Corset gown designs
Some new corset gown ideas have been stewing in the back of my brain. I’ve finally gotten them down on paper and have a plan to start work on the prototypes. I have two...
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Venetian hose
The black wool and linen lining for a new pair of Venetian hose are cut out and ready for construction. I hope to take some photographs of their construction over the next week. Look...
70 grommets and 58 bones later
I have to say this recent pair of bodies has broken my record with the sheer number of grommets and bones required. Cutting, filing, and dipping 58 bones was quite a chore. Inserting 70...
Everything cut out! Supply delays, bulk ordering
Whew! All 32 pieces are cut out for the new pair of bodies. I said everything is cut out but I guess I’m still missing the bias binding and the sweat guards. I’m just...
Linen damask for bodies and whipstitching
Here is a quick preview of a lovely new pair of bodies I’m making for a client. It is in a linen damask. The pattern matching was very finicky. I verified that they weave...
Modesty skirt, Proposed Projects, & Featured Projects
As promised we’ve added the modesty skirt to the gallery. See undergarments section for the new addition. These are not all of the final photos but I do not want to take more extensive...
Wedding shoes arrived!
When I started planning my wedding both Jeremy and I decide to each splurge on one fancy item to go with our 18th century outfits. He chose a court sword. I chose shoes. Go...
Blue and Gold Fabric in need of project – UPDATE
A potential client was looking at this blue fabric but it turns out the color doesn’t suit the wedding party colors. Now the fabric is screaming out to me to make a project from...
Linen pair of bodies: fun with binding
I slowly stretched the bias tape around the corners on the latest pair or bodies. I love the mitered corners but they work better on a wider binding whereas the more slender binding takes...
One down, one to go; note on hems
The Red and Gold corset is complete minus one heart tip. I was sewing them on at my favorite coffee shop when a spot on the comfy couch opened up so I jumped for...
Modern Reversible added to gallery
After months of varying scheduling problems we’ve finally done a photoshoot of this project! Check it out in the gallery.
Callus & plans
I officially have an ironing callus. It is nice to have but my pinky finger isn’t quite hardened enough and it abhored the 10 more yards of linen I ironed today. Interestingly enough this...
Red and Gold pair of bodies: construction images
The red and gold skirt I started a while back is still sitting on a hanger. At this point I intend to attach it to a plain straight band so that it is more...
R&G pair of bodies: Today’s progress
I’ve progressed further on the red and gold corset today. Hand sewing bias binding is a good way to keep your hands busy all day. The rest of the day was filled with laundering,pressing...
