For Bumbersnoot himself, I was poking about on the internet looking for ideas when I discovered wine cork holders. Why one would want such a thing is beyond me, however, they are metal, come in animal shapes and the dachshund one makes a perfect base …
Since I had some white lining fabric left over from my second Victorian petticoat, I decided to make some modern ones as well. I used my ancient store-bought petticoat as a pattern, making one the same length, one three inches shorter and one three inches …
This dress incorporated so many new things! My first George & Ginger Pattern, first sew-along online and first time doing lace insert panels. I am delighted with how it came out. The pattern is the George & Ginger Mood Dress, with pockets added. The fabric …
My Saturday night outfit for the 2016 Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade Ball was Daybreak, using my yellow 1910s dress as a base. I lit up the skirt, added a cloak, jewellery and a crown. The cloak is Simplicity 1582, view D, which is actually the …
This Ragtime era dress was my re-entry into historical sewing in 2012, after not doing any at all while I was at university. It has proved to be a very versatile dress and I seem to alter it slightly every time I wear it! The …
This is my very first attempt at a Regency dress. For my inspiration I looked at earlier Regency dresses from 1800-1810, influenced by the classical statuary of ancient Greece. I used Simplicity 4055, view A, without the overskirt and with extra fabric in the back …
This is my first foray into the world of hoop skirts: an 1860s ball gown for Viennese Nights in San Diego, 2016. I learned that you have to walk differently (slow and smooth), sit differently (between the hoops) and that if your hoop skirt is …
In 2005 I made my very first major costume: a green satin colonial dress. It was very much a costume, but I did a lace overlay on the front and managed to put in the zip. I used Simplicity 5041, view D, with lace added …