Category: inprogress
Chemise nearly done
I had the pleasure of wearing my new chemise this weekend and it is indeed nearly done. Any additions will be cosmetic and will be delayed due to other priorities. Here is a preview:
A bunch of updates
Finished hand binding all those grommets! Continued working on the new chemise with some lovely progress. Here is a photo: In other news I’ve started a Cranach gown from a few yards of upholstry...
Blackwork Chemise
Sneak peek at my one of my current project. These are the ends of the sleeves for a new chemise:
Hand binding over grommets
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....
Black and Cream Noble Gown: Lion Sleeves
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...
Embroidery for a caul
Here is a photo of the progress on the polish caul, mainly done with a chain stitch. Made totally freehand – I let my hands design as I went which was a very relaxing...
Pink Silk Stay: interior detail
Here is a preview of my latest pair of stays. The pattern is not directly based on any one corset but from merging some modern patterns of my own corsets with images in Corsets...
Silk Fifties Dress: inprogress
Here are a couple shots taken while I was working on a 1950s dress in a fun brightly-colored silk. Look for photos of the finished outfit in the coming weeks – it’s been done...
In the works…
I’m excited about a corset/skirt design that is inprogress. Rich shot silks and embroidery in a luscious ensemble. A Venetian-style mask completes the package. Check back in a few days for pictures!
