Author: laurie
2008 Pleasanton Games
I enjoyed attending the Pleasanton Games today and enjoyed the good company :) Thank you to all those who said hello as well as those who kept me well watered and iced.
Simple silk chemise: multiple hanger storage
This chemise has a rather heavy bottom ruffle to be left hanging free while not being worn. Here is my recommended way of storing such garments to extend their life:
Gold & Burgundy Corset: preview
This is a preview of the completed corset which will be modeled at a later date by one of my clients. I am looking forward to capturing some lovely photos of this corset on...
Simple silk chemise: Charmeuse with ruffle
I’ve just completed a lovely full length chemise that has been added to the gallery:
Back to sewing!
I’m back in town and sewing up a storm. This week a huge amount of progress has been made on a stunning Modern style wedding gown, awedding corset is going through the final stages,...
Colombia Trip
I will be out of the country for the next week. Contact will be limited to e-mail until the 18th.
Princess Anna Jagiellonka’s hair at Willits
Here you can see my braiding the princess’s hair: Back of the hair Sat. morning:
Panie Zosia’s hair at Willits
Since I sport long hair and grew up with two sisters I had to learn early on how to braid and create up-dos. I find it so relaxing and rewarding. Sometimes I capture them...
Portrait of Alexandra Mazowiecka
I finally got the portrait Lauren drew for me at the Valhalla Renaissance faire scanned! The portrait session was a gift from another member of Royal White Eagle. It was a pleasure to sit,...
Guest seamstress: gown @ Willits Renfaire
Rene finished sewing her bodice in time to wear to the Willits Renaissance Festival. Here are some photos I took showing the dress and some details shots.
Fabric stash additions
A lovely, deep & rich purple-shot-with-black silk taffeta: I have a limited amount of this but can buy more if a project demanded a lot of yardage. Blue & Silver with floral design damask:...
Caramel Cream Gown: sleeves and hat
Hanging: The white on cream spiral trim really stands out just enough to catch the eye. The gown has additional gem accents that can be added along the trim for a fancier look when...
Carmel Cream Gown: standing collar finished
Edged with metal on the interior, this collar really stands nicely. Three flat steel bones finish up the underlying support which includes hair canvas and cotton duck.
Rene’s bodice progress
Now this bodice has been a bodice of DOOM! It has a extreme like for oily substances and will find any oil in a room and suck it up. I’ve watched Rene very carefully...
