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Hannibal Ballet Costume
Wednesday’s Project The Phantom of the Opera—Hannibal Ballet Costume A few years ago I decided to make a miniature version of one of the costumes from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. I chose Christine’s red and green … Continue reading
18th Century Undergarments: pt III
Wednesday’s Project 18th Century Undergarments: pt III Over the last few weeks, we’ve been looking at the set of undergarments I made to go with my Robe à l’Anglaise: a shift, a pair of stays, pocket hoops, and petticoat. Today … Continue reading
18th Century Undergarments: pt II
Wednesday’s Project 18th Century Undergarments—Part II Last week we began to examine the set of 18th century undergarments I’d made to go with my Robe à l’Anglaise. I made a shift, a pair of stays, a set of pocket hoops, … Continue reading
18th Century Undergarments: Pt I
Wednesday’s Projects 18th Century Undergarments—Part I Some time ago, I realized that I needed a complete set of undergarments to wear under an 18th century dress. I did the research, found some accurate-looking patterns, and got busy. The ensemble would … Continue reading
Pincushions
Wednesday’s Project Pincushions While writing an article, I needed to research how to make your own pincushions. In so doing, I came across Martha Stewart’s Homegrown Tomatoes. How adorable! I had to try making my own. They looked ridiculously easy, … Continue reading
1870s Calico Day Dress
Wednesday’s Project 1870s Teal Calico Day Dress I began this dress in May of 2010 and it didn’t take long to make—but I never finished it. I had a vague sketch that I’d drawn to guide me, but it wasn’t … Continue reading
Green Dotted Dress
Wednesday’s Project Green Dotted Dress This dress began when I fell in love with a dotted cotton print from Jo~Ann’s. It was cream with shades of aqua, teal, lime green, and a very dark green. The fabric was just so … Continue reading