What I have been up to

[isiswardrobe]

I haven’t updated here for a year and a half. The truth is I got rather burnt out on writing. I’ve been blogging about my sewing since 2014, starting on LJ and eventually also here, so I guess it’s quite natural to grow tired. There has also been a shift in the blogging culture. When I started you could count on interesting discussions in the

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[virginiadear]

How lovely to see you here again! I've rather missed reading your blog posts although I understand that if you're blogging to record your various historic clothing projects you probably aren't going to post daily.

I think that right now, I'm one of those crickets you mentioned (I've understood what you meant, I hope?); please do forgive me. And I haven't done any historical sewing or much in the way of costuming; I've been focused on gardening and on my two cats.

Your work is always so inspiring!
I know a little bit about the Reformed Dress movement, but I've never heard any mention of, nor do I recall reading about, a reform corset or reform stays.
Those you are wearing seem to have only a very little boning to them, but the lines are superb: you, my dear lady, are a passing excellent designer and cutter! I hope---I beg!---you will blog about creating that reform corset!

Again, so good to see you here! And I do hope you'll continue to write on LJ, for you always have the most interesting and informative entries!

[isiswardrobe]

Thank you!

I'm not sure there are much written about them, but there are several extant ones around. I have a few reform corsets collected here:

https://www.pinterest.se/isiswardrobe/adm/

There are only 8 bones in my corset, but three layers of linen. I might write a post about them, but in reality, they are the Mantua maker's regency stays pattern, with added button closure. :)

[virginiadear]

They're wonderful.

And I repeat: you are a master cutter and fitter, as well as designer. I doubt I'd have been able to pull off that reformed corset even one-fifth as well.

Below, you asked another commenter about Dreamwidth and its degree of activity. I think, judging from the serials of exoduses from LJ over a couple of years, all intending to go to DW, that it's likely to be livelier, busier. And more stable, with fewer technical interruptions.

[isiswardrobe]

I really like them too. :) And thank you!

I've made an account on DW too, the same username, but I plan to x-post, not abandon LJ. :)

[corbaegirl]

I love reading your blog, even though I've mostly moved to Dreamwidth for reading and posting.

[isiswardrobe]

Thank you!

Is Dreamwidth more alive? There aren't many updates on my f-list here, I notice.

[corbaegirl]

There are more people posting regularly there than here, although most everyone seems to have gone to Facebook, which I dislike.

[isiswardrobe]

Perhaps I should get myself an account there too. I think it's fairly easy to cross-post. it would be nice to have more posts to read. :)

[nuranar]

I'm glad to see you back! Burnout is a real thing. It's a good idea to consolidate and still have one good place. I have missed your projects and articles!

[isiswardrobe]

Thank you!