Another antique pattern
Working on another pattern that is being adapted to my new post-baby measurements….
Working on another pattern that is being adapted to my new post-baby measurements….
Laura brought over a cute corset for me to play with. I’m taking a pattern off it and hope to play with maybe PVC? Hmm.. maybe not with all the seaming. We will see....
This didn’t actually arrive in time for the project I intended it for so maybe it will become a gown for my lil’ boy… decisions…
I made a brief appearance at Dickens fair this year to be apart of the knighting of my dear friend Rory for his service to the Queen. I didn’t want to go in mundanes...
Hidden under their lovely green capes :) You can see how pretty the fabric looks on the skirts. I’ll have to see if someone will let me repost some images of the gowns at...
The goal of this project was to make gowns for two growing young girls which could be altered to fit for a second year. They were worn in Jan. 2010 for a ball and...
This jacket was intended to be worn on the way home from my wedding *laugh*. It was finally finished and not worn until this year! I happened to be 8 months pregnant at the...
Final photoshoot was today and I’m very happy with the gown and the images! Take a peek:
Shortly after finishing up work for the day on the purple wedding gown my water broke on Sept. 19th- 37+ hours of labor later I have a precious little bundle: I’m lucky that he...
Sometimes the simple thing give me such pleasure: The sleeves are finished with simple buttons with thread bars made from knotted embroidery floss sectioned into 3 strands and looped all the way through the...
The collar needed to stand up in the back but I wanted to do so without requiring my client to heavily starch the lace each time. Because the lace is so sheer I decided...
The detachable train needs a few more stitches put in and the closure but it is looking fantastic with the dress! The bodice fitting went well and I worked out the overlap for the...
Everything just turned out perfectly in this photo :) Makes me happy to see my husband capture the essence of this luxurious gown so beautifully! He says he isn’t a people photographer but he...
Long detachable train edged in lovely pleats: