Sounds pretty! I get a bodice out of less than half a yard, and depending on the type of sleeves,…
On V296: Victorian Christmas…Stuff
Thanks! I have some of those buttons -- some black, some look like MOP (grey irridescent) and some cream. I…
On V295: Victorian Plastic – Yes, Victorian; Yes, Plastic
Vulcanite continues to be used today in pipe stems, and I'd imagine it was used for the same purpose in…
On V295: Victorian Plastic – Yes, Victorian; Yes, Plastic
I did not know that! I'm going to mention this post in my blog in the next couple of days!
On V295: Victorian Plastic – Yes, Victorian; Yes, Plastic
Thanks for posting this! I have been wondering about this type of thing for quite some time and always forget…
On V295: Victorian Plastic – Yes, Victorian; Yes, Plastic
I am a believer in synthetics so long as they have the same look and hand as the silk they…
On V294: LACMA Sacque-Ma Fabric on the Way!
Oh, I had not thought of using silk thread. I shall get some!
On V294: LACMA Sacque-Ma Fabric on the Way!
Yes indeed! I will have to see what the weight of the brocade is, and try to get something similar…
On V294: LACMA Sacque-Ma Fabric on the Way!
It's coming from India...maybe it will smell like curry? mmm...currrrrryyy....
On V294: LACMA Sacque-Ma Fabric on the Way!
Oh yesss....but have to keep le dogs away. They will be jealous.
On V294: LACMA Sacque-Ma Fabric on the Way!