Burgundy and Bronze: cartridge pleating
Cartridge pleating is now complete and the skirt awaits a bodice to be attached to!
Cartridge pleating is now complete and the skirt awaits a bodice to be attached to!
Some new corset gown ideas have been stewing in the back of my brain. I’ve finally gotten them down on paper and have a plan to start work on the prototypes. I have two...
The Red and Gold corset is complete minus one heart tip. I was sewing them on at my favorite coffee shop when a spot on the comfy couch opened up so I jumped for...
I officially have an ironing callus. It is nice to have but my pinky finger isn’t quite hardened enough and it abhored the 10 more yards of linen I ironed today. Interestingly enough this...
Although the construction of this gown has been delayed a few months I do have some photos to share. Here is a preview of the fabrics involved and a rough mock-up of the bodice...
I have a new project added to the gowns gallery. I think the gown looks more Venetian in this shot with the chemise tucked back and the client’s hair plaited. I’ll have to suggest...
I don’t often have enough time to hand cover grommets. Yesterday my fiance was testing or fencing instructor through the San Jose fencing Masters program and I watched (sewed) for the entire 8 hours....
A lovely black and cream gown with matching riding hat. The photo shoot will take place later this week – Come back to see the final photos on the client. Here are some quick...
Today I had fun drafting these sleeves for a new Renaissance gown I’m creating. I am debating using buttons at the intersections as pinned in the photos (a recent thrift store find – the...
This dress was given to me to repair as it had been worn as a loaner and had had many adjustments over the year. The dress was not originally constructed by me. I added...