Tagged: 19thc
Ocean blue with box-pleated skirt
Here is a preview of my recent ocean blue corset and skirt I already had in a matching silk. A deeper ocean green-blue corset from the same pattern is in the works (fabric prepped...
Queen Victoria revamp: mocking up trim
Lots of pinning! I’m tempted to change the cotton pre-made bias out for silk taffeta but that will not easily be within budget.
A pair of mid-bust corsets
The boning placement in the red & black is gives a more fan-shaped bust support while the blue & white gives more side bust support.
“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...
“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...
Elf outfits
These are based on a simple Victorian chemise but done up in a green cotton velveteen & embellished with burgundy ribbons. Amy and I will be wearing these Sunday evening at Dickens Christmas Fair...
Striped Victorian gown: inprogress
I’m posting up a view of this gown in progress for all of you asking about my rush commission. Kaitlyn comes over later this week to finish the medici belt. I adore this fabric...
Black and Red Midbust corset
This corset is really a stand-in temporary corset. It was a mock up that was finished because we haven’t found the right final fashion fabric but a corset was needed to be used for...
Striped Victorian gown: dickens christmas fair
Life has been busy. Another corset out the door, a chemise inprogress, & a skirt with medici belt. A ready made zouave jacket (not made by me) will be getting some upgraded trimmings and...
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...
