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Good Evening, LJ!
Well, I went for my last class in the men's 18th century tailoring sequence last week...and it was great! I knuckled down and though the official photo of the class hardly shows--I got more done than anyone else. That said, I am feeling my deficiencies vis a vis the actual 18th c. tailor much more severely. They were--well, so much more than me, in ( Read more... ) -
More progress...no photos?
I finished the last workshop for the coat workshop...with lots to complete, but with a pretty clear idea of what I need to finish. I actually think I will get this piece done before next month's breeches workshop, at which the core crew will be having a display in public (breeches or not ( Read more... ) -
Just Say NO to Shunning
Over the weekend, I got word of yet another incident where one costumer felt another costumer had slighted her. In retaliation, she got all her friends to shun the offending costumer ( Read more... ) -
At Work on my Robe Anglaise
I made progress on my purple robe anglaise last night. I hemmed the front edges of the skirts and started stitching down pleats. I still have to backstitch them in the gown, but I think I'm going to steam them first, since I have really over handled the silk making pleats. All I have ahead is the bottom hem, sleeves and the back facing. However, ( Read more... ) -
In Which I Learn the Art of Mantua Making
As mentioned previously, I spent this weekend to Burnley and Trowbridge's Robe Francaise workshop. It was taught by the very talented Brooke Welborn, a journeyman mantua maker who graduated from the Williamsburg apprentice program at the milliner's shop. I travelled with my fitting partner, Melissa Jarrett and our respective spouses, Rick and Dave ( Read more... ) -
Need a New Hobby?
Not me, but I know some folk here who would love this...making your own perfume.
