A while ago, I made myself an underbust corset, embroidered chemise (from a period pattern!), and a Victorian-styled skirt as part of a steampunky outfit. The whole outfit was designed with a bolero-type thing to go on top, but I never quite got around to that. I made a pattern from my most favoritest jacket, and cut out all the pieces (except, ( Read more... )

You know, I adore dogs. I am really, really sad that I do not have a dog right now. I dogsit. I walk dogs. I am, in general, a dog lover. HOWEVER. That does not mean that I want your two football-sized yappy beasts chasing me as I take my morning jog on the beach. It's really annoying when I have to stop because the little white one is circling me ( Read more... )