished with gold lace&nbsp;&#8211; worn with a turban, fan and gloves and Regency Underwear &#8211; chemise, corset and pantalettes plus accessories. Also included is a very pretty morning dress and an exquisite gold-encrusted court gown inspired by Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. I also will be assisted by a Regency&nbsp;Gentleman wearing a silk waistcoat, shirt and cravat.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/Events/enter-the-world-of-jane-austen-with-julia-soares-mccormick">http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/Events/enter-the-world-of-jane-austen-with-julia-soares-mccormick</a></p>
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<h3><strong>Saturday 9 December 2017&nbsp;&#8211; Marie Antoinette &#8211; Tee-side WI&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>This will be my second presentation of my fabulous event about Marie Antoinette.&nbsp; I will include a Pink Silk Court Gown worn with fabulous wig adorned with towering feathers, a very pretty romantic&nbsp;white cotton dress worn with Hedgehog wig and Bergere (shepherdess style) hat and 18th Century inspired underwear.&nbsp; The underwear includes a corset, a chemise and two types of panniers &#8211; the pocket hoops and the Grand pannier which held out the very wide skirts!&nbsp;</p>
<div id="attachment_7752" style="width: 139px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/chemise-a-la-reine/for-lrc1/" rel="attachment wp-att-7752"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7752" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-7752" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/for-lrc1-129x300.jpg" alt="" width="129" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/for-lrc1-129x300.jpg 129w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/for-lrc1-172x400.jpg 172w" sizes="(max-width: 129px) 100vw, 129px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-7752" class="wp-caption-text">Chemise a la Reine</p></div>
<h3><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>10 March 2018&nbsp;&nbsp; Marie Antoinette &nbsp;&#8211; East Yorkshire Embroidery Society &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>On Saturday 10 March, I will be presenting my new talk about Marie Antoinette and her costumes for the East Yorkshire Embroidery Society.&nbsp; I will be including a fabulous costume display and also some very interesting information about Marie Antoinette herself. I have already presented both my Tudor and Regency talks for the group and I am sure they will enjoy this new talk.&nbsp; They are a lovely group who are very interested and informed about costume. I am really looking forward to presenting it.</p>
<p><a href="https://eyes-embroidery.co.uk/201617-programme/">https://eyes-embroidery.co.uk/201617-programme/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/jarrow/jarr-fin/" rel="attachment wp-att-8657"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8657" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/jarr-fin-300x203.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="203" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/jarr-fin-300x203.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/jarr-fin-400x271.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/jarr-fin.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<h3><strong>13 March 2018&nbsp; Marie Antoinette &nbsp;&#8211; Royal Scots Club Edinburgh</strong></h3>
<p>I always enjoy presenting my talks for the Royal Scots Club.&nbsp; They really enjoyed my Regency Talk a couple of years ago and I am sure they will enjoy my new talk inspired by clothing worn in the 18<sup>th</sup> Century.&nbsp; The Royal Scots Club is located in a beautiful building in the heart of Edinburgh.</p>
<p>My new talk ‘Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution’ includes reproduction 18th Century costumes &#8211; they will include a&nbsp;very elaborate Pink Silk court dress ‘Robe a La Francaise’ worn with large ornate pompadour wig and accessories.&nbsp;A “Chemise a la Reine” a simple gown worn by Marie Antoinette herself &#8211; worn with a Bergere hat and powdered curled hair.&nbsp;Also 18<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;Century Underwear &#8211; a beautiful silk boned corset, side panniers and petticoat.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-7744 aligncenter" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/resized-2-251x300.jpg" alt="" width="251" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/resized-2-251x300.jpg 251w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/resized-2-335x400.jpg 335w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/resized-2.jpg 495w" sizes="(max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px" /></p>
<h3><strong>5 April 2018 &nbsp; &nbsp; Marie Antoinette &nbsp; &#8211; Dumfries Embroiderers&#8217; Guild </strong></h3>
<p>I always enjoy vising Scotland as it is one of my favourite places so I am particularly pleased to be presenting my new talk about Marie Antoinette and Fashion there on Thursday 5 April 2018. I really enjoy presenting talks to Embroiderers Guilds as the ladies really enjoy anything connected to fashion and sewing. I will be including a number of costumes I have designed and made which were inspired by costumes of the 18<sup>th</sup> century. I am looking forward to it!</p>
<p><a href="https://dumfrieseg.wordpress.com/meetings/">https://dumfrieseg.wordpress.com/meetings/</a></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; &#160; Last night we presented our Regency Talk and Costume Display for Heighton WI &#8211; Heighton is a very pretty village quite close to Newton Aycliffe.It was for a special WI event called a [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h4><strong>Last night we presented our Regency Talk and Costume Display for Heighton WI &#8211; Heighton is a very pretty village quite close to Newton Aycliffe.It was for a special WI event called a friendship evening and we were happy to present the entertainment.</strong></h4>
<p>The ladies enjoyed special cake and gateaux baked specially for the event  &#8211; enjoyed with prosecco wine. We were of course asked to join them however an alcoholic beverage is possibly not the best idea prior to presenting a costume talk!</p>
<p>I presented my Regency Talk which included costumes inspired by  Jane Austen and Empress Josephine among others.</p>
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<p>After the talk I was pleased to offer a question and answer session.</p>
<p>One of the very interesting questions included &#8211;</p>
<p><strong>What types of lace were used in the regency period? </strong></p>
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<p>One of the most popular was Van Dyke lace also called Saw Tooth lace. This type of lace trim were called after Sir Anthony Van Dyck, he was a Flemish painter from the 17th Century and also famously painted portraits of the British Royal family at that period.</p>
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<p>A lot of his work shows the elaborate  V-shaped lace collars and scalloped edges worn by both ladies and gentlemen in his portraits.  Famously the pointed Vandyke beard was named after him. The most famous example of this is his portrait of Charles I , it shows three views of the King. If you look at the portrait you can see both the fashionable pointed beard and the pointed lace collar.</p>
