And only slightly terrified. I really need to crack down and seriously work on my costumes. I think my original idea of no visible machine stitching was a bit ambitious. I think I may stick to hand-sewn finishes for the gown itself, but machine on the chemise and petticoat, that way I can switch them out for handsewn at a later date if I choose to ( Read more... )

By chance I was flipping through the newspaper today and say a notice for a Great Gatsby Picnic at Spadina House Museum. And just in time, since it's coming on fast at June 23!

Just enough time to whip up a new frock, I think.

My new 20 undies won't be done in time, and I'd really rather not rush them, so I'll stick with my cotton voile step-in ( Read more... )

Stole the idea from about everyone on my flist, since it looks fun! So here it is, everything I've sewn in 2009.

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I got a LOT of progress done on my polonaise yesterday.


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I got really good progress on my 1920s Charley dress today. I had cut out and started pleating the skirt yesterday, and today I mostly have the body constructed. The whole idea for this dress was 1920s- easy! Not really, since I decided to have a fully pleated skirt. Measuring and ironing all those pleats takes TIME ( Read more... )

I've finished my 1920s step-in!


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My rayon crepe arrived today! Finally, my school's postal system got something right. It's lovely and soft and drapey. I can't wait to get started.

More and more, though, I really wish I had an ironing board in here! I'm really not looking forward to doing all those pleats without one.

Last night I did some more experimenting and started on a 20s step-in, like this one here ( Read more... )

Inspired to get some work done on my 20s dress, so last night I made a bandeau. I draft/draped it myself, based on the instructions here.

http://haabet.dk/The_Practical_Corsetiere/38.html

I think it turned out great!

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Okay, so I've narrowed what I want to do for my Charley dress to this sort of design.


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