The corset is almost finished - I just have to do the cups. So there will be good pictures soon, I hope. But for now, I'm looking at more painting sources, this time from the Victoria & Albert Museum. (Sorry about the color cards - they're probably there to show scale, since a lot of … Continue reading Yet More Sources – V&A
Petticoat and Corset
Those promised pictures! I would have taken a picture of the petticoat on me but it's dreadfully unflattering without stays, and I didn't feel like taking the time to really get dressed. The pleats from the inside. I whipped them down to the twill tape with waxed linen thread. Yes, the fabric has a strangely … Continue reading Petticoat and Corset
Silver Gala Dress: A More Thoughtful Post
There are a few days between me and this dress, so now I can look at it all in a more rational way. I volunteer at the National Museum of Dance, which is having its 25th anniversary this year. A few days ago, it held its Silver Gala - attended by the likes of Marylou … Continue reading Silver Gala Dress: A More Thoughtful Post
18th c. Petticoat
A while ago I bought some sky-blue linen with a slightly open weave to make a petticoat out of, for a planned jacket/petticoat outfit. I partially made up the jacket too small and I'm going to be redoing that soon, but I figured that since the side seams of the petticoat were already done I'd … Continue reading 18th c. Petticoat
The worst sewing project ever
I feel like I shouldn't even write about this because it's been mostly done by my mom, but she is wonderful and the world needs to be educated. *blows her a kiss* A while ago, one of my supervisors at the museum where I intern asked if I could make her a dress for a … Continue reading The worst sewing project ever
Mimic of Modes 