Schuyler Mansion, taken by Matt H. Wade, published here under Creative Commons Well, I have to admit that I didn't take any pictures - but honestly, there wasn't as much to see as I expected. From the description, I thought that the first talk, on "the painstaking research and construction methods behind reproduction period clothing … Continue reading From Close-Up … Update
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Tomorrow's Activities
Tomorrow morning, I'm going to be going over to Schuyler Mansion in Albany for From Close-Up to Afar: Historical Clothing in Museum and Media. Explore what it means to create historical clothing - both in the creation of reproduction period clothing for museum exhibits and staff, and the less-than-perfect costumes quickly assembled for museum film. … Continue reading Tomorrow's Activities
A Worthy Attachment
I'd like to take a little break from writing about sewing for a little self-promotion. Back in very early 2011, I submitted a short story to the Jane Austen Made Me Do It story contest. I didn't win (and didn't even check to see how many votes mine got, because I am a coward), and … Continue reading A Worthy Attachment
Quite a Lot of Gown Progress
It's so nice when one finishes a foundation garment and gets to move forward on outer clothing. The latter moves so much faster! For the most part, I used the pattern I took from the sacque at the Albany Institute - the lining would be the same for either a sacque or a gown, in … Continue reading Quite a Lot of Gown Progress
The stays are done!
No pictures due them looking pretty much the same as before minus about 3/4" off the top in the back. I still think they're too small in the front, on both edges, but they're not unwearable. I was actually feeling a bit down about them until I looked at Edward Penny's The Profligate Punished by … Continue reading The stays are done!
Mimic of Modes 