Nothing to See Here.
I was waiting to update until I had uploaded some pictures from my last couple of projects/events. This long Veterans’ Day weekend was going to be the perfect time to do so. Unfortunately, when I...
View ArticleOnly in My Dreams
I had a dream last night that I found my camera. Needless to say, I was somewhat disappointed when I woke up. But in actual sewing news, I went straight to Joann’s after work yesterday and picked up a...
View ArticlePlenty of Distractions
I spent most of this week watching all of the Harry Potter movies so that I’d be ready to go see the new one on Friday night. Needless to say, very little sewing got done. However, I did manage to...
View ArticleThought I’d be Done by Now
At least the corset now has a busk, which is the peskiest part for me. Part of me wants to go back out and work on it a bit more, but the lazy part of me is a little louder right now. On the other...
View ArticleToo Much of a Good Thing
My wrists are completely shot. It started while I was working on the eyelets for the corset…all the twisting and pressure I had to put on the awl took a toll. But then I just pushed to finish the...
View ArticleTaking Inventory
I’m starting to wonder if I’ll really have time to make the bodice before going to Dickens. I was counting on getting the bulk of the work done this week, but realistically, that’s just not going to...
View ArticleMock Up Central.
I LOVE when fittings go well. Like many others, I came home from CoCo with so many ideas. First up, I need to work on a new outfit (or outfits) for Dickens Fair. Bridget has been suggesting for a...
View ArticleSadness and Frustration
So, although my 1840’s corset is looking awesome, I’m not happy with it. I’m really kicking myself about it too, because I KNEW I should have waited until I had my usual lining fabric before...
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