<p>Vandyke points are labour intensive as they had deeply indented trims and decorations, whether they were made of lace or cloth. They were sewn by hand during the regency period &#8211; one can only imagine the work that went into them!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/heighton-wi/wi-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-8191"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8191" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-3-214x300.jpg" alt="" width="214" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-3-214x300.jpg 214w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-3-285x400.jpg 285w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-3.jpg 392w" sizes="(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px" /></a></p>
<p>As well as being popular for collars, they could also be used to decorate and embellish lace caps, edge skirts  as well as necklines. They could also be used on the sleeves of dresses and be part of delicate muslin borders.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/heighton-wi/wi-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-8206"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8206" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-4-233x300.jpg" alt="" width="233" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-4-233x300.jpg 233w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-4-311x400.jpg 311w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-4.jpg 332w" sizes="(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px" /></a></p>
<p>The edges you see in children&#8217;s dresses are sewn by hand &#8211; very time consuming &#8211; however the results are amazing.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/heighton-wi/wi-7/" rel="attachment wp-att-8203"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8203" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-7-261x300.jpg" alt="" width="261" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-7-261x300.jpg 261w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-7-348x400.jpg 348w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-7.jpg 564w" sizes="(max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px" /></a></p>
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<p>This type of lace is still made for modern edgings,  all of the edges were once hand-tatted; they are now created machine made, but the lace looks no less beautiful. I used Van Dyke lace on my white gown which is worn with a red cotton velvet spencer and bonnet.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/heighton-wi/wi-10/" rel="attachment wp-att-8209"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8209" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-10-184x300.jpg" alt="" width="184" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-10-184x300.jpg 184w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-10.jpg 628w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-10-245x400.jpg 245w" sizes="(max-width: 184px) 100vw, 184px" /></a></p>
<p class="wp-caption-text">This type of lace was popular during the 17th Century right up to the regency period.</p>
<p class="wp-caption-text"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/heighton-wi/wi/" rel="attachment wp-att-8188"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8188" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI.jpg 1024w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WI-400x300.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>We had a super evening and would like to thank Carol, Judith and Keith for their help in making the evening such a success we certainly enjoyed presenting it!</p>
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<h3>We will be returning to Heighton WI to present my new talk &#8220;Marie Antoinette and what she wore to the Revolution&#8221; &#8211; we are certainly looking forward to it!</h3>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2016 19:35:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Enter the World of Jane Austen&#8217; Regency Talk and Costume Display&#8221; I presented my Jane Austen Regency Talk with Costume Display on 9 April 2016 for the Border Textile Group in Foulden. They have published [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h4 class="entry-title" style="text-align: left;">&#8220;Enter the World of Jane Austen&#8217; Regency Talk and Costume Display&#8221;</h4>
<p class="entry-title">I presented my Jane Austen Regency Talk with Costume Display on 9 April 2016 for the Border Textile Group in Foulden.</p>
<p class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-2.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7845" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-2-300x117.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="117" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-2-300x117.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-2-400x156.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-2.jpg 584w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p class="entry-title">They have published a very interesting article about my costume event on their website &#8211; I thought you may like to view it.</p>
<p class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-13.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7852" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-13-300x253.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="253" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-13-300x253.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-13-400x337.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-13.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p class="entry-title">It contains a number of interesting facts from my talk as well as pictures taken of my costumes and myself during the event.</p>
<p class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-14.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7847" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-14-269x300.jpg" alt="" width="269" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-14-269x300.jpg 269w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-14-358x400.jpg 358w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-14.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px" /></a></p>
<p class="entry-title">I included a quick demonstration on my talk entitled &#8211; &#8220;How to make an excellent Regency Bonnet in a couple of hours&#8221;   also included on their website is a picture of one of the members wearing my Regency Bonnet.</p>
<p class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-4.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7848" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-4-226x300.jpg" alt="" width="226" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-4-226x300.jpg 226w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-4-302x400.jpg 302w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-4.jpg 315w" sizes="(max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px" /></a></p>
