Boning test – spiral vs. flat steel
I mocked up an overbust corset this week that was drafted for a small frame with a large ribcage that still allows for reduction at the waist. I boned one side with spiral (plus...
I mocked up an overbust corset this week that was drafted for a small frame with a large ribcage that still allows for reduction at the waist. I boned one side with spiral (plus...
I’m doing a rough mock-up of a new-to-me,antique pattern this week. Here is a preview of the style:
Kendra Van Cleave of Démodé, consulted on my hairstyle and make-up for the big day. She has expressed an interest in seeing more of the hair so I decided to share here a quick...
My sister and some of my girlfriends attended friday of weekend of Edwardian ball events as an impromptu bachelorette party. The rain welcomed us:
So maybe I wanted too many photos but I think this photo shows Jeremy’s opinion on the multiple fittings. “Why do I have to try on the waistcoat under the mock up of the...
My fencing master looked spectacular in her first corset. I was honored that she wore it to my wedding. She is also a very accomplished seamstress and does lovely custom fencing gear and outfits:...
We are still waiting from a few sets of photographs from friends and family but here is a bunch showing our wedding and reception: Wedding photos from Guests
One of the fittings while up in Truckee. You can almost see the pins still in the back awaiting the final fitting to adjust the pleating. I was trying on the mask I modified....
All went well yesterday. Jeremy and I thoroughly enjoyed out wedding. It look 1 year to plan, hours to set up and only an hour to tear down. I bet it will be weeks...
the wedding coat is finished! Rene did a beautiful job of helping me construct the monster. We each put in 11 hours just today sewing in the lining and adding buttons. A lot of...
The corset and matching purple knife-pleated skirt are now with their new owner. A photoshoot will take place eventually!
The purple stays are coming along. We’ve decided to close them at front with a busk overlaid with a decorative spiral lacing panel. The back will be set up for “x” lacing with loop....
Here is the first corset I’ve ever made with a spoon busk: Hopefully Ann will be able to come over and do a full photoshoot in the upcoming months.
Okay I give up, I need to show you guys some of the pretty: I’ve been holding secret all my sewing progress on the gown for 5 months now and I’m about to burst...
I took a “vacation” the last week of 2007. It was only a vacation in the sense that I wasn’t at home. I took all my sewing projects with me up into the mountains...
I just finished the matching mask for the Reversible corset ensemble. It was a mask purchased as a “second”(due to damages to the painting), in Venice, with the intent of covering it with the...