Plaid Victorian: adding the lining & hemming
Here is a quick shot of the three-tiers with the small green shot-with-black taffeta edging pinned into place. Once I attach the skirt to the waistband I can set the bottom length and adjust...
Tagged: inprogress
Blue Accent: sewing on the trim
In the past I’ve hung up gowns on a rolling rack to hold up the weight while sewing the hem but I can’t do that in my current workroom. So.. I resorted to taking...
PB&J corset: binding and drawstring
I decided on the black to match the girdle although the purple looked very classy as well: Here is the final result: I’ve included more construction photos behind the cut showing insertion of the...
PB&J corset: on mannequin
There are a few things I will modify on this pattern but the first test went really well: Side: Front:
PB&J corset: panels constructed
The panels are all constructed and awaiting grommets. The back panel still needs to be made once I get the embroidery done on the lining. Everything has to be done in order :) The...
PB&J corset: progress
After sewing double boning channels at the seams I decided it would took neat with triple boning channels over the decorative top stitching: Half the base of the corset is finished. It will be...
P&B corset: front details
Here is the center front of purple corset featuring a black girdle with the boning channels sewn. The lace detail will be hand-sewn on after construction is completed. The purple silk glows black from...
Plaid Victorian: fabric choices
All the fabrics are collected for a new Victorian outfit for one of my clients. The three tier-skirt is in progress and I look forward to sharing photos as things progress.
Blue Accent: wedding gown back petals
Before the blue: Here you can see the horsehair at the edges of the petals. This gives a more clean edge and finish for the blue accent details as well as stiffening so it...
Wedding corset mock-up
Look at all that blue erasable marker! Stitching lines can be drawn on the mock-up pattern pieces for quicker construction but the washable/disappearing markers warn that they don’t always “disappear” permanently so they are...
