Tagged: linen
50s Mixology Fun
Some of my friends showed up for the Mixology event at the San Jose Woman’s club. Fun ensued.
Bright Linen corset
Model: Michelle Surya Crew: Photography by Christiane Posl Hair by Elle Duerr Hair by Megan LaCore Corsets by Laurie Tavan Styling by Gina Laughlin Makeup Apprentice Heather Nunes I love how this image turned...
Bright linen striped corset
I had this old linen dress that I cut up back in 2006 to make this corset. I’m going to finish it up now so it will be done and out of my “to...
Red linen pair of bodies: completed!
I had half these bodies done up forever! I finally decided to complete them to be worn for pregnancy. With the center front opening I just left the bottom portion loosely laced over the...
Navy & Green Loose gown: almost completed
Except for a lining for the upper back portion the loose gown is completed (this will be required since I edged the pair of bodies in bright white leather and it is showing through!)....
Red peasants: bodice, skirt, coif, flatcap & apron
I met a lovely lady at the Renaissance symposium this year who promptly contacted me for a peasants outfit. We worked long distance from measurements and had one fitting in person. She had the...
Wedding Diary: Robe à l’Anglaise en fourreau
I’ll be slowly finding and putting up more construction photos of my wedding gown :) The en fourreau back is a time consuming but dramatic detail on this gown. The back section of the...
Quilted arming doublet: green linen
I think mostly I’m shocked how how much thread is going into quilting all these pieces for an arming doublet. I’m at 10 bobbins and counting…
Linen Damask Elizabethan bodies
I’ve completed my most recent pair of bodies. I’m delighted to report my client says they fit like a dream. Extra mock-ups were made to adapt this fully boned pattern to the individualites of...
Wool Venetian hose
The black wool Venetian hose are ready for the final fitting. I’ll include a bunch of photos of the details here as I’m proud of the interior detailing that will never be seen while...
