As a robust lady myself, and new to costuming, I have run into a few issues too. The first is…
On Pattern Grading, Not For the Faint of Heart
I admire your tenacity in tackling this endeavor! I have to do this by looking at modern multisized patterns to…
On Pattern Grading, Not For the Faint of Heart
Can't wait to see the finished product! Hopefully everything will be downhill from here since you've already put so much…
On Pattern Grading, Not For the Faint of Heart
Yes ma'am, it's the primary reason why I tend to sew costuems for toehrs and not myself - I can…
On Pattern Grading, Not For the Faint of Heart
Alisa, You're right that it probably isn't exactly like in the movie. Kirsten Dunst's style has definitely been modernized! I…
On Costume Analytics: Marie Antoinette’s Dove Grey Riding Habit
I have a friend who made a gown like this and I must say the design really makes you want…
On Cranach and Holbein and Durer, Oh My…
Argh! 🙂 I don't think I should have seen this. The second "From the Met" photo especially got me... my…
On Costume Analytics: Marie Antoinette’s Dove Grey Riding Habit
@American Duchess: I think you're totally right with the way you explain their artistic choices. And their creative choices are…
On Costume Analytics: Marie Antoinette’s Dove Grey Riding Habit
I know, bad to the core. ;D I know, fabrics is by far my drug of choice!
On Cranach and Holbein and Durer, Oh My…
Usually I don't like cotton-candy colors, but those stays are sooo pretty! @Deborah - you could wear them to a…
On Stays – Olympe’s Test Stays Complete