I put together all the pieces for the purple bodice of the Pre-Raphaelite outfit. It's done out of the same linen as the chemise, except dyed lavendar, and it has a cotton canvas lining. Now all it needs is to be pressed, to have the little caps over the shoulders put on, the trim (the same as for the chemise), and I need to bind the bottom and at ( Read more... )

Finished the lacing rings on the blue chemise. Here's a pic:

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My new dress form arrived today! She's wonderful - and I've decided to name her Antoinette.

Here she is:

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I figured I would share a few pictures, while I'm at it. These are all sketches for my Pre-Raphaelite outfit, which will consist of a chemise dress with fitted sleeves, an over dress with hanging sleeves, and a canvas-lined bodice. I have already dyed all of the linen, and the body pieces of the chemise are put together.


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I have decided to create a dress diary blog - both so I can remember what all I do with each of my projects, and to share and connect with other costumers. Hopefully, I will remember to actually post as I go. And hopefully, I will figure out how to use a livejournal in the first place. Wish me luck ( Read more... )