Laurie Tavan
Costume Con 26 San Jose, CA
I have so much to write but I’ll start with saying – Wow! I had a wonderful time. I recognized some outfits, some faces, and some names. I need to start adding everyone on...
Caramel Cream: sleeve mock-up
No these are not the final fabrics: The design looks fabulous on an actual arm instead of flat as seen here. I can’t wait to start with the final velvet fabrics.
Quilted arming doublet: green linen
I think mostly I’m shocked how how much thread is going into quilting all these pieces for an arming doublet. I’m at 10 bobbins and counting…
Testing an embroidery design
It is always worth doing a mock-up of any design plan so you can catch potential problems. In this case, I planned some embroidery to match a design on the trim chosen by a...
Linen and velvet dress progress
More in-progress shots of the gown below. The skirt will be attached directly to the doublet and closure at the front.
Quilted doublet test sample
Here is an example of a quilting sample that was used in picking the right combination of fabrics, batting, and extra padding for an arming doublet that is in progress: The Venetian hose made...
Searching for the right purple
I’m in the process of sourcing the right purple for an upcoming project. Check out these pretty silks:
Green & Blue inprogress
A few inprogress photos from a green linen gown I’m making that is accented with a rich blue velvet.
B&G update
Here is the doublet with the collar finished along with the requested hat. The buttons are just pinned on and are waiting for the final fitting.
B&G Doublet and Skirt preview
I had very little of this blue and gold (B&G) fabric to start with but we’ve managed to piece together trim for a skirt and hat and a doublet of the embroidered silk. I...
Sitenews: I’ve been Gone forever!
Yes it may seem I’ve been gone forever. The day after my wedding I came down with the worst flu I’ve ever had in my entire life. And it just stayed with me a...
Blue and White corset
Pillows never quite show off a corset as nicely as a body but here is another preview of my latest corset: The boning channels were re-arranged after the mock-up stage to provide more side-bust...