<p class="entry-title">She loved it so much after my talk decided to go home and make one herself &#8211; I am looking forward to receiving a photo of her creation!</p>
<p class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-1.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7854" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-1-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JA-1.jpg 584w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p class="entry-title">Hope you enjoy reading the article!</p>
<p class="entry-title"><strong><em>With very many thanks to Annie Robinson for taking the photographs </em></strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2015 12:03:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[  My Jane Austen Talk with Costume Display was featured in the Northern Echo on Tuesday 10 November &#8211; please find excerpt below &#8211; AN insight into the fashion of Jane Austin has helped raise [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>My Jane Austen Talk with Costume Display was featured in the Northern Echo on Tuesday 10 November &#8211; please find excerpt below &#8211;</p>
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<p><strong>AN insight into the fashion of Jane Austin has helped raise money for the Alzheimer&#8217;s Society.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Julia Soares-McCormick entertained and informed guests about the history of Regency clothing between 1811 and 1820, using costumes she made herself.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The talk at Sedgefield Parish Hall was organised by the town&#8217;s mayor Gloria Wills, who was joined by residents and the mayors of Bishop Auckland, Barnard Castle, Newton Aycliffe, Hartlepool, South Tyneside and Brandon and Byshottles.</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/imgID45558927.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7656" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/imgID45558927-199x300.jpg" alt="imgID45558927" width="199" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/imgID45558927-199x300.jpg 199w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/imgID45558927-265x400.jpg 265w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/imgID45558927.jpg 584w" sizes="(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px" /></a>Dubbed as an insight into the world of Jane Austin’s clothing, the five costumes, made by Mrs Soares-McCormick, from Cramlington, Northumberland were explained along with some historical background.</strong></p>
<p><strong>She was assisted by her husband, Mick McCormick who demonstrated how the Spencer coat got its name after Earl Spencer of the period burnt his frock coat while standing too close to the fire.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Ms Wills said: “Mrs Soares-McCormick’s talk includes lots about how the costumes were made and how they would have affected the people’s lives who wore them. The clothes were very impractical. Imagine going out in the rain wearing such a long dress.”</strong></p>
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<strong>The event was supported by Sedgefield businesses along with Sedgefield&#8217;s pensioner support group, Days In Days Out.&#8221;The talk at Sedgefield Parish Hall was organised by the town&#8217;s mayor Gloria Wills who was joined by the mayors of Bishop Auckland, Barnard Castle, Newton Aycliffe, Hartlepool, South Tyneside and Brandon and Byshottles&#8221; .</strong></p>
<p>I really enjoyed presenting the event and meeting all the lovely ladies  &#8211; we also joined them for refreshments afterwards.</p>
<p>View the article in the Northern Echo &#8211; &#8211; <a href="http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/14021241.Jane_Austin_costumes_explained_at_Sedgefield_Parish_Hall/">http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/14021241.Jane_Austin_costumes_explained_at_Sedgefield_Parish_Hall/</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2015 11:16:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Muncaster is a beautiful Castle near Ravenglass in Cumbria.  It is a historic haunted building set in 70 acres of stunning wild gardens set against the Lake District fells &#8211; it is also home to [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_7514" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMAG1301.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7514" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-7514" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMAG1301-300x179.jpg" alt="Muncaster Regency Talk" width="300" height="179" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMAG1301-300x179.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMAG1301-400x239.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMAG1301.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-7514" class="wp-caption-text">Muncaster Regency Talk</p></div>
<p>Muncaster is a beautiful Castle near Ravenglass in Cumbria.  It is a historic haunted building set in 70 acres of stunning wild gardens set against the Lake District fells &#8211; it is also home to the Hawk &amp; Owl Centre.</p>
<div id="attachment_7526" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1353.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7526" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-7526" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1353-300x179.jpg" alt="Muncaster Castle" width="300" height="179" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1353-300x179.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1353-400x239.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1353.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-7526" class="wp-caption-text">Muncaster Castle</p></div>
<p>We were booked to present our Regency Talk with Costume Display &#8216;Enter the World of Jane Austen&#8217; on Thursday 27 August and Friday 28 August 2015 as part of the &#8216;Living History Week&#8217;.</p>
<div id="attachment_7517" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMAG1320.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7517" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-7517" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMAG1320-300x179.jpg" alt="The wonderful hall" width="300" height="179" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMAG1320-300x179.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMAG1320-400x239.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMAG1320.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-7517" class="wp-caption-text">The wonderful hall</p></div>
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<p>We presented our talks in the wonderful grand hall &#8211; a fabulous setting for a period costume display with beautiful portraits lining the walls. During my talk I used a portrait of a lady in a beautiful silver gown to show the type of garment which was worn prior to the regency era and to illustrate how the change in style was so dramatic.</p>
<div id="attachment_7532" style="width: 245px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1323.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7532" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-7532" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1323-235x300.jpg" alt="Portrait of a lady in a silver gown on display in  the Great Hall" width="235" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1323-235x300.jpg 235w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1323-313x400.jpg 313w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1323.jpg 368w" sizes="(max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-7532" class="wp-caption-text">Portrait of a lady in a silver gown on display in the Great Hall</p></div>
<p>Throughout the week Muncaster have had a range of history events to keep the whole family entertained &#8211; t<span style="color: #000000;">he line-up for 2015 includes the Herlid Vikings, the Iron Shepherds (Norman-era re-enactment), the 19th Foot Green Howards Crimean War and of course Renaissance Costumes with our Regency-era dresses. </span></p>
<div id="attachment_7522" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1334.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7522" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-7522" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1334-300x179.jpg" alt="The 19th Foot Green Howards" width="300" height="179" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1334-300x179.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1334-400x238.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1334.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-7522" class="wp-caption-text">The 19th Foot Green Howards</p></div>
<p>Also included were the Red Wyverns Re-enactment Society and the Tudor Alchemist.</p>
<p>We stayed in the Coachman&#8217;s Quarters &#8211; a lovely period building overnight and also met members of the 19th Foot Howards Crimean War Group who were camped in the grounds.</p>
<div id="attachment_7524" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1373.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7524" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-7524" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1373-300x179.jpg" alt="19th Foot Green Howards" width="300" height="179" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1373-300x179.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1373-400x239.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1373.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-7524" class="wp-caption-text">19th Foot Green Howards</p></div>
<p>Ladies from the Crimean War group attended my talk on the Thursday and said they really enjoyed it.  The next day the ladies invited me to their camp and I had a great time chatting to them about their lovely costumes. they also kindly lent me a Victorian jacket for the photograph!</p>
<div id="attachment_7515" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sepia-2.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7515" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-7515" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sepia-2-300x204.jpg" alt="Sitting with the lovely ladies of the 19th Foot Green Howards" width="300" height="204" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sepia-2-300x204.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sepia-2-400x272.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sepia-2.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-7515" class="wp-caption-text">Sitting with the lovely ladies of the 19th Foot Green Howards</p></div>
<p>Apparently they were having rabbit stew on the Thursday and boiled gammon the next day- all cooked on an authentic open fire.  Sadly the tents were a bit too authentic for me I preferred the Coachman&#8217;s quartets and staying in an en-suite room!</p>
<div id="attachment_7516" style="width: 200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMAG1336.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7516" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-7516" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMAG1336-190x300.jpg" alt="My Regency Gentleman" width="190" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMAG1336-190x300.jpg 190w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMAG1336-253x400.jpg 253w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMAG1336.jpg 486w" sizes="(max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-7516" class="wp-caption-text">My Regency Gentleman</p></div>
<p>My thanks to Jo and Bronwen at Muncaster Castle for all their help and support in presenting the our events &#8211; not forgetting Rachel a super girl who worked in the accommodation office.</p>
<div id="attachment_7530" style="width: 180px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1305.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7530" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-7530" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1305-170x300.jpg" alt="My Jane Austen Costume" width="170" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1305-170x300.jpg 170w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1305-227x400.jpg 227w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG1305.jpg 504w" sizes="(max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-7530" class="wp-caption-text">My Jane Austen Costume</p></div>
<p>We had a really great couple of days  &#8211; Muncaster is a fabulous Castle and the staff are great.</p>
<p>I would love to return to Muncaster in the future to present more events and also really hope to meet the lovely  ladies of the Green Howards again.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2015 18:50:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Following the success of my Tudor Fashion Show at the Royal Armouries in Leeds I was asked to present a number of costume events over the months of May and June this year.  My Regency Costume [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Regency-Costume-Display.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-7188" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Regency-Costume-Display-300x179.jpg" alt="Regency Costume Display" width="300" height="179" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Regency-Costume-Display-300x179.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Regency-Costume-Display-400x239.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Regency-Costume-Display.jpg 895w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Following the success of my Tudor Fashion Show at the Royal Armouries in Leeds I was asked to present a number of costume events over the months of May and June this year.  My Regency Costume Talks with display were included to commemorate the bi-centenary of the battle of Waterloo which took place in 1815.</p>
<p>My talk is called ‘Enter the World of Jane Austen’ &#8211; costumes included in my display were inspired by clothing which would have been worn about the time of the Battle of Waterloo.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/793365618.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-7190" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/793365618-242x300.jpg" alt="" width="242" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/793365618-242x300.jpg 242w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/793365618-323x400.jpg 323w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/793365618.jpg 485w" sizes="(max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px" /></a></p>
<p>We presented our talks at 2pm on both days in the ‘War Cinema’ –they were well attended and we had an enthusiastic audience on both occasions. They particularly enjoyed my ‘regency bonnet tutorial’ – I explained how to make a very attractive bonnet in a couple of hours from an inexpensive straw hat!</p>
<p>We also had time to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the battleground which were brought to life to celebrate the 200th anniversary of one of Britain’s greatest military triumphs.</p>
<p>Stunt riders from Goole-based Atkinson Action Horses were at the Royal Armouries to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo starting on Saturday. Stunt rider Mark Atkinson, from Atkinson Action Horses performed with horse Jonny (who also was seen in the popular TV series Poldark). The team were at the Armouries this weekend &#8211; June 20 and 21, showcasing cavalry fighting techniques used at Waterloo amid black-powder firings.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMAG10601.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-7194" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMAG10601-179x300.jpg" alt="" width="179" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMAG10601-179x300.jpg 179w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMAG10601-239x400.jpg 239w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMAG10601.jpg 533w" sizes="(max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px" /></a></p>
<p>Actors dressed as Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte provided a comedy touch. A tiny –Napoleon Bonaparte in a ‘Punch and Judy’ style booth as well as a very tall Lord Wellington in stilts and very large boots – a very amusing pair!</p>
<p>The Royal Armouries also hosted a parade by members of The Yorkshire Regiment on the anniversary of battle, June 18, as well as dramatic productions, study groups and not forgetting our Regency Costume Display.</p>
<p>It was very busy on both days so both the Royal Armouries and ourselves had a very successful weekend &#8211; it is certainly worth a visit! Our thanks to Rachel – the Events Manager for all her help and support in presenting our events &#8211; we certainly enjoyed presenting our talks and meeting all the visitors!</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:34:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Following a very successful &#8216;Tudor Fashion Show &#8216; presented at the Royal Armouries in Leeds I am pleased to  announce that &#8216;Julia Renaissance Costumes&#8217; has been booked again to present a number of costume events. [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/jane-6864456.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6299" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/jane-6864456-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/jane-6864456-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/jane-6864456-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/jane-6864456.jpg 615w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>Following a very successful &#8216;Tudor Fashion Show &#8216; presented at the Royal Armouries in Leeds I am pleased to  announce that &#8216;Julia Renaissance Costumes&#8217; has been booked again to present a number of costume events.</p>
<p>My events are to be included as part of the celebrations of the bi-centenary of the Battle of Waterloo which took place in 1815.</p>
<p>A display of my romantic Regency fashions from the time of Waterloo which will be on show in the galleries.</p>
<p>To compliment the display there will also be a number of costume presentations &#8211;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Details-of-Regency-Costumes1.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5359" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Details-of-Regency-Costumes1-300x282.jpg" alt="Regency Costume Display" width="300" height="282" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Details-of-Regency-Costumes1-300x282.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Details-of-Regency-Costumes1-1024x965.jpg 1024w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Details-of-Regency-Costumes1-400x377.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Regency Costume Talk/Lecture with Display-</strong></p>
<p>A very interesting, lively, humorous and informative lecture about the design and construction of my Regency period costumes. Five beautifully dressed mannequins will accompany the talk.  Included are an ornate gold-encrusted court gown inspired by Empress Josephine.  A very pretty white cotton afternoon dress fit for Jane Austen worn with bonnet, chemisette and spencer. Also included is  a sumptuous  lilac silk ball gown embellished with gold and lilac guipure lace worn with a turban, fan and gloves  &#8211; a stunning outfit fit for the Netherfield Ball! Regency underwear, A morning gown and accessories worn during this period will also be included. Not forgetting a personal appearance by a Regency Gentleman in frock coat, waistcoat and breeches!</p>
<p>My talk will be presented on Tuesday 26 May and will be repeated on Friday 29 May &#8211; times are to be confirmed.</p>
<p>I do hope you will join us.</p>
<p>For more information please click</p>
<p><a href="https://www.royalarmouries.org/events/calendar/2015-05-26/something-different-every-day">https://www.royalarmouries.org/events/calendar/2015-05-26/something-different-every-day</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2015 17:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I thought you may like to read about the Regency Costume Talk and Display I presented on 30 March 2015  for Cumbria-Westmorland Federation of WI&#8217;s. The excerpt below is taken from the WI Website &#8211; &#8220;Half-Yearly [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="post-title entry-title">I thought you may like to read about the Regency Costume Talk and Display I presented on 30 March 2015  for Cumbria-Westmorland Federation of WI&#8217;s.</p>
<p>The excerpt below is taken from the WI Website &#8211;</p>
<h3 class="post-title entry-title"><em>&#8220;Half-Yearly Council Meeting March 30th 2015</em></h3>
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<p><em>Gill, Doreen, Jill and Ann all went to Kendal Town Hall on a wild evening for the Half-Yearly Council meeting.They were entertained by Julia Soares-McCormick (ably assisted by her husband Mick) with her talk entitled &#8216;Enter the World of Jane Austen&#8217;.There were four models on stage showing different costumes from the regency times: underwear, morning dress, afternoon dress and wonderful evening wear.</em></p>
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<p><em> </em><em>Julia told us about her training in stage design and explained in great detail all about the different costumes.  She had made them all herself and you can see how wonderful they are in the pictures below.</em><em> </em></p>
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<td class="tr-caption"><strong><em>At the start of the evening in front of the costumes</em></strong></td>
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<td class="tr-caption"><strong><em>Mick standing next to one of the outfits&#8221;</em></strong></td>
