Category Archives: Problems with Jane

Jane strikes again

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Things have been going smoothly in the sewing room. Maybe a little too smoothly. lol. This past weekend saw more progress on the hubby’s costume (just about finished with it – you can see the update on the diary page … Continue reading →

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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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Jane goes to rehab while I go to Kent State

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Jane has finally gotten out of hand. I’m not sure where she got the hooch, but you can tell by the serious lean she has in the photo to the left that she is three sheets to the wind! No … Continue reading →

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Vines, Flowers, Needles and Thread

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

Just a small post to say that since I’m not able to start on my Victorian costume, I have decided to experiment on a few embroidery designs for my cotehardie project. I retrieved a couple of packs of linen, some … Continue reading →

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