In the midst of scrambling to sew for Gettysburg, I attended the Burnley and Trowbridge stays workshop this weekend. It was incredibly helpful for my job to learn more about measuring and fitting various body types for period support garments and I'm looking forward to trying out the techniques at work. It also meant getting to finally start a new ( Read more... )

Growing up in the 90s, American Girl dolls were probably one of the most coveted toys for girls. My parents rarely denied us anything and we have been very fortunate my whole life--but for some unknown reason, my parents never budged on American Girl dolls. I envied all of my friends who had them and contented myself with poring over the beautiful ( Read more... )

This ended up being my favorite gown to wear at Costume College. Comfortable and easy to wear!

The gown is entirely hand sewn using period construction methods and was draped on the body. I wore it with fine muslin wrist ruffles, kerchief, and petticoat, as well as the beautiful silk gauze apron that Emma made for my birthday.


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I leave tomorrow morning for California to spend a week with my family before Costume College starts. I really want to have all of my CoCo prep done as soon as possible so that I can focus on my family and give my wrist a true rest from working. I was super good for the first two weeks after surgery but then I really needed to get stuff done, so I ( Read more... )

I attended my first Burnley and Trowbridge workshop and have come away with an almost completed polonaise jacket! It's made out of a striped sheer white cotton that matches a flounced petticoat I finished last year. The workshop was so fun! Of course, it helps when you're fitting with one of your best friends ( Read more... )

They're not the best pictures, but they are pictures!

This print is so awesome for mimicking 18th c "shell'd" prints. Although it looks surprisingly modern, check out these originals:

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/75153887506338817/

https://www.facebook.com/foundlingtokens/photos/pb.142916505743501.-2207520000.1412136854./157379224297229/?type=3& ( Read more... )

Unfortunately, I didn't take construction pictures of the entire process... I got too caught up in everything, and learning completely new ways of doing things! But here are a couple images of some of the early steps, and some pictures of it after it's done to highlight a few interesting things ( Read more... )

Oh, I had such a wonderful time this year! I was definitely happy to spend the time with my family on Friday and Sunday, but next year I absolutely will stay the entire weekend. I loved getting to spend time with everybody, and meet many LJ friends in person at last. Thank you to everyone for letting me hang out with you. The first time I went to ( Read more... )

At long last, the riding habit is revealed! I hope it's not anti-climactic!. It was a LOT of work, even though it looks rather plain. Tailoring is... an entirely different beast from dressmaking! Different techniques, different stitches. Mike and I had a complete mis-communication over something because what he told me to do means two different ( Read more... )

I found my camera!! So now I have cap and riding habit construction pics. Still waiting on riding habit photo shoot pics. I promise they exist!!

Anyway, remember this cap I posted about a while ago? Here's detailed shots of the rolled hems and whipped gathers.


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