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18th c. Embroidered Waistcoats
Without question, what most people ask me for are 18th c. embroidered waistcoats. It makes sense, since that was the first truly ambitious embroidery project I tackled, and to this day, it’s still my...
View ArticleMoving day!
I’ve been hard at work this week making updates to the business website, and I’m excited to give you all a tour! First up, I have updated the Home page and overall look of the website, making it...
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1823 Eyelet Border
When browsing through possible design ideas, this border from the June 1823 edition of Ackermann’s Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufactures, Fashions and Politics caught my eye because it...
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Matching Borders, and more
One of the first questions I have when starting a design is what is the best way to get it to match up as flawlessly and as easily as possible. Some are pretty straightforward, while others take...
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Ongoing Projects – April 2015
There is so much going on in the studio right now, but I don’t feel like I have very much to show for it. Here are a few of the things keeping me busy. For one, I’m working through a massive studio...
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Button Freebie
After a bit more tweaking, I’m finally happy with how the 18th century suit button is looking. What do you think? This is silk thread on creamy silk satin, wrapped around a wooden button mould from...
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Giveaway –“Fashion from the Frame”
I recently stumbled across mention of an exhibit at the Bavarian National Museum titled “Mode aus dem Rahmen,” or Fashion from the Frame, focusing on “precious embroidered clothing of the late 18th...
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Costume College Planning
Costume College always seems to sneak up on me, no matter how much I plan. The reality is that I let business and life come before sewing for myself, and then try to make up the time in July, which...
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The myth of perfection
Lauren at Wearing History posted a very honest and inspiring piece last week about how people often only show the shiniest, happiest parts of our lives on social media, and how you never really know...
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Project Update – Linen Waistcoat
If you are a Facebook or Instagram follower, I’ve been teasing you lately with progress photos for the linen waistcoat I am recreating. Just to have it all in once place, I figured it was time for a...
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Renovations
It’s been a bit quiet around the blog lately, since I haven’t had any time to sew in the last few weeks. I’ve been itching to do more work on both personal projects and the linen waistcoat, but it’s...
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Collaborations
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...
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Camisole Eyelet Tutorial
The 1910 Camisole with Bows is almost ready for release! As I was working through a sample based on the Wearing History 1910’s Camisole or Corset Cover, I found one tricky bit that’s easier explained...
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Costume College 2015
I look forward to Costume College every year, because not only do I learn a ton from other talented costumers, I get to reconnect with friends from around the world. Previous years have planted the...
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The 10 foot Fichu
I make samples of all my products before I put them up for sale, because I want you to see real examples, not just a rendered drawing of what it might look like. For something like a border, I simply...
View ArticleA Regency bonnet veil
Earlier this summer I received an inquiry about making a Regency bonnet veil, which was exciting because I hadn’t considered that application for my embroidery designs. The inspiration example showed a...
View ArticleDelving into Hand Embroidery
I have to admit right up front, my journals and my hand embroidery projects share many similarities. I love picking out notebooks, I get excited and diligently write something every day, and then.....
View ArticleCostume College Planning
Costume College always seems to sneak up on me, no matter how much I plan. The reality is that I let business and life come before sewing for myself, and then try to make up the time in July, which...
View ArticleThe myth of perfection
Lauren at Wearing History posted a very honest and inspiring piece last week about how people often only show the shiniest, happiest parts of our lives on social media, and how you never really know...
View ArticleProject Update – Striped Linen Waistcoat
If you are a Facebook or Instagram follower, I’ve been teasing you lately with progress photos for the striped linen waistcoat I am recreating. Just to have it all in once place, I figured it was time...
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