It’s finished!! After over four years I finally have completed my first objective of the day bodice to this incredibly fun ensemble! As in true Victorian spirit, the initial plan was to make the day bodice first then add an evening bodice later. It is the accurate way to get more mileage out of those Read More...
Tag: Ruching
You Can’t Be a Costumer Without Enjoying Chocolate: Brownies
Take a fork and just dig in! It seems most of the historical costumers I meet have three things in common. 1. Fabric-holic tendencies 2. Cats in the sewing room 3. A passionate love of chocolate A sometimes MAD passion for the delicious 5th food group. I posted on the Facebook wall that I happened Read More...
Blackberry Cream for Dinner
The 1873 dress turned out exceptionally yummy. The poufy-ness. The gorgeous heliotrope/wisteria color. The kazillion yards of ruching…. It debuted at the Gala at Costume College 2011 and couldn’t have found a happier setting. Here are a few more photos and notes on the making of this delicious piece. Read More...