Revamp-Restyle
Only now I realize I haven’t written about attending carnivale in Venice last year as I finish putting away and start mending my garments from this years carnivale! I will have to go back...
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Queen Victoria revamp: added to gallery
I’ve added the images of the altered dress and cape to the galleries :)
Queen Victoria revamp: portrait with Prince Albert
My husband snapped a couple quick photos at dress rehearsal of the Royals. I think this one looks pretty good for a few minutes of photo-shop work:
Queen Victoria revamp: cape
This cotton velvet cape was dismantled for alterations. A brown fur has been removed and white/cream fur added along the hood, and around the neckline. Cream tassels finish the ends of the front sections...
Queen Victoria revamp: bows
I’ve decided on cream bows to hold up the swoops of the upper tier. I had suggestions for blue, white with blue stripes, and buttons but this was my favorite: The blue cape is...
Queen Victoria revamp: fringe & sleeves
The added the trimmings and pinned up some swoops on the upper skirting and enjoying the look.
Queen Victoria revamp: adding a band of blue
I found this larger width blue cotton and decided to use it between the other two to tie in with the blue lining and blue fringe that will be applied to other portions of...
Victorian corset: revamp
This corset has seen many years of hard use in reenactment, trips to burning man, and other wear. It was finally in need of some repairs. The original maker used two layers of domestic...
Terracota corset: with modifications
Here are some images of me wearing the final corset with modifications. I think we tightened it more than needed so the straps on the back would look better if it was left with...
Terracotta corset: revamp and refurbishment
Last year I purchased a lovely silk corset during the Dark Garden sidewalk sale. I already have a lovely custom corset in this style but this one followed me home. She is made from...
