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I've been thinking and plotting this piece for about six months. I had an idea about a bustle gown with the bustles held up by watch faces with cogs and chains connecting them. It took a while to sort it all out, but I figured out a few final details this weekend, so I started the piece.

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And because I don't have a ton to say, I thought I'd make a fun post of costumes I made this year:
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It started as a halloween costume and then, like most projects, gained a life of its own. I used Truly Victorian 1870's Underskirt and 1873 Polonaise for the patterns.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Chocolatemog!!!!

I'm making this cake for Guy Fawkes Brunch...


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I might need to get this:


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