Laurie Tavan

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“Old blood” corset 2

“Old blood” corset

Named “Old blood” by Laura for the deep red color of this silk. It morphs from a dark brown to a brilliant red in different lighting conditions. I’m a touch small for the corset...

P&B corset: progress and lace 1

P&B corset: progress and lace

These photos show the detail at the busk including the planned lace treatment along the girdle. The lace was custom dyed purple. The first dye batch turned out too red but the second batch...

Caramel Cream: doublet 0

Caramel Cream: doublet

The beading has finally started and more beads are on order! Here are some images of the trim my client purchased for her gown that was combined with caramel velvet and beading.

“Old blood”corset: mock-up 0

“Old blood”corset: mock-up

Here is the first test run of a late Victorian mid-bust style corset. On the left is the initial patterning from the measurements and on the right you can see the alterations I plan...

Computer back but not healthy 2

Computer back but not healthy

My laptop turned into a brick about a month ago. We finally convinced Apple to take it back and fix it. It is back but look what it did: Now after rebooting it looks...

“Golden Thimble” Award from cc26 2

“Golden Thimble” Award from cc26

A few surprise overall hall costume awards were given out on Sunday, at Costume Con 26, while we waited for the historical masquerade judging. Here is a glimpse at one of the pamphlets showing...