Ensembles of the Past Videos

[Volume up for the full effect] I can honestly say I used to know how to play this tune. It's been awhile. 😄 But this baby grand piano was too fun and too beautiful not to mess around with prior to the ball. 😊 Wearing my custom ballgown from Ensembles of the Past - of course. ;)

[Volume up for the full effect] ►Something funny for your evening: I think the issue is... my fairy godmother never gave me instruction on doors. 🤷‍♀️ (Or rather... what you do when you are ready far too soon for the ball. 😂) . Be sure to let me know if you want to see more videos like this! . . . #Ensemblesofthepast #doorproblems #readyfortheball #hoopskirt #hoopskirthumor #humor #fairygodmother #ballgown #ballgownproblems #bigskirt #smalldoor #funny #civilwarreenactor #civilwarballgown

[Volume up for the full effect.] A magical evening spent at the The Jones Mansion in Findlay, Ohio. There were dances, scrumptious fingertip foods, and smiles everywhere. Enjoy this glimpse at it all. ❤️

Castle time in Germany 🇩🇪! The city of Tubingen holds so much excitement for me... and yes, I act like this (I actually do) because I am happy and excited to see such history! 💛 . . . #ensemblesofthepast #castle #dance #travel #gate #castlegate #twirl #opendoors #dress #Tubingen

Just me... goofie and excited, SO excited, to be in Germany and traveling again! And the doors! Oh the fabulous doors both literally and figuratively that God has opened up for me! 💗 . . . #ensemblesofthepast #doors #blueskies #travel #doors #dance #opendoors #dress

Final day of the sale - 1940s style!
Ends today! Grab 10%-40% off most of the fabulous goods in my shop! Largest sale of the year is happening now, and we don't want you to miss it! All in honor of the anniversary of our separation from England! 😉🎉 https://www.etsy.com/shop/ensemblesofthepast My apprentice, Mindy Grace, and I had fun with this short video! We would love to know what you think! ❤️💙❤️

Just a few of your favorite things...
Grab a few of your favorite things during our Freedom Sale today! Fabrics, ribbons, kits, and so much more! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ensemblesofthepast My apprentice, Mindy, and I had fun with this video! We would love to know what you think! ❤️💙❤️

Molding the Art in Bloom bodice with steam!
Now that the bodice has been darted, watch as I steam some shape into it. It's amazing what some water and pressing will do!

Art in Bloom - Test Twirl!
Yay! My lovely model, Pascha Latrisse, doing a test twirl during the construction of her dress for the Art in Bloom fashion show at the Springfield Art Museum! This is half the actual garment and half mock-up garment still... But my model is totally rocking it so far!

Draping the Art in Bloom Dress!
Draping the bodice for the Art in Bloom Dress! This is probably the most important part of the design process, but also the most fun. It's where we see the dress come to life from a simple piece of fabric! My model, Pascha Latrisse was very patience during this process, and my apprentice, Mindy, did a great job of capturing all of this as it was happening. We would love to know what you think! View my page for more spoiler-alert details on this design! facebook.com/EnsemblesofthePast

Art in Bloom Construction: Skirt Cutting
The Art in Bloom design: Cutting the skirt! Turn the volume on for the full effect. Enjoy a glimpse into the construction process! This dress is being designed for the Springfield Art Museum's spring fashion show!