Linen smock: details & construction
This smock is made from lightweight linen with a fairly generous hemline that reaches to mid-calf. The cuffs and collar have a box pleated edging.
Laurie Tavan
Guest Seamstress: striped fabric
What a lovely pink and white stripe! I wish I had bought some too.
Black Velvet Waistcoat: bust pads & button planning
The velvet waistcoat is close to done. I’m contemplating adding a touch of bias piping… Here are some inprogress shots – Wool half moons: These were lightly basted together to create the bust pads...
Black Velvet Waistcoat: boning, ironing, & staystitching
The seam allowances were clipped and then the boning channels applied by machine:
Workroom: the wall repairs & unpacking
I mentioned the termite damage we found when replacing the windows. Here are some rather gruesome photos of the interior when the contractor ripped off the paneling:
Black Velvet Waistcoat: patterning & lining
Drawing on the pattern: This was repeated for a white linen lining and the two were flat-lined together. The mock-up was then fit and will become the final lining for the waistcoat.
Green & Gray Gown: alterations completed
The alterations on the gown were successful. We also added some ties for the sleeves. I forgot to ask to take pictures when we tried it on :( But I did grab a few...
Green and Gray Gown: alterations
Shortly after this lovely green & gray Middles gown was finished my client lost a significant amounts of weight to make the outfit unwearable. The bodice just didn’t fit right even overlapped at front....
Workroom: unpacking
Here are a few shots of the progress on my workroom. My primary machines are set up and usable. I have my very small cutting table (for corsets and smaller items) set up &...
Workroom: the termite damage & future plans
Not major major work but still needs repair before I can put the window sill on properly. The things you find when you open a wall in a 60 year old building…I’m not going...
Workroom: the repairs continue
I’m waiting for quotes on replacing some termite damaged boards, insulating, and possibly putting up drywall along the one wall. The new windows are in, the new door is in sans lock core, and...
This weekend: workshop repairs & Renaissance Symposium
The windows and sliding glass door go in this friday! Then I’m hurrying off to Modesto, CA to teach at the Renaissance symposium (and take classes as well). Anyone else planning on going?
Colonial Williamsburg: visitor’s center & historic areas
We left our car at the visitor’s center and took the bus and walked the rest of the day around the historic center before hitting one of the museums. I really wish I had...
Palazzo Vecchio: Elenora di Toledo
*Nov. 9 2008 visit I promised photos of our audience with an enactment actor playing the Duchess Elenora di Toledo back in December so here are a few from that event:
