Modesty skirt, Proposed Projects, & Featured Projects
As promised we’ve added the modesty skirt to the gallery. See undergarments section for the new addition. These are not all of the final photos but I do not want to take more extensive...
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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:
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...
Silk chemise details
A peek at the french seams on a new chemise: For ease of construction the gussets have been bisected and french seamed as well.
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...
Wedding diary: started our own outfits
I’ve started the wedding outfits! I’m still debating between two different silks for the gown. I’ve sent out the request for an estimate to get matching shoes made. I hope to start the grooms...
Victorian Pintucked Petticoat
This piece was part of my undergarment ensemble for my role as Queen Victoria at Dickens Christmas fair (http://www.dickensfair.com). This along with the chemise, drawers, hoop and corset won me an award for Best...
Candy stripes
I found two wonderfully striped fabrics that begged to become matching petticoats. Here are some photos: Red stripes: Blue stripe fabric:
Blackwork Chemise
Sneak peek at my one of my current project. These are the ends of the sleeves for a new chemise:
Silk Chemise
I finished a silk chemise for one of my clients today. She fancied another silk chemise with box-pleated lace detailing. I altered a thrift store find – adding gussets under the armpits and decorating...
