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Yes, I am Still Alive 2 Jul 2012 | 12:23 am
I took a hiatus from blogging to concentrate on a new job and getting some thing at home in order. Things look peachy now. No new steampunk or victorian projects at the moment, although I seem to ha...
Purple People Eaters are Real? 1 Jan 2012 | 05:04 pm
After much measuring, cutting, pinning and sewing, let me just say, "IT LIVES!" That probably sounds like something you would hear around Halloween but, in this case, the phrase is justified. The bo...
1865 Bodice Update 20 Aug 2011 | 08:33 am
So, I stared at the three bodice patterns I have in my possession and decided I don't like any of them for what I want to make. It sucks, especially when I'm on a deadline. Yes, I have plenty of tim...
Elliptical Skirt 16 Aug 2011 | 11:04 pm
Aren't my titles so original lately? I'll blame it on sleep deprivation brought on by my sewing mojo being in overdrive. So here is the skirt that goes with the cage crinoline and petticoat from the...
Operation Petticoat 15 Aug 2011 | 10:25 pm
I love muslin. In the last two months, I have gone through 4 25yd bolts of the stuff and now I need more. But here is what ate up my last bolt, aside from chemises and test fittings. You can just s...
Elliptical Crinoline Adventures 15 Aug 2011 | 01:47 am
Here is what my table looked like while I was putting my elliptical cage crinoline together (pattern by www.trulyvictorian.com). Normally my table is clutter free while working on a project but it lo...
Simple and Fun 3 Aug 2011 | 07:45 am
Here's a knit wrap I made with a lama wool mix made by Cascade yarns. The design is simple but fun. I know, it's kinda hot to be thinking about knit wraps made out of wool right now but the colors w...
Check Out My Transitional Hoop Outfit! 28 Jul 2011 | 04:38 pm
Here is a post Civil War get-up over an early bustle, otherwise known as a transitional hoop. I apologize for the poor picture quality, it was snapped quickly with a cell phone camera in a dimly lit ...
Bust Gore Corset 16 Jul 2011 | 12:20 am
Bust gore version of a Victorian Corset. Made of two layers of coutil with a top layer of silk. I'm currently working on faux flossing. The adventurous sewer in me hit after the fact so the flossin...
Here There Be Underwear 13 Jul 2011 | 07:40 am
Completed Corset (minus lacing aglets which came in the mail today) back view of completed corset collar detail of chemise hem detail of chemise gusset detail of chemise inside sleeve detail (Hou...
