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just because I haven't seen it or heard it mentioned by anyone, originals by Kay has some incredible silk fabric in her "dry-goods" section. One silk is a pink stripe that is sold at my work for about fifty dollars a yard and is sold at this web-site for $28. There is also a thin red white striped silk I'm gaga over as well... sigh ( Read more... )

I've been making "Grrr" noises as I drool over Bjarne Drews website. I want to know how many years it took for him to get all that knowledge then figure out how old I will be when I will be satisfied with my sewing. At least it is completely inspiring me to do a stunning job on my 1780's jacket. I have been repeatedly going over in my head all ( Read more... )

I hate sleeves. I really do. I have QUITE a nice first toile for the 18thc jacket I've started, but because my dress form is really quite odd shaped in the sleeve area, I can't really drape a sleeve head. Such a challenge. I bow down to all sleeve conquerors...

I wanted the pictures to be larger so that you guys could see details, so please press the links to see the dresses in action! lol... (PS, I can not see the "rich text" link on my computer, so if these links aren't working please just copy and paste!. Crosses fingers...) oh, and be sure to check out my amazing hair done by my mother who says ( Read more... )

My Dad promised to help me put photos up tonight!!!! YAY! Although, I should really just learn to do it myself. If I'm not lazy I'll also put up a post of the toile I've been working on...

After WEEKS of non sewing torture I get to do some draping tonight. Although I really know nothing about peirrot jackets, here's to spontaneity!

Guilt What is yours? Explain yourself Culinary: peanut butter and frosting on a spoon.
It tastes like a reeses peunut butter cup! Yum!
Literary: My 1940's and 50's teen novel collection I love how they describe their prom dresses and get into "jams"Audiovisual: Room with a View "LOVE! MUSIC! BEAUTY!" -George Emerson... lol!
Musical: ( Read more... )

I tried on the 18th century corset last night while looking at Corsets and Crinolines and I made a discovery. I have a 1780's corset, not a straightfronted 1770's corset. So, because I'm either very lazy or very resourceful (?). I geuss thats the era I'm making next (1780's). I've already started some sketches and am getting excited about it. ( Read more... )

Brittan --

[adjective]:

Fuzzy to the touch

'How will you be defined in the dictionary?' at QuizGalaxy.com

It's cuz I'm covered in threads.