We have a ridiculously exciting programme for OCOC 2017, taking place from 26-27 August next year. Check out our website for more info: http://buff.ly/2laZbH7 A post shared by Oxford Conference of Corsetry (@conferenceofcorsetry) on...
The beach was great but I did want to rush back to my fabric and sewing. I even got new fabric this week!
Continuing to look around we were shown into the collections and could view the items available. For example:
Western Costume continued…. We were given a tour around the facility. Starting with the shop where you can find anything you might need for a project. I wouldn’t mind having one of these rooms...
The limited tour was well worth the trip. We all hopped on a bus to go to Western costume.
Packing for the event: We had a successful, albeit disgustingly hot weekend up in Livermore, CA this weekend. Our group decided to try out a new theme. We portrayed a tailors shop displaying garments...
I’ve started the next portion of my Italian gown. Here is a quick preview: The petticoat patterning for the silk fabric is 9 pieces and the linen lining 14 pieces! It was fun putting...
We left our car at the visitor’s center and took the bus and walked the rest of the day around the historic center before hitting one of the museums. I really wish I had...
*Nov. 9 2008 visit I promised photos of our audience with an enactment actor playing the Duchess Elenora di Toledo back in December so here are a few from that event:
The day started slowly with the realization that a lot more was closed in Colonial Williamsburg than expected. Not a single tavern was open this winter. Winter programming started Jan. 1st. and a lot...
Some of use went on an optional trip to the Laboratorio Centro Restauro Tessili in the Cittadella of Pisa for a private viewing of the Renaissance dresses from the Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Reale....
After each visit there was a lovely reception. I spend much of those times photographing. It was amazing to watch and enjoy others enjoying themselves:
Skipping ahead as I have a moment before we take the cab to the airport… Nov 9 A look at some of the gowns we were able to examine and photograph: I was just...
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Hi, I'm Laurie Tavan. I create costuming and corsetry for fun. Stick around for a behind-the-scenes look into my workshop, photography, acting, and travel.
