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sewing to distraction: April 2012
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I started with academic regalia, but I have since expanded into other areas. Monday, April 9, 2012. Ageless Pattern 1016 #2. Check out this super sweet parasol I got in Gettysburg this weekend! It should be a perfect accessory for the mourning costume. Sometimes, even smiling make my face ache! It really pays to test the muslin with the sleeves. In this pattern, it was the process of attaching the basque (the hip skirt/peplum-ish bit). The pattern says "Attach the Basque from #7 to #8. Insert the...Step ...
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sewing to distraction: October 2013
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I started with academic regalia, but I have since expanded into other areas. Sunday, October 20, 2013. Ada Lovelace: Finished Product. I finished this project back in late July, but right afterwards life geared back up again for school. This afternoon I find myself with some free time, so here are the last of the construction photos and some of the finished product. Bonnie Figured out that we needed support for the side rolls. Hair wrapped around the rolls. Finished with comb, veil, and flowers. I won be...
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sewing to distraction: Laughing Moon Silverado Corset #1
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I started with academic regalia, but I have since expanded into other areas. Sunday, July 15, 2012. Laughing Moon Silverado Corset #1. Whelp this corset ain't gonna build itself. Several years ago, I started a muslin for Laughing Moon's Silverado Corset Pattern. Although I did not cut a size 8, I ordered the size 8 kit to get the shortest possible bones and busk. I "borrowed" the following images from Farthingtales.ca because it shows the difference between the two corsets offered in this pattern:. Being...
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sewing to distraction: Steampunk Alice in Wonderland
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I started with academic regalia, but I have since expanded into other areas. Monday, May 27, 2013. Steampunk Alice in Wonderland. This was the first time I really put together a costume as a recognizable character. A friend of mine wanted to do Steampunk Ariel as an excuse to make a swimming costume, so I said I'd play along. I made the Laughing Moon drawers. I used the Simplicity Chemise pattern. I used the corset I made from the Laughing Moon Silverado pattern. Here's photos of the hoop skirt and apron:.
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sewing to distraction: March 2013
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I started with academic regalia, but I have since expanded into other areas. Monday, March 18, 2013. Ageless Patterns #1036 (AP1036) "1869 Short Corset for Fleshy Lady 36 Bust - 26 Waist". Inspired by Lauren over at American-Duchess.com. I decided to attempt a more comfortable corset. I selected Ageless Patterns #1036. Muslin #1: back view. Pressure points and other problems. The red arrow points to the way that the side bones seems to bend the corset out of shape. The X indicates where the secon...I was...
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sewing to distraction: May 2013
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I started with academic regalia, but I have since expanded into other areas. Friday, May 31, 2013. Looking forward, I'm thinking about three things:. 1) Yet Another Corset. I'd like to continue the hunt for a supportive, slightly waist reducing, and comfortable corset. I get closer every time, but I'm not there yet. I have this pattern for a fantastic tea gown. 3) Ada Lovelace Costume. As a female computer scientist and seamstress, I'm not sure that I can avoid making this costume for much longer. Images...
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sewing to distraction: Ada Lovelace: Finished Product
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I started with academic regalia, but I have since expanded into other areas. Sunday, October 20, 2013. Ada Lovelace: Finished Product. I finished this project back in late July, but right afterwards life geared back up again for school. This afternoon I find myself with some free time, so here are the last of the construction photos and some of the finished product. Bonnie Figured out that we needed support for the side rolls. Hair wrapped around the rolls. Finished with comb, veil, and flowers. I won be...
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sewing to distraction: July 2012
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I started with academic regalia, but I have since expanded into other areas. Friday, July 27, 2012. Laughing Moon Silverado Corset #8 FINISHED! So here it is, all flossed and looking pretty. Here are some close ups of the flossing details. This was my first attempt, and I have to admit that I was inspired by these images. From demeasuringtape's livejournal page. Bottom edge flossing design. Close up of the front, where several bones meet close together. Top of the half length bones that run up the hip.
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sewing to distraction: More Lovelace Previews
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I started with academic regalia, but I have since expanded into other areas. Friday, July 19, 2013. Tacking down the bodice pleats with running stitches. Being careful not to let the stitches show on the organza. My super talented friend, Bonnie, styling my wig for me. So good! This is stunning, I cant wait to see the finished dress. The fabric is lovely, and just perfect for the portrait. July 30, 2013 at 5:21 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Corded Petticoat (Historical Sew Fortnightly Chall.
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sewing to distraction: July 2013
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I started with academic regalia, but I have since expanded into other areas. Friday, July 19, 2013. Tacking down the bodice pleats with running stitches. Being careful not to let the stitches show on the organza. My super talented friend, Bonnie, styling my wig for me. So good! Links to this post. Sunday, July 14, 2013. I've been blogging all afternoon, and I'm getting a little burned out, but I couldn't resist posting a few pics of my progress on the Ada Lovelace gown. Links to this post. I chickened ou...
