The dressmaker could nearly finish the dress and do the sleeve pleating/setting during the final fitting on the customer. This…
On Setting 18th Century Sleeves the 18th Century Way
This has been bothering me a lot with viking re-enacting community. There's A LOT of "never" and "always", when we…
On The Problem with “Always” and “Never” in Historical Costuming
Oh, don't be! It had all kinds of weirdness!
On The Return of Mademoiselle Guimard
I'm kind of horrified that you deconstructed that fabulous blue gown. It was the first project I saw of yours…
On The Return of Mademoiselle Guimard
I'm kind of horrified that you deconstructed that fabulous blue gown. It was the first project I saw of yours…
On The Return of Mademoiselle Guimard
How inspiring! I love your sketch so much--it's fun to peek "behind the scenes" of other people's designs. Thanks for…
On The Return of Mademoiselle Guimard
Thank you! Oh, you're still ahead of me, lol. I tried the robe and scrapped it, so I'm starting from…
On The Return of Mademoiselle Guimard
Thank you! I have some embroidery on my gown fabric, but the embroidered edges might take some thinking through...I can…
On The Return of Mademoiselle Guimard
Did you use any particular pattern? I'm not sure where to start with the poofy pants...
On The Return of Mademoiselle Guimard
I have some things on my "normal/vintage" sewing list to check off first, but I'm hoping to get started on…
On The Return of Mademoiselle Guimard