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<p>(I have also added a couple of my pictures I took while the members were arriving  &#8211;  I thought you might like to see them  as they show the interior of the beautiful Town Hall.)</p>
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		<title>Regency at the Rag</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2015 13:25:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last Thursday 19 March we presented our talk and costume display ‘Enter the World of Jane Austen’ for the Army and Navy Club in Pall Mall in London to celebrate the bi- centenary of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/A-Regency-Gentleman.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6985" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/A-Regency-Gentleman-300x218.jpg" alt="A Regency Gentleman" width="300" height="218" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/A-Regency-Gentleman-300x218.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/A-Regency-Gentleman-400x291.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/A-Regency-Gentleman.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Last Thursday 19 March we presented our talk and costume display ‘Enter the World of Jane Austen’ for the Army and Navy Club in Pall Mall in London to celebrate the bi- centenary of the battle of Waterloo in 1815.</h3>
<p>I presented a very interesting, humorous and informative lecture about the design/construction of my Regency inspired costumes. I provided a display of beautifully costumed mannequins wearing clothes inspired by the regency period – costumes for Empress Josephine and Jane Austen were included.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Army-and-Navy-Club-Hall1.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6995" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Army-and-Navy-Club-Hall1-225x300.jpg" alt="Army and Navy Club Hall" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Army-and-Navy-Club-Hall1-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Army-and-Navy-Club-Hall1-300x400.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Army-and-Navy-Club-Hall1.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a></p>
<p>The Army &amp; Navy Club is playing host to a series of lectures and commemorative events to celebrate and reflect on the enduring values handed down to us from those brave men who fought on the fields near Waterloo.</p>
<p>The Club was founded in August 1837, the year Queen Victoria acceded to the throne. The Club was formed to meet the needs of the many army officers wanting to join a Service Club, most of which were already full. The great Duke of Wellington said he would become neither a patron nor a Member unless membership was also offered to officers of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Hence, the &#8220;Army Club&#8221; became the Army and Navy Club. The Army and Navy Club also has close links with other military clubs in London including the famous ‘Reform Club’. The Club is also commonly know as &#8216;The Rag&#8217;.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Ribbon-Terrace.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6988" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Ribbon-Terrace-300x225.jpg" alt="Ribbon Terrace" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Ribbon-Terrace-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Ribbon-Terrace-400x300.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Ribbon-Terrace.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>The Club is a beautiful building in Pall Mall close to St James Park and Piccadilly Circus. It has six floors which include a number of beautiful and well furnished rooms. We presented our event in the elegant library &#8211; the walls lined with books and exquisite paintings displaying a number of military events – it provided a superb setting for my costumes.</p>
<p>Following the French revolution and the wars in Europe clothing became much simpler and classical compared to the very ornate clothing worn previously – it is very interesting to note that this change in style was echoed almost exactly 100 years later. Following the Great War ladies clothing became much simpler and more classical than those worn during the rather fussy style of the Victorian era.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Ribbon-Terrace-Bar-2.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6990" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Ribbon-Terrace-Bar-2-222x300.jpg" alt="Ribbon Terrace Bar 2" width="222" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Ribbon-Terrace-Bar-2-222x300.jpg 222w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Ribbon-Terrace-Bar-2-296x400.jpg 296w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Ribbon-Terrace-Bar-2.jpg 760w" sizes="(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px" /></a></p>
<p>My husband was elegantly attired as a Regency gentleman – I designed his tailcoat in beautiful melton wool – a high quality cloth perfectly suited to the garment. It was interesting to note that one of the guests was a retired doctor part of the medical corps &#8211; he mentioned that his mess uniform while serving was made of a similar type of high quality wool.</p>
<p>Ladies at regency balls usually wore light coloured gowns so they would be noticed by candlelight &#8211; if you wore dark colours you would probably not be seen  &#8211; after all you attended a ball in the hope of finding a husband!  I was asked if gentlemen wore black at balls.  Gentleman did indeed wear dark coats and very elegant they were.</p>
<p>Costumed as a Regency Gentleman my husband wore period trousers &#8211; back fastening with a flap front – I was asked if they were designed in cotton fabric.  The trousers were actually made of medium weight linen &#8211; correct for the period.  It is also important to mention that the fabric must be washed and dried at least three times prior to cutting as the fabric can shrink up to 10%. So must be shrunk before cutting out from the pattern.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/The-Library.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6989" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/The-Library-300x225.jpg" alt="The Library" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/The-Library-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/The-Library-400x300.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/The-Library.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>I also visited Borovicks in Berwick St in Soho during my stay in London &#8211; a wonderful fabric shop n central London which I would highly recommend.  I also visited ‘Creative Beadcraft’ located near Piccadilly Circus which is a wonderful emporium of beads and jewels &#8211; they also have an excellent mail order service.</p>
