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... )

I had a great time at the Spadina Museum 1920s garden party! The weather turned out BEAUTIFUL (if very warm). Had a great time having my picture taken, playing croquet, eating ice cream, and touring the house and grounds.

( A few pictures of the event. Hopefully more will be coming soon! )

EEEE I got my costume college registration booklet in the mail today! I am so pumped now its slightly ridiculous ( Read more... )

I have actually been breezing through this 1920s dress!

I totally lucked out and get a huge load of beautiful vintage print cottons at a church rummage sale. I did a haul video this-a-way if anyone interested, there's some fun vintage prints in there. I was JUST under the amount of fabric needed for the 20s dress in my desired print, so I decided ( Read more... )

I have a room for costume college!

So it's forever since I've done this. The few and far between costume I've done hasn't had much blogging process with it, but I'm keen to get back on it.

I'm planning on making a 1920s dress to wear to Costume College this year. While my previous set of 1920s undies certainly did the job, I had a dream of a lovely silky matching underwear set ( Read more... )

I know, I know. These entries are getting farther and farther apart.

I've been taking a bit of a costume break over the last two years to focus on finishing my fashion diploma. And guess what, I did!

Alas something a little less stellar happened directly after that. While at one of the Jane Austen Dancers ball (which are fab by the way if you ( Read more... )