Category Archives: Constructions Phase

From racing stripes to fine stripes

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

This weekend saw a lot of progress. I was able to get my Regency long stays completely finished, by adding a few extra zip bones to stabilize the areas where it buckles, and getting the bias tape across the bottom … Continue reading →

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Another dress done….. One more to go.

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Despite the sneak attack sinus infection, I was able to finish Annie’s dress for the picnic. That was about all I finished this weekend. lol. I didn’t get the accent ribbon sewn on until this evening after work. I am … Continue reading →

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Progress? Not so much…..

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

Last night, I was able to work on Annie’s new Regency dress for the picnic. We made a last minute change on the sleeves. I had cut out the poofy sleeves and linings, but thought that maybe she needed a … Continue reading →

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Quick fixes and new undies

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

On our trip to Kent State, we stopped in Mansfield and I purchased a pair of cotton cargo capris. From the very first time I wore them, they bagged around my hips, instead of them sitting where they needed to … Continue reading →

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Better late than never…

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

I had meant to post yesterday, but ran out of time. I nearly ran out of time again, today. This week will be very busy. I am down to the deadline for the Mini Martha Washington dress. In order to … Continue reading →

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Mentionable Unmentionables

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

This past weekend, PJ and I made incredible progress on our Victorian undergarments. On Saturday, we got started around noon, and after 13 hours of sewing, we finished both the chemise and drawers. We did take breaks for snacks and dinner, so … Continue reading →

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Change is in the air

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

Despite running way behind this past weekend, we did manage to get some progress made. It was exactly as I thought with the patterns. We made a mock up of both the Dore and the Silverado in a size 22 … Continue reading →

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Spellbound by the corset

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

I have always been fascinated by Victorian fashions. They seemed very glamorous, delicate and feminine to me. The hourglass figures also intrigued me. It wasn’t until I was in my mid-teens that I realized that it was the undergarment that … Continue reading →

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A whole lot of Victorian going on!

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

It’s starting to get exciting around here. I think Jane is even getting excited. All the patterns that PJ and I will be using arrived this afternoon. And I tell you, my mail man is a ninja. I heard his … Continue reading →

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