Picture Progress

I thought it was high time to see what I've been up to, rather than just reading ;)

The blue silk corset with 3 flat felled seams to go. I got it down to about 5 eyelets in 15 minutes.

The corset without bones and binding. Had to try it on! All that wrinkling will not be there once the bones are in, particularly on the sides. Well, the back has temporary bones in it.

The corset itself really has nothing to do with Queen Victoria, I was due for a proper fitting corset, and splashed out with my last years birthday money last year and got this blue silk, I started it back in October 2009, high time I finished it!

The fabric for the dress, yet to be ironed and yet to be made into the dress! I was concerned when I got it in the post as to how it would turn out, but it's not a bad match I reckon, once the petticoats are on and it's pleated properly. I think it will turn out alright.

Just a reminder what the gown looks like:

Stay Power

After having cut these silly things so so long ago, I finally finished them on the weekend! I put 2 layers of boning in. I only had plastic boning and I find it better than the single layer set I have. They don't tend to warp to my body as much, a tad stronger too. Metal eyelets, will hold up more than my hand sewn set. I sewed the white layers by hand and went over them with the machine. I made the gussets smaller than last time too, a better fit all round. But you get that generally when you make something for the second time. You improve your skills.

This blue riding habit is the one I want to recreate, not a good view, but its a fair colour. I'm sure I can find something suitable.


This is the olive green stripe indian fabric I bought the other day, its being fashioned into a cros over gown with short puff sleeves. Looking good if I say so myself. A few things to do to it before it's finished. But I'm happy!
In other news, I'm moving out in april. Can't wait. A few things to get in order, but all should be well. I can afford it, I've gone through the budgets and I can survive and still go on my trips and what not. Can't wait! True independence.