This was a project made for 18th century october, I wanted to make a Chemise a la Reine but lacked the required lightweight cotton. So I decided to make an inaccurate – but quite pretty – version of the dress using polyester shantung and scraps of silk taffeta. The bodice is boned to give a … Continue reading Structured Chemise a la Reine
The adventure of making a horribly inaccurate chemise a la reine continues! Part one shows the process of making the sleeves and skirt and can be read here. … Step one was making a pattern. I actually used the pattern for my “Glittery Gothic” dress as a base, then added seams and changed the neckline. … Continue reading Making a Structured Chemise a la Reine, Part Two
Today i’m starting a new series. This series actually started on October 1st when I began working on this dress, I just haven’t talked about it until today. I’ve come up with the idea to pair centuries of fashion with months, then focus on that time period all month long. This month is “18th Century … Continue reading Making a Structured Chemise a la Reine, Part One
Yet another new project! I’ve had a little trouble trying to figure out what to blog about, since I have so many projects that are finally far enough along to write about. This week I had planned on posting the second installment of the Black and Grey dress, but I ended up being quite productive … Continue reading Making a (sort of) Chemise
Today’s post is an exciting one…or at least it’s exciting for me, because it’s a fabric haul! Which means new materials and new projects to work on. The week before my birthday my dad and I went into the garment district and this is what I got during that trip – plus a few Jo-anns purchases … Continue reading Fabric Haul, April 2016
It’s been almost two months since my last one, which means it’s time for another progress report! I got a lot done in the past two months, and i’m happy with what I got done, but it doesn’t feel like enough. I had a little mid year crisis in July, where I felt like I … Continue reading Progress Report: July & August 2015
So i’m finally getting around to writing my New Years post! I think i’m the last person to do one of these. I was a lazy blogger over Christmas and getting back into the habit of writing has been a bit of a struggle! This post will be a look back on what I got … Continue reading A look back at 2014
October was very eventful. I wouldn’t say it was productive because I didn’t get that much accomplished, but a lot happened! I started and completed three dresses. I began work on two others. I added more fabric and glittery things to my ever growing collection. I got photos of my flower dresses. And I received … Continue reading Progress Report: November
This page is undergoing construction – I apologize for any broken links, I’m doing my best to get them resolved soon. … 1890’s Day Dress, the “Pumpkin” Gown … 1830’s Plaid, Pleated, Dress … 18th Century “Undress” Costume … Sybil Inspired Edwardian Ensemble … Pink Sateen Ball Gown, 1860’s … Cycling Costume, 1890’s … Plaid … Continue reading Completed Work
My two boxes from Fabric.com arrived a while ago, so I can finally write the second part of this review! The first part was very negative and talked about my experiences with customer service, and the actual ordering process from Fabric.com. This will be a proper review of some of the products and surprisingly, it … Continue reading Fabric.com Review Continued – Fabric Haul
