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Scaling up patterns

aylwen Jan 23, 2012 18:50

I opened up my copy of Jean Hunnisett's Period Costume for Stage & Screen 1800-1909 today planning to scale up some Regency dress sleeves.
I am already aware the patterns are an approximate size 12, my size, so I didn't expect to have to change much.
My dilemma was that I didn't want to spend much time blowing it up, and I could not photocopy the ( Read more... )

scaling patterns

Regency bonnet and spencer

aylwen Jan 16, 2012 13:10

This week I worked more on my regency spencer and bonnet. The bonnet still needs trimming to match the blue on the spencer but I'll have to wait until I can get to some shops with a decent range of ribbon.

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bonnet, spencer, regency

Chemisette - done

aylwen Dec 30, 2011 22:52

Today I started on the underpinnings for a new project for a client - a full regency wardrobe. It includes a chemise, pantalettes, stays, petticoat, chemisette, day dress, spencer, open robe, ball gown, reticule and bonnet. Yes, this is the project with the KCI-inspired ball gown.
I'm rather pleased with the chemisette. It is mostly hand stitched - ( Read more... )

chemisette

Translating from German to English

aylwen Dec 22, 2011 23:20

I'm using a German pattern for a spencer but need help translating it into English first. I've copied the German below.

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spenzer, spencer

Fabric search

aylwen Dec 12, 2011 21:03

I am looking for a striped cotton or silk like this one. Why is it so hard to trace?

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O Christmas Tree

aylwen Dec 09, 2011 16:45

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christmas tree

Pinterest invites....

aylwen Dec 04, 2011 05:15

I've put my email down for a pinterest invite but haven't had a reply for ages. Is there any other way to get an invite?

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My time in the limelight

aylwen Nov 25, 2011 10:29

Earlier this year the local newspaper wrote a story about me at http://www.canberratimes.com.au/blogs/this-life/busy-mother-lives-for-escapism-of-costume-drama/2251435.aspx
Before it disappears I thought I should save it here in my journal for the day I want to share it with my grandchildren :)

Busy mother lives for escapism of costume drama

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18th Century Hair Stylist in Paris?

aylwen Nov 22, 2011 21:57

I read this on facebook tonight ( Read more... )

Tissot dress

aylwen Nov 12, 2011 08:24

I would like to copy a tissot dress. I love all the ruffles and in particular the look of the pink gown. First, though, I need to identify patterns and fabric to use. I'd prefer to use commercial patterns and not drape as I work alone. Once I've found a commercial pattern I need to work out what alterations I need to do in order to make it look ( Read more... )

tissot