I know everyone and their dog is talking about these, but I cannot Georgiana shoes to come out.  I've followed her blog a bit, but not too closely, so when I saw she was releasing these, I assumed they'd be like, $300 and sizes 6-9 or something like that, since awesome things I want usually are. BUT NO! Totally affordable and all the way up to 12 ( Read more... )

Stays- 5% complete

Pattern bought
need boning, interfacing, buttonhole twist

JP Ryan Jacket- 0% complete
need everything: pattern, fabrics

Petticoats (2 or 3?)- 20% complete
I have that one I that I made a while ago; it just needs a waistband and ties, plus hemming.
need fabric for others, and twill tape.

Fichu- 0% complete
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 Today I went out to buy stuff for the Steampunk Swap and could find almost nothing, nothing with metal gears.  I finally bought an old camera, but when I got it home and opened it up- plastic!  Ahhh!  I bought a few things at this place called Daisy Drygoods, which is totally awesome.  It's never open when I'm in Arcata, but nevertheless, it's ( Read more... )

Even thought they're not accurate, in the least, I've found some possible replacements at the mall during my lunch break today.  The first one is a paire of satin flats that are light pink and quilted.  They're really pretty and $44.  The second option is a pair of maryjane flats that are the exact color of the gold dupioni of the bodice and the' ( Read more... )

I just got a call from Jas Townsend and they've discontinued the ladies shoe and the only size they have left is 11s!  She said that they've switched manufacturers and the new versions won't be in until after Halloween. Eep.  Oh well.  So many things have gone wrong with this costume that I'm completely not mad.  I'm actually happy that they called ( Read more... )

i got my shoes, but they're too big! AHHH. i'm sending them back, and i'll get the size ten. they should fit perfect, as these feel a size too big

ku-nit:


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here's a picture of those shoes.


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okay, so i posted the last entry only 20 minutes ago, but whatever.

i came across these shoes during my daily browse through Zappos.com...


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