PROJECTS
| 1930s Blouse & Skirt
I had put this blouse down for a while thinking that I might not like it when I picked it up again… read more about my 1930s blouse & skirt project |
| 1930s Blouse & Skirt
I had put this blouse down for a while thinking that I might not like it when I picked it up again… read more about my 1930s blouse & skirt project |
Okay, it’s time to get organized. The problem with having a website is that all of my mental costuming ends up in print, so to speak. So I get all excited about one project after another, but don’t actually follow through on them. So it’s time to get practical!
My 1760 robe a la francaise is officially temporarily retired. I’m unhappy with so many aspects of it that I just can’t face it for a while. One of my other current projects — specifically the 1930’s blouse & skirt — is only awaiting a hem to become a finished project.
So what’s up next? Practicality states that it will be the 1875 afternoon & ball gown, because I have almost all of the supplies for it that I need (except a bit more muslin to finish the petticoat and make a mockup). Everything else on my mental list requires some kind of financial outlay, so I’m going to put them off for now.
I’m also amending my list of upcoming projects to things that are REALLY upcoming… so some things are gone and there’s one new one.
Okay! Now I feel organized.
| Real Regency & Victorian Clothing
Contest time! I’m extending my Real Regency & Victorian Clothing directory to include 1750-1919. This is way too many eras to cram into one title, so help me come up with something catchy! Suggestions? |
| 1897 bead embroidered evening dress
I can tell that I’m starting to develop a terminal case of inability-to-finish-itis, as evidenced by my growing list of current projects… read more about my 1890s bead embroidered evening dress |
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1830s resources
Heather and I are teaching a class at this year’s Costume College — an overview of women’s fashions during the 1830s. We’re doing lots of research, but I thought I’d also post here — anyone know of any great resources for this period (websites, books, etc.)? Has anyone used any of the major 1830s dress patterns (Past Patterns, Patterns of History, Truly Victorian)? |