A Fractured Fairytale

I’m a sucker for accessories.

December 18, 2012 - comments

Since my current sewing progress is rather boring (new shifts are not exactly thrilling blog material), I thought I would share some of my most recent accessory finds. You know one of my favorite parts of costuming is spending hours on eBay and Etsy searching for just the right thing to complete my outfit. I can’t help it. It’s an addiction.

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Filed under: 1770s: accessories, 1785: Riding Habit, antiques, jewelry, Williamsburg Wardrobe

Most of a Waistcoat

December 13, 2012 - comments

While waiting for the regency stays and card party dress fabric to arrive, I’ve been plugging away on my riding habit; this time tackling the waistcoat.

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Filed under: 1780s, 1785: Riding Habit, Williamsburg Wardrobe

Cream Pelisse Finished

December 6, 2012 - comments

Have you ever had a project that seemed simple in theory, but fought you every step of the way?

The CADD Is Too Strong

November 24, 2012 - comments

...aka what I'm working on next.

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Filed under: 1800s: 1810 grey evening dress

New 1780s Stays Complete!

November 20, 2012 - comments

When we last left off, I had just scaled up and fitted the 1780 stays pattern from Corsets and Crinolines. Now, after a few minor setbacks, my stays are complete!

In a perfect world these would be hand sewn, but time constraints and physical ability can’t be ignored. I want to have these and the dresses to go over them finished in time for my Williamsburg trip in March.

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