Wow! I wish I had that small of a waist! ^_^ And some money! I've lost 20 lbs since you made my corset, but not enough to have a waist that small. ~_^
The embroidery stuff is amazing....I have to ask you, when you do up my dress for me, can I ask if it would be possible for you to do some embroidery on Mikey's outfit (at the appropriate charge, of course!)? Mom and I are going to make it, but we can send you the pieces to embroider, if that would work. ^_^
Or I can bring them with me if I have to come out for a fitting. ^_^
Hey m'lady!!! Heloooooo! =0) Sure, I'd be happy to embroider for you. I hope you're going to come for a fitting! You have to stay a few days at least, we can go fabric shopping in San Francisco=0)
It's so gorgeous... I had already admired it when you first posted it... May I dare to ask what kind of pattern you used for the skirt? I suppose you made your own, but you may have had a basis using commercial patterns when you begun drafting skirts... I ask this because as you may know I make corsets too, and intended to try to make matching skirts now... but if I begin to pretty well understand corset pattern drafting, I'm nuts at skirts and would be very grateful if you accepted to indicate me a commercial pattern approaching of this result! Thank you so much!
Well thank you!!! =0) Skirts are so easy, I just trace the pattern onto the skirt with chalk (since it's dark) or a fabric pencil if lighter. On the folded length of fabric, I measure down the length of the skirt plus seam allowances and length for waistband if elastic. Then across the top measure out how wide you want it. If the skirt will be 3 panels, and you want it full at the waistband it's easy since you just measure out 1/2 the waistline measurement plus 1/2" seam allowance (or 5/8"). If you want the elasticized waistband, measure straight down the width of the elastic x 2, plus 1/8" for ease and another 3/8" to fold under as a seam allowance. Then from the bottom pt or top if using a separate waistband, using a yardstick draw a line down toward the far edge of the fabric so it's like a triangle, stopping at the desired length of skirt plus 1 seam allowance. Then depending on how extreme the difference if between the waist and the hem is and how heavy the fabric is, I take a little off that diagonal line, a teeny bit if
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and, I've heard only great reviews of the Truly Victorian patterns. ^_^ They say the woman who owns it, Heather...drafts the patterns when you order them. or at least, she used to. ^_^
Thank you somuch for your explanations!!! I wasn't expecting so much! It is very helpful and clear (since english is not my motherlangage, when it comes to technical explanations I have to read twice, very slowly, but can finally understand clearly ;-) ) I have bought one Truly Victorian pattern for my wedding gown and was very happy of it, but didn't really know how to make the "fluffy" bustling effect. You gave me a better idea of it. I suppose the personal experimentation is next step! ;-) I was just a bit afraid since there is such a huge quantity of expensive fabric involved (between 5 and 8 meters generally) and I don't want to waste it... but I will know if it works only with trying! Thanks again, you are so helpful.
hey i love your dresses, i notice u do a lot of period stuff , is there anyway u could do something like what anne beoleyn would have worn??????? have u ever done anything like that and how much abouts would it cost?? thanks stefany
Yes, I can m'lady!=0) My period repro page is here: http://www.belleofthebay.com/historicallyaccurategowns.htm The 1st gown is a Tudor gown like what Anne Boleyn wore, click the title for more pics, although it was too small for the mannequin so the pics aren't flattering! =0) Cost depends on materials used and how many pieces you need (chemise, underskirt, etc) if you have a price range you'd like to be in and/or materials you'd like to use (cotton velvet, damask, etc) send me an email at customerservice@NOSPAMbelleofthebay.com (remove NOSPAM=0). My work is very good quality and takes more time than some other seamstresses, so the cost will be comparable with other quality custom garb-makers. =0)
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The embroidery stuff is amazing....I have to ask you, when you do up my dress for me, can I ask if it would be possible for you to do some embroidery on Mikey's outfit (at the appropriate charge, of course!)? Mom and I are going to make it, but we can send you the pieces to embroider, if that would work. ^_^
Or I can bring them with me if I have to come out for a fitting. ^_^
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Oh...okay, I'm sold.
*runs off to open a bank account and start saving for plane fare*
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I had already admired it when you first posted it...
May I dare to ask what kind of pattern you used for the skirt? I suppose you made your own, but you may have had a basis using commercial patterns when you begun drafting skirts... I ask this because as you may know I make corsets too, and intended to try to make matching skirts now... but if I begin to pretty well understand corset pattern drafting, I'm nuts at skirts and would be very grateful if you accepted to indicate me a commercial pattern approaching of this result!
Thank you so much!
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I wasn't expecting so much! It is very helpful and clear (since english is not my motherlangage, when it comes to technical explanations I have to read twice, very slowly, but can finally understand clearly ;-) )
I have bought one Truly Victorian pattern for my wedding gown and was very happy of it, but didn't really know how to make the "fluffy" bustling effect. You gave me a better idea of it. I suppose the personal experimentation is next step! ;-) I was just a bit afraid since there is such a huge quantity of expensive fabric involved (between 5 and 8 meters generally) and I don't want to waste it... but I will know if it works only with trying! Thanks again, you are so helpful.
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thanks
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http://www.belleofthebay.com/historicallyaccurategowns.htm
The 1st gown is a Tudor gown like what Anne Boleyn wore, click the title for more pics, although it was too small for the mannequin so the pics aren't flattering! =0) Cost depends on materials used and how many pieces you need (chemise, underskirt, etc) if you have a price range you'd like to be in and/or materials you'd like to use (cotton velvet, damask, etc) send me an email at customerservice@NOSPAMbelleofthebay.com (remove NOSPAM=0). My work is very good quality and takes more time than some other seamstresses, so the cost will be comparable with other quality custom garb-makers. =0)
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