We are in full swing preparation for our pending visit to Versailles, France for the 2017 Fetes Galantes at the end of May. I have personally been enjoying exploring my creative outlet (patterning and sewing). For the man's shirt, I've selected an off white lightweight blend of linen and ramie. The pattern is from Reconstructing [...]
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Constructing the Foundational Undergarments Part 2: Pocket Panniers (cont’d)
I really wanted to post the second part of the breeches, but I'm waiting on more buttons. I miscounted the buttons and didn't have enough to finish the buttons for the try on, so I had to order more from NYC. A few more days...Not wanting to lose any momentum and already having tackled the [...]
Constructing 18th Century Fly-front Breeches – Part 1
OK - so it’s been a while since my last post...Timing is critical now. Fêtes is 3 months away! It is time to get very busy! Let’s just say that the holiday season was filled with friends and family. Lots of business travel and also some travel for leisure. I am pretty sure that I’ve [...]
The Button Search Continues…NYC
I love the fall...The crisp air, leaves changing color, sweaters, PSLs...It really is my favorite time of the year. Mid-September through the New Year. I do look forward to decorating the house for Halloweentime! That being said, it has been a crazy, hectic travel time as well. After Australia, I’ve been to Minneapolis, MIT in [...]
Searching for Buttons Down Under
I’ve mentioned that my job requires much travel and a lot of the times, it is to pretty exciting places (Sydney Harbor upon my arrival - above). That is, if one finds the time to take in the sites. Because I travel so much, I don’t often add any extra time onto trips simply because [...]
The Mad Hatter!
OK - I know...I was supposed to make a hooped petticoat next, but what I’ve realized in doing some more research is that if I use the right boning in the pocket hoops, I won’t need anymore than just that. So, why isn’t my next post on the making the shift or the petticoat? Well, [...]
Constructing the Foundational Undergarments Part 1: Pocket Panniers
As I mentioned in my last post, for the undergarments, I selected a 3 oz. weight white Irish linen. I purchased 10 yards off of EBay for $9/yd. It’s a 60” wide fabric and should be enough to complete the shift (under dress), the hoop petticote and my undershirt/undershorts. For the pocket panniers (pocket hoops), [...]
Fabric Selection and a great trip to Vancouver, B.C.
At the beginning of June after I had established my timeline for constructing these garments, I immediately visited the Pinterest board my close friend, Joyce, and I created to captured all ideas and looks for Fetes Galantes. Below, is one image that inspired us for our trip.Looking back at it now, it was obviously the [...]
Singes En Taffet Violet 