Ball dress with silk evening spencer c. This resolve was further strengthened by the very helpful post. On the subject by the inimitable Natalie Garbett.

Frills and Furbelows, Corsets and Cuffs, Prose and Poetry, Mittens and Muffs. August 1, 2015 by Tea in a Teacup. In this series I have been making a midshipman uniform for my 9-year-old son. The period I am focussing on for this uniform is the years between 1795-1812. In this particular post I have been working on a waistcoat. Have a useful summary of the British n.

For the photoshoot I got some help from my friend, modelling my new 17th century outfit. She wore the 17th century bodice, skirt. Accessoriced with a string of pearls and a Violine.

Living History, Sewing, and Crafting. I loved the pointed tails on view D. I also love working with stripes and getting the lines to match up in the center back! Here is a view of the side bit that was added. At least it looks nice with the stripes.

How I Wrote Letters to 1814. A little while ago I teased you with some images of letters I sent to 1814.

Legacies for Cats, Pensions for Dogs, and the Spaniel Willed to Horace Walpole. A Toy Spaniel, A Pomeranian, and A Maltese Terrier at a Basket by Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Wegener, 1855. In the present day, it is not at all uncommon to make provisions for your pets when writing out your will. This is not a modern conceit. Century, there were many who provided for their beloved animal companions in just such a fashion.

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.

Corsets, Bustles, and Petticoats, Oh My! Friday, July 24, 2015. Meet Beatrice and Farewell Grampa. So this post is about a month in the making. The sewing desk my grampa built. Unsure of when, but the original picture was taken at least after 1981. Once I got her hom.

Previously Music, Corsets and Star Wars. Asymp; Leave a comment. Finally, my pink calash is finished! After starting the project 10 months ago and running out of fabric, Burnley and Trowbridge. Restocked their Pink Lutestring so I was able to use the matching fabric for wide ribbons instead of having some dyed to match! To be brief, the construction was basically as Serena Dyer.