Lace underbust: finishing touches
We are waiting till Dickens ends & Rene is out off school before doing a photo-shoot but here are some photos she took as I was finishing up the final stitching:
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Queen Victoria: ballgown sleeves, decoration, & lace
I am reusing the lace from my wedding gown on this bodice. I think the lace fit in pretty nicely and is just basted on so that it can still be worn with other...
Dickens fair: off I go…
to Dickens Fair for another weekend. I will be out of contact till Tuesday Dec. 8th. Please be patient & I will contact you just as soon as I am back in the office...
Queen Victoria: ballgown bodice inprogress
I have to make up the sleeves, the back closure, and a few more bows but the ballgown bodice for the Queen’s gown is coming along nicely. It can’t be worn at Dickens Fair...
The Rose awards- Voting now OPEN :)
Many of you know I submitted my knighting gown to the Realm of Venus Showcase this year. *Click image to go directly to Realm of Venus* Bella gives out some awards based on community...
1860s Outfit added to gallery
*click photo to go directly to gallery* Finished in plenty of time for the upcoming Dickens Christmas Fair season . which starts tomorrow & runs every weekend until Dec. 20th :)
Proposed project: 18th century bodice
Remember this fabric, I found what it has to be made into. “A LADY’S BODICE OF BLUE SILK BROCADE POSSIBLY DUTCH, FIRST HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY “ I’m hoping I’ll have enough for...
Estella’s bonnet: new ribbon, added decoration, & new shawl
I picked up this new-to-me shawl that I thought fabulously clashed with Miss Estella’s dress. The beautiful cravat that didn’t sell coordinated so well I had to sacrifice it for her bonnet.
Silk cravats: 2 ended up on hats!
I made up a few cravats to sell but none of the men were interested.
Decorated bonnet: pleating
Starting with the client’s wool hat form that did not fit, we’ve altered the back neckline & started the decoration.
Steampunk Bridegroom ensemble: photos
Wedding suit added to the gallery: *Click image to go to gallery* Chris put up a lovely post about his wedding mentioning me :) Thank you Chris! If you wanted to see more of...
Foundations Revealed: writing an article
The newest articles for November are up on FR. I’ve really enjoyed reading though them this morning. I’ve also been asked to write an article for a future edition which I’m really stoked about....
Red Wedding Ensemble: inside out!
Just to show off how pretty the inside turned out I took some photos :)
Zouave jacket: underlining, flatlining, & construction
This jacket is styled after the military zouave jackets that became a popular bolero jacket style in mid to late Victorian era for women. We are doing it in a very fashionable red, but...
