Ok, here's the tentative plan for my forthcoming 1860s ball gown ( Read more... )

So I was just thinking about upcoming events, and wanted to run some thoughts by you gals ( Read more... )

Well, since the black elizabethan is done, I need to plan/start another project. I've got two in mind right now ( Read more... )

Okay, I have the most ridiculously crazy and hilarious idea. Which could be a bad thing.

I was thinking about how I could use my baby blue silk taffeta, and then I stumbled upon a random image of Cinderella online. I put two and two together, and.... CINDERELLA DRESS!

Here's the classic Disney Cinderella, which everyone recognizes.

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Seeing as I'm not in the mood to discuss the lack of my progress on my Elizabethan coat, I'll talk about a forthcoming project.

I bought this perfect blue silk taffeta on Ebay last week. Over 12 yards for $98. Talk about a deal! Naturally it is calling to become an amazing new gown. The question is, which style?

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I'm pretty much decided on what kind of 18th century dress I'm going to make. However, I'm still not sure which materials to use on one part of the outfit ( Read more... )

I'm having a super-tough time decided where to start with an 18th century dress, and where on earth I'll be able to wear it/them ( Read more... )

Yay, a happy post ( Read more... )

Despite all the other garbiness going on in my brain right now, for some reason I started thinking about summer garb yesterday. Uprising was alright weather-wise last year- I even thought it was a little cold for my tastes. But, Whipping Winds was awfully hot. I absolutely sweltered in just my shirt and kirtle. So, I need to make something lighter ( Read more... )

So, for my 1860s fancy day dress, I *think* I'm going to go with a white dress with colorful trim. Notice I said think, because seriously, I'm not so sure. I love love love white dresses, as you all know, and I think a white day dress won't look too wedding-like. One issue I'm having is trying to determine the fabrics used on these dresses. Cotton ( Read more... )