Gold and Blue corset preview
Just a few flat shots to give you a taste of this new corset. A photoshoot on the client will occur sometime in the near future. Look back for updates. There are subtle yet...
Laurie Tavan
Pair of bodies- 16th/17th century inspired
Here are some inprogress photos. This corset is ready to wear but I am slowly covering the grommets with thread.
Chemise nearly done
I had the pleasure of wearing my new chemise this weekend and it is indeed nearly done. Any additions will be cosmetic and will be delayed due to other priorities. Here is a preview:
Black and cream gown added to gallery
I have a new project added to the gowns gallery. I think the gown looks more Venetian in this shot with the chemise tucked back and the client’s hair plaited. I’ll have to suggest...
A bunch of updates
Finished hand binding all those grommets! Continued working on the new chemise with some lovely progress. Here is a photo: In other news I’ve started a Cranach gown from a few yards of upholstry...
Blackwork Chemise
Sneak peek at my one of my current project. These are the ends of the sleeves for a new chemise:
Hand binding over grommets
I don’t often have enough time to hand cover grommets. Yesterday my fiance was testing or fencing instructor through the San Jose fencing Masters program and I watched (sewed) for the entire 8 hours....
Black and cream gown
A lovely black and cream gown with matching riding hat. The photo shoot will take place later this week – Come back to see the final photos on the client. Here are some quick...
Black and Cream Noble Gown: Lion Sleeves
Today I had fun drafting these sleeves for a new Renaissance gown I’m creating. I am debating using buttons at the intersections as pinned in the photos (a recent thrift store find – the...
Silk Chemise
I finished a silk chemise for one of my clients today. She fancied another silk chemise with box-pleated lace detailing. I altered a thrift store find – adding gussets under the armpits and decorating...
Embroidery for a caul
Here is a photo of the progress on the polish caul, mainly done with a chain stitch. Made totally freehand – I let my hands design as I went which was a very relaxing...
From Bonaire
On our way home tomorrow. I’m looking forward to being back to work :) It was lovely to get some hand-embroidery done on the trip (pictures forthcoming).
Silk Pink Stay: More photos on the way; also: Bigger studio, Out of town
The pink stays had their photoshoot and are now uploaded to corsetry. In other news my fiance has graciously given up his audio listening room to give me space for a new sewing studio....
Early work: untabbed renaissance corsets
A couple of my original renaissance corsets I made. It is great to see where you started:
