Laurie Tavan
Violet’s Breath corset
This is my first time dying coutil. It turned out fairly even. I learned that since the edges of the fabric on dot coutil tend to roll, it is more likely to be streaky...
Dickens Fair has two more weekends!
Dancing: Shopping: We are in full swing of the season at Dickens with two more weekends left. The Royals have enjoyed shopping, dancing, and taking entertainment and refreshment in Dickens London. For those attending,...
Family portrait
Thank you Anne for taking these lovely shots of my family at the Dickens Fair. This year we are portraying the family of Dr. Caplin. A quick rundown of the family can be found...
Gold Striped Waistcoat
A quick snapshot of my dear husband wearing my first ever Victorian waistcoat: Then his scolding me for having the camera settings incorrect :) You can’t see my husband’s new waistcoat under the closed...
Brown and Blue Ensemble: At Dickens
My first time wearing the gown I realized it was too big around by many inches, I guess I forgot how much you corset down more after wearing a corset for a while. By...
Brown and Blue Ensemble: inprogress
The frogs on the zouave jacket sleeves. I added this fun braid I’ve had around forever. I have just enough to add it to the bottom of the skirt as well (again meant to...
Gold Striped Waistcoat detail
Bias welt pockets were painful to do but well worth it as they look so pretty.
Cathy Hay visits
I was surprised when Cathy brought out the Peacock gown panel! Here is a snapshot: We didn’t do anything overly exciting but Cathy did get some stitching done in my workroom. I got to...
Brown and Blue Ensemble
I started the skirt for the ensemble years ago, probably two but I don’t remember for sure. That is how long ago I started it. The fabric is a fun stripe. I have enough...
Black Dot coutil corset sample piece
I decided to pair this luscious black dot coutil with white lace and white stitching. It was actually my husbands suggestion to add the red taffeta binding. I really like how striking it is...
Vampire Ball 2012
I wore my red and gold stays over two layers of skirts, taking the long trained Renaissance overskirt and bustling it up over a late Victorian bustle cage I made very quickly. I’ll have...
Girl’s Victorian gown
My friend’s daughter has her birthday on Halloween. I decided to make her a costume that she could perhaps use at Dickens Fair this year or next year. I built the petticoat into the...