<p>My Regency style Bonnet proved a very popular item again – it is an quite a simple item to reproduce.  I mention the making of my Regency bonnet during my talk illustrated with a very simple template. A  number of the guests requested instructions.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_3852.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6991" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_3852-300x279.jpg" alt="Costume Display" width="300" height="279" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_3852-300x279.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_3852-400x372.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_3852.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>Usually women are in the majority of my audience however on this occasion they were outnumbered by gentlemen.  After the talk a number of male attendees said that they found the my talk although traditionally a women’s subject very enjoyable, interesting and humorous – so it’s not just not just one for the ladies!</p>
<p>I also discussed the recent costumes and popularity of the TV drama Wolf Hall with a number of guests.  We agreed the costumes were very realistic and we that we have all enjoyed the series.  Particularly the portrayal of Anne Boleyn by Claire Foy – she made the rather unlikeable character of Anne gain our sympathy by the time of the dramatic finale.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Empress-Josephine-Dress-Detail.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6992" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Empress-Josephine-Dress-Detail-253x300.jpg" alt="Empress Josephine Dress Detail" width="253" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Empress-Josephine-Dress-Detail-253x300.jpg 253w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Empress-Josephine-Dress-Detail-337x400.jpg 337w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Empress-Josephine-Dress-Detail.jpg 864w" sizes="(max-width: 253px) 100vw, 253px" /></a></p>
<p>I also included a Chemisette in my talk. In the Regency era, a chemisette was commonly worn underneath a morning dress to fill in the neckline. It covered the visible shoulders and chest to make the outfit appear more modest. In fact décolleté was not shown during this period – it was considered vulgar. No fashion plates of the period show cleavage. It is a delightful way to change up the appearance of your Regency dress &#8211; it makes a very pretty and functional addition to the gown. After my talk I showed a number of guests a very famous picture of Jane Austen shows her wearing a blue dress, chemisette and cap. In an image of Jane Austen painted by Cassandra, Jane wears a simple gown; you can observe her chemisette under the low neckline, which created a more modest look for day time.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Pipers-at-The-Army-and-Navy-Club.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6993" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Pipers-at-The-Army-and-Navy-Club-263x300.jpg" alt="Pipers at The Army and Navy Club" width="263" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Pipers-at-The-Army-and-Navy-Club-263x300.jpg 263w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Pipers-at-The-Army-and-Navy-Club-351x400.jpg 351w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Pipers-at-The-Army-and-Navy-Club.jpg 901w" sizes="(max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px" /></a></p>
<p>I was asked about my work for television &#8211; I am happy to mention that my Tudor Fashion show has been filmed and is to be included as part of a documentary about the life and costumes of Elizabeth I. As soon as I have details of when the documentary is to be televised, I will post it on my website.</p>
<p>During our visit to the Army and Navy Club we stayed in a beautiful room on the fourth floor and dined both in the elegant dining room and the lovely Ribbon Terrace Bar.</p>
<p>I would like to thank Seye from the Army and Navy Club in London for all his help and hospitality in making our event such a success– we certainly enjoyed presenting it!</p>
<p>We received the message below from Seye at the Army and Navy Club after our event.</p>
<h4>&#8221; Thank you so much &#8211; the event was a riveting success, subsequently, a lady who attended the event asked me to forward on your contact details as they were thinking of booking you for a costume talk in Kent.  I will certainly pass on your thanks to Lt Col John White, the committee member who was present at the talk. I do look forward to hearing from  you again in the not too distant future.&#8221;</h4>
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		<title>The Royal Scots Club</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2015 21:13:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last Thursday we presented ‘Regency Afternoon Tea with talk and costumes ‘in the very beautiful and also traditional setting of ‘The Royal Scots Club’. The Royal Scots Club is a welcoming private members&#8217; club in [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Last Thursday we presented ‘Regency Afternoon Tea with talk and costumes ‘in the very beautiful and also traditional setting of ‘The Royal Scots Club’.</strong></p>
<p>The Royal Scots Club is a welcoming private members&#8217; club in the heart of one of the world&#8217;s greatest cities, Edinburgh. Situated within one of the capital&#8217;s finest Georgian streets, the Royal Scots Club offers that rare combination; the charm of a country house hotel with a cosy club atmosphere</p>
<p>The Royal Scots Club has 25 individually designed, en-suite bedrooms, traditionally furnished with all the luxury facilities you would expect from a high class hotel.</p>
<p>The Royal Scots club is located within one of Edinburgh’s most beautiful areas. With its Georgian architecture and traditional fixtures, the Royal Scots Club truly captures the warmth and character of a Scottish country house.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/30.-The-Royal-Scots-Club.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6761" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/30.-The-Royal-Scots-Club-300x225.jpg" alt="The Royal Scots Club" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/30.-The-Royal-Scots-Club-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/30.-The-Royal-Scots-Club-400x300.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/30.-The-Royal-Scots-Club.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>We presented our talk in the beautiful Hepburn Suite – a fabulous room with luxury furnishings and a lovely spacious stage. It was a very interesting, lively, humorous and informative lecture about the design and construction of gowns I have created inspired by the Regency period. Beautifully costumed mannequins/dummies accompanied my talk.  Included were Empress Josephine, a pretty white cotton afternoon dress for Jane Austen, a lilac silk ball gown and regency underwear and accessories.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/IMG_3779x2.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6798" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/IMG_3779x2-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/IMG_3779x2-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/IMG_3779x2-300x400.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/IMG_3779x2.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a></p>
