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Teal Victorian Doll Costume Part II: THE DRESS

I can't believe I am FINALLY done with this thing! Anyway, pics first. DSCN2468 A few construction notes first. I was determined for this to be as historically accurate as possible. Patterns of Fashion 2: Englishwomen's Dresses and Their Construction C.1860-1940 Janet Arnold Based on a late 1870's dresses. Some... Read more →

Teal Victorian Doll Costume Part I: Foundations

Well, I'm posting Part I because I am SO CLOSE to being done with the entire outfit! I can almost taste the end :P It has taken me ages (I suppose it is all relative, actual construction time hasn't been very much) because everything is just SO SMALL. And now... Read more →

Movies!

Some from over a month ago. Just thought it was time to post some. Bright Star Bright Star Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish A movie about John Keats and his romance with Fanny Brawne. Highly recommended by me. Fantastic story, great costumes. Really heartbreaking, since Keats dies when he is 25,... Read more →

Sewing Projects: Wrap Dress and Pleated Skirt

No clever names for these :P Here they are! DSCN2442 Another one that I didn't have a pattern, didn't alter patters, and didn't frankstein patterns. The only mistake was the shape of the skirt on the front panels. I made the side seams straight instead of flared, but the back... Read more →

Ski Trip 2010: Waterville Valley, NH, USA

Well, the trip started out as quite an adventure. We were leaving my aunt's house and got a message from the resort that the condo was out of power. The entire town was out of power. Practically the whole STATE was out of power. Could be fixed that night, could... Read more →