Ok, I need to make 2 dozen sugar cookies for tomorrow for CJ's class (and not eat all of them or the batter ( Read more... )

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I haven’t gotten any progress on the corset. Starting tomorrow, I am going to be working for a week and a half straight. I don’t see a whole lot getting done in that time. However, I was able to go to Greenfield Village, on a beautiful fall day, and get a couple photos in a bit of my 18th century kit. I didn’t have any pics in this bed jacket yet, ( Read more... )

I’m working on an underbust corset to be used for multiple things, but first I hope to wear it next weekend to the Renaissance Festival.

Here’s the kicker, I’m going to embroider it using beetle wings. (Inspired by Koshka) I want it to be a bit creepy. I’m also thinking of putting dyed harem cloth over top, to give it a spiderweb feel. We’ll see if ( Read more... )

In case you’re unfamiliar with Costume College, it’s an extra long weekend of costuming events, classes and tours put on by the Costumer’s Guild West at the Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills, CA. Also known as the most wonderful place in the world for one weekend if you’re a costumer. Lots of people attend from all over the world. This year ( Read more... )

The Challenge: #6 Out of your comfort zone - chemise a la reine / Princess and the Pea

Fabric: cotton batiste, cotton batik, voided cotton

Pattern: Nora Waugh’s “Cut of Women’s Clothes”, Chemise a la Reine

Year: 1790s

Notions: drawstring

How historically accurate is it? 90%

Hours to complete: Waaaay too long

First worn: CoCo 2015 Gala

Total cost:?


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I have a friend who is collecting plastic bottle caps from people all over the country for a world record (they'll then be strung then donated to a charity for recycling into park benches I believe ( Read more... )

Historical Sew Monthly!

The Challenge: #7 Accessories - 18th Century “Housewife” Sewing Kit

Fabric: Hand printed cotton (2 varieties, 1 modern printed repro), cotton twill tape, twill interfacing, wool blend felt.

Pattern: None, I used this page, and this page as inspiration, though I did not use ANY measurements, I just did it by eye and what ( Read more... )

The Challenge: Practicality May 2015 (So late)

Fabric: Linen Cotton Blend

Pattern: Elizabethan Corset Pattern Generator (Modified)

Year: Mid 18th Century.

Notions: grommets

How historically accurate is it? Somewhat, silhouette is correct.

Hours to complete: No idea, way longer than it should have.

First worn: Not Yet

Total cost: $15.00ish

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I just finished this cute purse, because Sewing ADD yo.

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