<p>I was ably assisted by my husband Michael dressed as a ‘Regency Gentleman’ He looked splendid in his new costume worn for the first time.  It included a linen shirt, silk waistcoat, trousers, cravat, boots and wool tailcoat. I completed the tailcoat only a week ago and I must admit I am very pleased with it. I used very dark blue medium weight wool. The sleeves are lined with dark blue silk and it is finished with dull gold buttons. The sleeves are lined in silk so the coat can be removed easily as the sleeves are fashionably tight.</p>
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<p>The event was fully booked and members of the Royal Scots Club had travelled from far and wide.  A lovely couple had travelled from Stockport to Edinburgh for a three day break – the highlight of their last was my Regency Talk with Afternoon Tea. They said they really enjoyed my talk.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/Pic-1.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6763" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/Pic-1-300x217.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="217" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/Pic-1-300x217.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/Pic-1-400x290.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/Pic-1.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
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<p>I designed and made a Regency Bonnet which was included as part of my ‘Afternoon Outfit’ – the bonnet proved one of the highlights of my talk. I demonstrated how easy it is to create a bonnet yourself from a plain straw hat with a brim.  After the talk I was prevailed upon to draw a template for the bonnet on a paper napkin so members could go home and make a bonnet for themselves!</p>
<p>There is a large amount of metal trimming and frogging on most of my regency costumes as military touches were very popular at the time.</p>
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<p>My Empress Josephine Velvet Robe has been trimmed with sumptuous gold guipure lace and lavishly embellished with gold embroidery and gold spangles. A fashion for military touches persisted at this time so many coats, robes and outer garments were covered in decorative braids, tassels, frogging and cords; as a result their wearers looked like members of the Hussars.</p>
<div id="attachment_6802" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/IMG_3770x1.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6802" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-6802" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/IMG_3770x1-300x225.jpg" alt="Our Room at the Club" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/IMG_3770x1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/IMG_3770x1-400x300.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/IMG_3770x1.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-6802" class="wp-caption-text">Our Room at the Club</p></div>
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<p>I have decorated my red velvet Spencer (a short jacket worn by ladies during the regency) with gold military style braid and four beautiful gold frogs to fasten down the front. Many ladies in support of their office beaux wore a feminised version of their uniforms.</p>
<p>I was asked where such trimmings can be obtained and I recommended MacCulloch and Wallis &#8211; a super shop located in central London near John Lewis. If however London in not on your doorstep they do offer a very good online service which I would certainly recommend.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/"> http://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/Pic-61.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6778" src="http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/Pic-61-300x227.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="227" srcset="https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/Pic-61-300x227.jpg 300w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/Pic-61-400x303.jpg 400w, https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/Pic-61.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>I was also asked where you can obtain 1” square paper for pattern drafting &#8211; to be honest I haven’t been able to purchase any rolls of squared paper this size.</p>
<p>My answer is to buy a large roll of plain white paper and cut off a couple of meters. Then mark one inch down the side and across the top – join the points with a ruler to create a grid of one inch squares.  It takes quite a long time but is worth it.  <strong>Do not use this paper to draft your patterns.</strong>  Buy a roll of tracing paper and stick the tracing paper carefully over the grid at the edges with clear tape. Use the one inch grid underneath to draft you pattern on the tracing paper – use pencil just in case you make a mistake.  When you have finished carefully remove the tracing paper and you have your pattern and the grid underneath to use again for your next pattern – It certainly saves you a lot of time!</p>
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<p>Feedback from the members was excellent &#8211; they said they were all very entertained by my talk. I have no doubt that we will returning to the Royal Scots Club in the future.  In the meantime I mustn’t forget to mention that we are presenting our Regency Talk again this time  at their sister club ‘The Army and Navy’ located in Pall Mall on 19<sup>th</sup> March 2015 &#8211; we are really looking forward to presenting our talk in London.</p>
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<p>By kind and generous invitation of the ‘Royal Scots Club’ we stayed overnight in one of their beautiful executive suites on the second floor &#8211; it was a fabulous room with a lovely view of Edinburgh. We also visited the members only dining room where we enjoyed a feast of delights including Escalope of venison with redcurrant jus and Fillet of Scotch beef in a mild pepper sauce Next morning we feasted on a hearty Scottish breakfast before returning home. I cannot recommend the ‘Royal Scots Club’ too highly. I would also like to thank all the staff at the ‘Royal Scots Club’ for making our stay such a delight.</p>
<p>I certainly mustn&#8217;t forget to thank Janet &#8211; Secretary of the Scots Club &#8211; a delightful lady &#8211; for all her help in making the event such a success and for her kind hospitality – I must say we really enjoyed our visit.</p>
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<p>After the event we received the lovely message below from Janet the Club Secretary &#8211;</p>
<p>&#8220;<strong>We so enjoyed having you and Mick at the Club and giving that extremely entertaining and informative talk. There were three ladies in today who yet again re-iterated how much they had enjoyed the presentation and the costumes on Thursday. You have an enviable gift, to be able to produce such fabulous outfits, and so kind of you to share it with us.  </strong><strong>I do hope you enjoyed your stay as much as we enjoyed having you here – there will definitely be a next time! And I know some of the ladies from Thursday want to be in touch about other presentations.So many many thanks, we do appreciate you travelling up to Edinburgh and hope to see you at the Club again in the future&#8221;.</strong></p>
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