Burgundy and bronze: New nobles gown in the works
Although the construction of this gown has been delayed a few months I do have some photos to share. Here is a preview of the fabrics involved and a rough mock-up of the bodice...
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Pocket hoops almost complete
Here is a preview of the pocket hoops sans weights. They are very comfortable and a hoot to wear around the house. I love how they fold up so neatly. I didn’t want to...
Silk chemise details
A peek at the french seams on a new chemise: For ease of construction the gussets have been bisected and french seamed as well.
Pocket hoops in progress
I’ve started work on some 18th century gowns. I’m of course starting with the undergarments. Not being one for plain white anything I of course picked a lovely silk to match my current 18th...
Wedding diary: started our own outfits
I’ve started the wedding outfits! I’m still debating between two different silks for the gown. I’ve sent out the request for an estimate to get matching shoes made. I hope to start the grooms...
Northern Ca Pirate festival: modeling shots
These photos feature various pieces of my costuming pieced together to portray a pirate theme for the Northern California Pirate festival this upcoming weekend. The hats were trimmed and decorated with feathers to add...
Sitenews: new corset added to portfolio
Check out this corset already in action! We used it as part of an entry into the Pirate Pin-up contest for the upcoming festival in Vallejo. Rene currently graces the front page of our...
Victorian Pintucked Petticoat
This piece was part of my undergarment ensemble for my role as Queen Victoria at Dickens Christmas fair (http://www.dickensfair.com). This along with the chemise, drawers, hoop and corset won me an award for Best...
Candy stripes
I found two wonderfully striped fabrics that begged to become matching petticoats. Here are some photos: Red stripes: Blue stripe fabric:
Tudor Tailor in Santa Cruz
I am really happy I decided to travel, back down to the bay, to meet the Tudor tailors. I have never had so much fun wrapping my head. Being able to touch and look...
Kontusz in progress shots
The Kontusz received its 3 hours of stay stitching on the car ride up to Valhalla. Curtis wore his new coat at the event and loved it. Eventually I will add the front trim...
Valhalla Faire and Tudor Tailor
This upcoming two weekends I can be found at the Valhalla faire. I will be wearing the blackwork chemise even though it still lacks its blackwork pleated top edge. A week from today will...
New website sections in the works
I’m working on a couple new sections to add to the website. These will include a Proprosed Projects and a Luxury services/additions section. The Proposed projects section was inspired by the plethora of fabrics...
All those grommets covered!
I’ve finally coverd all the grommets on one bodice. Here is a photo showing some with ladder lacing. In other grommet news, I’ve gotten 21 of the blue corsets grommets hand covered. A driving...
Details of skirt – commission
Some detail shots of another skirt I recently completed to match the brown and teal turquoise corset I posted a while back. I just finished her full length box-pleated skirt as well and will...
