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Well look at that
Apart from buttons and hooks & eyes the lemon yellow dress is done! Well, it won't have any trim tomorrow, but I'm not sure I want to put a lot/any on. I feel like the fabric speaks for itself. I might only run a line of trim around the edge of the jacket.
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Subtlety? What's that?
What better to use for an 1860s dress than very bright lemon yellow faile? It's a cotton/rayon blend, and a little shiny, but I really don't care. I'll be visible for a mile. It'll be awesome and hilarious. I might even glow in the dark. I'm not sure yet. I've got a whole bunch of vintage navy petersham ribbon to trim it with, but I don't think ( Read more... ) -
Well duh
My bodice draft for a size 2 toddler is really tiny. But it's going to be so cute when I make this for it. Or this. I haven't decided. I'm drafting for the 2T just for fun in class, because it's smaller than the range of forms we're allowed to pick from for the semester ( Read more... ) -
Well there go my weekends
first off, thank you all for all the love on my last post! Things feel a little overwhelming still right now, but I've got a list of potential venues to call and get some detailed info from and start scheduling visits. My goal is to have the date set and booked by the end of June ( Read more... ) -
What should I be?
This fabric is speaking all the things to me. I can't make my mind up between anglaise, francaise, or 1860s. I've got almost 16 yards of it, so plenty to play with.
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srs bsns here
I have a business-related question I'd like to put forth to you all. When using patterns, would you rather keep the costs low and potentially have to tape larger pieces together for yourself, or would you prefer larger pieces to be on a single sheet of paper, even if it means a significant price increase for the pattern ( Read more... ) -
I did work!
Back in September I started planning a Regency gown I could dance in, since all my other gowns are made of silk and/or have a train. Not dancing friendly. I'd picked up some light purple cotton gauze from Jomar ages back, and decided that was perfect for a nice light ballgown. Then the reason I was going to make it last fall didn't happen, so the ( Read more... ) -
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I'm so bad about keeping things updated here. Urgh. I'm close to done with a new dress for the Jane Austen ball next month, though, so there will be plenty of pictures of that once it's done. Promise.
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Victory!
Since the 17th was such an in-demand day Winterthur put up more tickets, and I managed to snag one for the 11-1 time frame. I know someone else mentioned having tickets for then, I just can't remember who now. And I'm trying to decide if I want to wear my 1920 petal dress, or if I want to try and knock something else out. I've got a 1914 fashion ( Read more... )
