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Monday, June 22nd, 2020
11:27 am	Hi and welcome to my blog. (15 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
9:06 pm	1860s Outfit added to gallery </a> *click photo to go directly to gallery* Finished in plenty of time for the upcoming Dickens Christmas Fair season . which starts tomorrow & runs every weekend until Dec. 20th Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (Comment on this)
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
12:06 pm	Proposed project: 18th century bodice Remember this fabric, I found what it has to be made into. “A LADY’S BODICE OF BLUE SILK BROCADE POSSIBLY DUTCH, FIRST HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY “ I’m hoping I’ll have enough for this bodice since it looks very simple but still have enough yardage to be able to make a later style 18th century jacket to go over my blue quilted petticoat. I’m hoping they will have more photosif I buy the auction catalog. Maybe not… Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
11:03 am	Estella’s bonnet: new ribbon, added decoration, & new shawl I picked up this new-to-me shawl that I thought fabulously clashed with Miss Estella’s dress. The beautiful cravat that didn’t sell coordinated so well I had to sacrifice it for her bonnet. ( Read the rest of this entry » ) Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (Comment on this)
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
10:40 pm	Decorated bonnet: making of & completed photos ( Read the rest of this entry » ) Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (Comment on this)
2:29 pm	Silk cravats: 2 ended up on hats! I made up a few cravats to sell but none of the men were interested. ( Read the rest of this entry » ) Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (Comment on this)
12:13 pm	Decorated bonnet: pleating Starting with the client’s wool hat form that did not fit, we’ve altered the back neckline & started the decoration. Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
5:45 pm	Steampunk Bridegroom ensemble: photos Wedding suit added to the gallery: </a> *Click image to go to gallery* Chris put up a lovely post about his wedding mentioning me Thank you Chris! If you wanted to see more of the suit I made him check it out: Steampunk Pirate Wedding post I can’t wait to see all the final professional photographers photos! I’m almost tempted to say their wedding looks even more fun than my masquerade wedding Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (Comment on this)
Monday, November 16th, 2009
4:52 pm	Foundations Revealed: writing an article The newest articles for November are up on FR. I’ve really enjoyed reading though them this morning. I’ve also been asked to write an article for a future edition which I’m really stoked about. If you haven’t checked out this online magazine I recommend trying it out. They even offer a money-back guarantee so you can see for youself and decide whether it is worth your money. They explain that you can cancel any time during your first month and still receive a full refund…. Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (Comment on this)
Friday, November 13th, 2009
10:05 am	Red Wedding Ensemble: inside out! Just to show off how pretty the inside turned out I took some photos ( Read the rest of this entry » ) Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (6 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
9:09 pm	Dickens Fair: more bonnets! Another bonnet completed: ( Read the rest of this entry » ) Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
10:22 am	Zouave jacket: underlining, flatlining, & construction This jacket is styled after the military zouave jackets that became a popular bolero jacket style in mid to late Victorian era for women. We are doing it in a very fashionable red, but instead of wool it is a fine silk. All and all, a very clean & subtle jacket that looks lovely over the black silk velvet waistcoat. It has just enough tie in with the skirt to look like they go together. ( Read the rest of this entry » ) Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (5 Comments |Comment on this)
12:41 am	Dickens Fair: bonnets in progress Preparation for Dickens Christmas Fair is well under way Made it through the first workshop weekend as well as dancing practice with the Prince consort(s) tonight. I wanted a fun project & these have been fun so far. I have one more I’ll probably work on this week. Bonnets (along with the pattern changes for a bodice I helped drape for my housemate last night): My mother-in-law is selling her wares at the rehearsal weekends up in Pacifica. I’m thinking I’ll have her put these at her booth to see if anyone is interested. ( Read the rest of this entry » ) Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
9:29 pm	Starry Nite corset: completed Just a few flat photos until I can do a photo shoot But aren’t all those stars really pretty? ( Read the rest of this entry » ) Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
10:58 pm	Halloween 2009: percy the pumpkin & more… ( Read the rest of this entry » ) Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Friday, October 30th, 2009
11:40 am	Red & Gold Trained gown: making the bodice I promised to eventually come back & create more diary entries for this project. So here I go: I machine basted the shoulders on this entirely hand sewn bodice, *facepalm*. Those machine basting stitches were pulled out later but I find it ironic that I have the patience to hand sew a garment but not to hand-baste two wee, little shoulder straps to check the fit. Life is full of contradictions. Evidence: Here I have on all the undergarments, getting ready for the first try-on of the final bodice. I had just removed the original pleating on the camicia so it was hanging off my shoulder. After fitting the bodice straps (with the help of my housemate), I then made a new band to pleat the camicia neckline to fit. ( Read the rest of this entry » ) Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
3:11 pm	Mannequin: successful surgery The long awaited boobie removal surgery has occuried, not once but twice in my workroom. Ever drape something on your “Uniquely you” over a corset, and have it just not fit right when you try it on? ( Read the rest of this entry » ) Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, October 26th, 2009
5:30 pm	Red w/ Black Lozenge corset: uploaded to gallery We haven’t taken photos with the matching garters but I’ve uploaded the first set Hope you enjoy the photos. <<<<<<<<Click image to see more>>>>>>>>>> Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (Comment on this)
Sunday, October 25th, 2009
9:16 pm	Wedding ensemble: bolero & corset interior ( Read the rest of this entry » ) Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
8:02 am	Lucet cording: first samples I’m starting to get the hang of the tension to produce an even cord. I haven’t had time since vacation to play with it anymore but here are some of the cords I made: ( Read the rest of this entry » ) Article crossposted from . Comments there are appreciated. (6 Comments |Comment on this)