I admit this is definitely a challenge, and uncharted territory for me. Mrs C, could you explain taping a little…
On My First Pet … en l’Air – Toiling Around.
Aha, that's where I was going to put my tuppence in too. That sagging across the armhole line will be…
On My First Pet … en l’Air – Toiling Around.
Lithia - oh good advice! I already noticed it sagging a bit - thinking maybe extra stiffener across the top?…
On My First Pet … en l’Air – Toiling Around.
One thing that I learned with my pet en l'air is to make the neck a bit higher that you…
On My First Pet … en l’Air – Toiling Around.
I'm so excited that someone is finally producing silk shoes from this era (and for prices that won't break the…
On 18th c. Shoes: Why Silk Fabric and not Leather?
I have no help for you 🙁 I haven't made this style before. I do think it will look wonderful,…
On My First Pet … en l’Air – Toiling Around.
Oh you've caught me, MrsC, I did indeed say that. I was thinking about pinked edges on pleated self-trims, rather…
On My First Pet … en l’Air – Toiling Around.
Yum, cream and gold 🙂 But hmm, 'something simple', Didn't I read a post recently where you had had a…
On My First Pet … en l’Air – Toiling Around.
The skirt will be a cream-colored taffeta, and I'm thinking full length but not floor-dragging. I like walking length, too,…
On My First Pet … en l’Air – Toiling Around.
I draped sleeves on my polonaise gown...I ended up getting a working sleeve after about 15 tries. In the end…
On My First Pet … en l’Air – Toiling Around.