Perfectly Pink Venetian: inprogress
Perfectly Period Pink Mini-Challenge is happening this upcoming month. Too bad I already started my pink gown this week before finding out about it. I guess I could just enter the bodice, sleeves,etc.. without...
Perfectly Period Pink Mini-Challenge is happening this upcoming month. Too bad I already started my pink gown this week before finding out about it. I guess I could just enter the bodice, sleeves,etc.. without...
I re-drafted from an antique pattern I purchased from Atelier Sylphe a while back. I was no where near the ideal measures for the corset so it was an interesting trial. I took measurements...
Yes I have not worked on this since 2007! But here are some updates. I hope to wear it this weekend. Inspiration image: Currently during a fitting:
This is an experimental design with a flat front, curved bias seams (dramatically decorated with black silk satin bias), split hip panels, & a high back with straps.
I traded a blue and white duvet cover for this hand block printed cotton fabric. The pattern itself is too dense but some of the elements remind me of 18th century fabrics. I’ll have...
Here is my new view out the sliding glass door of my workroom. It feels all fairy tale to me. I’ve added the walkway and the raised planter bed to the back yard. Now...
This smock is made from lightweight linen with a fairly generous hemline that reaches to mid-calf. The cuffs and collar have a box pleated edging.
This cotton velvet cape was dismantled for alterations. A brown fur has been removed and white/cream fur added along the hood, and around the neckline. Cream tassels finish the ends of the front sections...
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...
Here is the center front of purple corset featuring a black girdle with the boning channels sewn. The lace detail will be hand-sewn on after construction is completed. The purple silk glows black from...
Here you can see the initial muslin draped over my stays and Uniquely me dress form: I’ve just pleated and pinned the skirting materials in place to give a quick look at the planned...
Here is my newest “crew member” helping out with the binding on the deep ocean blue corset. He was a recent gift from one of my clients. I had just gotten out of the...