Spider Mid-bust corset
This is a mid-bust Victorian corset made from peach shot with green dupioni silk, interlining, and a coutil strength layer. It features some machine embroidery and a free-hand embroidered spider on the one side....
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Chemise done
A long time ago I posted some cuffs and a collar I experimented on using stitches from my Pfaff machine. I think they turned out pretty. Here they are finally put onto the shirt...
NEW stays photos – website should be online now
Photos of the matching storage bag (with custom embroidery label) for ribbon, front panel, and stomacher have been added to the gallery. After the second photo shoot I found the customized bag perfectly held...
Stomacher -quilted & embroidered
The Stomacher for an 18th century pair of stays has been quilted and all the threads pulled through to the back. Here is a preview before it is lined and edges bound:
Custom embroidery label
We decided to add a custom embroidery label to the wedding corset with our names and the date of the wedding. I’ve added in one more panel of the hand-sewn silk charmeuse.
Partlet mock-up & sleeve progress
My client’s main concern is to maintain the lightest garment possible (for temperature as well as medical reasons) while attempting to still have a true Renaissance feel to her gown. In this vein we...
Cuffs and collar
Working on some machine embroidered blackwork cuffs and collars using very simple stitches. Here is a preview of the new chemise’s collars and cuffs:
18th century corset – preview
Another quick glimpse at the wedding corset. The center front is still lacking panels. I’ve stuck in a wooden busk just to support the lacing while I checked that everything was working well. Embroidery...
New chemise photos added to undergarments
Here are photos (click on photo to go directly to gallery) of each chemise:
Some site changes and general updates
Jeremy and I will be working to flesh out some of the website this week. We have added links back to the website portion from the blog for easier navigation. Hope it helps! Today...
Wedding diary: petticoats galore
I started the short petticoat, for under the wedding gown, which I have seen called a decency skirt. “An under-petticoat that isn’t very wide and a bit over knee-length, worn between shift and stays....
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...
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...
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:
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...
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...
