April marks the start of a new sew-along, and this time I’m teaming up with Lauren of Wearing History. The project is an embroidered camisole or blouse, using the design we collaborated on a couple years ago. So for this month’s giveaway, I’m offering a copy of both the Wearing History e-pattern plus your choice
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I’ve adored the craziness of 1830s fashion for years: the ridiculous hair, the big sleeves, the delicate ballet slippers. Then last fall I bought a set of fat quarters from Moda’s Little Miss Sunshine line. I fell in love with all the strawberry prints, but the green colorway in particular caught my eye. It’s not
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I’ve met so many wonderful people in the costuming community over the years, and this spring and summer I’ve been lucky enough for several of those connections to turn into collaborations. Since one has already launched and another is very close, it’s high time I told you a little more about them. After a trip
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One of my current client projects is a reform corset to be worn with a WWI nurse’s uniform. This corset presents an interesting challenge because while there are plenty of old advertisements to be found, images of existing corsets are hard to find and often don’t show much detail. Back views are even harder to find,
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The black silk petticoat is finally completely sewn, and is now just awaiting the remaining ribbon embellishment. Such a relief! It has been put aside temporarily so that I can work on other things. Up next: late Victorian wear for 3, due in 3 weeks. Yes, that is panic you hear. I’m not entirely sure
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I locked myself out of the sewing studio for a few days, which meant no sewing at all aside from some hand-sewing I had in the house. I finally had more keys made and a long weekend home alone, so I designated it an all-sewing weekend, and invited over a couple of friends. My plan
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We all have that project that is going so well, and then – bam! Not so much. This silk petticoat has been that project for me. The pattern was going fine, even finishing with bound seams instead of the serger was going fine, and then I got to the ruffle. I’ve made plenty of
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