It's looking great so far. I can't wait to see the finished piece.
On A Sudden Wrap-Front Gown of the 1790s
Shoes are often the hardest to get right; but of course with your help we will all be one step…
On “Why Don’t I Look Right?” : Getting The Look Spot-On with Historical Costumes
The Drawstring - I marked the placement of the empire waist with pins. It was curved in this case, because…
On A Sudden Wrap-Front Gown of the 1790s
I am curious on how you installed the drawstring.
On A Sudden Wrap-Front Gown of the 1790s
This danish gown has been my white whale. I've been doggedly pursuing, trying and failing at it. I will have…
On A Sudden Wrap-Front Gown of the 1790s
This is soooo beautiful! I've been wanting to make one in a similar style to this for so long...but I…
On A Sudden Wrap-Front Gown of the 1790s
Both really good points, Lithia and Rowenna, especially about the makeup. Both modern sensibilities that have to be pushed aside…
On “Why Don’t I Look Right?” : Getting The Look Spot-On with Historical Costumes
Fabulous!!! Spoonflower is far too big a temptation! Great designs, Duchie.
On American Duchess 18th century Fabric Collection (1750-1800) on Spoonflower
Awesome post! If I can add one detail I notice a lot--makeup. I've seen some lovely ensembles dragged down a…
On “Why Don’t I Look Right?” : Getting The Look Spot-On with Historical Costumes
Great post and the part about waist placement in particular. I think a lot of people don't realise that the…
On “Why Don’t I Look Right?” : Getting The Look Spot-On with Historical Costumes