Queen Victoria revamp: fringe & sleeves
The added the trimmings and pinned up some swoops on the upper skirting and enjoying the look.
Category: gowns
Pisa, Italy: Renaissance dress & textile sample
The third dress we were able to observe showing the center front seam: The gowns were handled by the curator to show some specifics of what they found. Do not worry that wasn’t a...
Plaid Victorian: skirt & mock-up
Here is just mocking up the fabrics for the waistcoat and zuave jacket: The edges of the zouave jacket will actually be cording covered in bias cut plaid matching the skirt but I just...
Queen Victoria revamp: adding a band of blue
I found this larger width blue cotton and decided to use it between the other two to tie in with the blue lining and blue fringe that will be applied to other portions of...
Plaid Victorian: waistband & lining
I’ve jumped right back into sewing but will come back to updating about the trip to Florence soon. Pleating of the linen/cotton blend lining:
Red Silk Wedding dress: pleating & details
Starting the draping: After the lining was fully fitted the silk was draped and pleated into place. The mock-up of the clients corset was saved and used to give the mannikin the correct shaping...
Red Silk Wedding dress: bodice accent
Draping ideas for a cream accent at the “v” in the front of the bodice. This shows the first idea which was scrapped for a shape that followed the “v” shape of the neckline....
Plaid Victorian: adding the lining & hemming
Here is a quick shot of the three-tiers with the small green shot-with-black taffeta edging pinned into place. Once I attach the skirt to the waistband I can set the bottom length and adjust...
Red Silk Wedding dress: fabrics
This gown was completed and delivered last week. I hope she enjoyed wearing it on her big day: 10/31/2008. Here follows the beginning of the dress diary: Starting out my client knew she wanted...
Blue Accent: on the mannequin
We couldn’t quite get the length of the train to fit sideways in the studio for the shot I wanted but I had this one I took the livingroom showing the the train when...
Blue Accent: added to gallery
You’ll notice my bridalwear section has reappeared too. Look back to see my next gown later in November.
Blue Accent: sewing on the trim
In the past I’ve hung up gowns on a rolling rack to hold up the weight while sewing the hem but I can’t do that in my current workroom. So.. I resorted to taking...
Plaid Victorian: fabric choices
All the fabrics are collected for a new Victorian outfit for one of my clients. The three tier-skirt is in progress and I look forward to sharing photos as things progress.
Striped Victorian: medici belt up-close
I found these photos I never shared of the Medici belt that was part of the Striped Victorian gown ensemble. Front: The belt is made of a rich black cotton velvet with gold frogs....
Blue Accent: Belgium lace accent
My client found this lovely Belgium lace to accent her Wedding gown. Isn’t it perfect! The white lace will tie in with the primary white silk of the gown and create a more subdued...
