Project diaries: I’m behind!
I am so behind on the dress diaries for all my commissions! I should just write them as I go & save them as unpublished drafts but I’ve been busy enough I haven’t keep...
Laurie Tavan
B&W Striped corset: added to gallery
The black & white striped corset has been added to the gallery. **Click on the image to go directly to the gallery** Below click on the new category “B&W striped Demi-bust” to see all...
Sitenews: new categories
I keep thinking how lovely it would be to have an easy way for people to look at all posts related to one project (a la dress diary style). So I’m doing this without...
On the plane: lucet cording
Yes I am in Hawaii this week! Yes I took a plane here. Yes I did have handwork with me that didn’t include sharp pointy metal objects that may or may not have intimidated...
Green up your production: scrap use & zero waste
Why buy yardage for miniature projects where there is so much waste in the world that you can harness!
Blue & Black underbust corset: lining & grommets
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.
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B&W Striped corset: patterning, cutting, & construction
This corset design was a collaboration between me and a client who is always a pleasure to work with, thank you Michelle! Like usual I pulled out tons of fabrics and she was instantly...
Workroom: photos of changes
I did say I’d take photos today so here they are: The cutting table was turned 90 degrees to give access all the way around it. It is one of the collapsible kinds that...
Workroom: reaaranged & projects update
I’ve moved the cutting table and finally put up the iron hanging from the ceiling! I also finally ditched the rug in the client area because it was too hard to keep clean. The...
Mid-bust corset: gray & black
A nice gray silk twill. This was the remnants of another project. I was able to get enough for all but the center back panels which will be a black wool twill. The binding...
Wedding ensemble: fitting & alterations
This fitting was very fun. The skirt bottom edge was temporarily set with safely pins and the bride was paraded up and down my stairs and outside to check the length. While a floor...
Wedding ensemble: pleating w/ the perfect pleater
I have made fabric pleater tools out of cardboard in the past but never 22″ wide and with a small return. I knew the total circumference I wanted at the hemline and a full...
