My attempt to document my haphazard projects. Thursday, July 27, 2017. Also chasing a toddler kind of precludes having the time to sew and paint very much! I thought it was fitting that as the little sister, she have little dots to his big polka dots. I just trying it, Mom. Again and I still had leftover War.

The fabric is a printed silk taffeta from my stash. I also made a matching reticule, with my leftover fabric and lining.

Friday, August 14th, 2015. Friday, August 14th, 2015. Please excuse the long quiet on the blog. As you can guess, I have thrown myself into making the corded Regency stays. So I am hoping that these hints might ma.

To all who mourn in Israel, He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. Thursday, August 13, 2015. Underskirt Completed! Step one in the Grape Soda dress is finished! The last knot of thread on the underskirt was knotted about two hours ago! I am so excited! Links to this post.

I have a little bit of each of the original fabrics squirreled away, and with very careful design and perhaps some piecing, it might be possible to make a new one. Question is, what should the new bodice look like? Should the lattice design from the skirt be echoed in the top? Where, and how? Should it include the evil gauze of evil? Links to this post.

Full Time Costumer, Part Time Derby Girl. Sunday, August 16, 2015. The Venetian at Costume College. Yes, this is indeed another post about my damn Venetian dress. Go look at this painting. Go look at it now.

Tuesday, August 11, 2015. More from the 99c Store. I did want to post a couple more hacks that were well received. Hack the first- place mat template. These are made from flexible plastic, easy to cut to shape. This pliable material would work great for stencils too. Hack the second- hair donut chignon.

An exploration of historical costume. Over a year ago, I was reading this post. The skirt closes with an invisible zipper and a button tab on the waistband.