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The Penguin Bodice
Photoshoots · Sewing · Victorian

The Penguin Bodice

February 28, 2018February 24, 2018 misstemby2 Comments

I don't know how creative I am when it comes to naming different outfits that I make but, this is what happens when a spur-of-the-moment nickname sticks. It should really be called something like, 'The Riding Habit Inspired Bodice' because, as long and rather dull as it sounds is the truth of it. This bodice… Continue reading The Penguin Bodice

Trimmed With Tartan Part III
Photoshoots · Sewing · Victorian

Trimmed With Tartan Part III

February 21, 2018February 20, 2018 misstemby3 Comments

I finished the bodice on Saturday and took some time out on Sunday to take some photos of the completed bodice and overskirt. I'm definitely happy with my decision to go with the white sleeves and, while I toyed with the idea of adding some tartan around the edge of the bodice, I think I'm… Continue reading Trimmed With Tartan Part III

Trimmed with Tartan Part II
Sewing · Victorian

Trimmed with Tartan Part II

January 31, 2018January 31, 2018 misstemby1 Comment

While reaching somewhat of an impasse with my bodice (See Part I here) I turned my attention to constructing my overskirt in the hopes that once I could see both together, it would help me decide how to proceed with the sleeves and such. I chose to work with the Truly Victorian August Overskirt (TV365),… Continue reading Trimmed with Tartan Part II

Trimmed with Tartan, Part I
Sewing · Victorian

Trimmed with Tartan, Part I

January 17, 2018January 17, 2018 misstemby2 Comments

If you've read The Tale of Two Tartans then you'll know that I once bought 19 metres of tartan silk. Two dresses were made from it and still, I had what could be called a reasonable amount left in my stash. Not enough to make another outfit on its own of course, unless teamed with… Continue reading Trimmed with Tartan, Part I

Goals for 2018
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Goals for 2018

January 4, 2018January 4, 2018 misstemby1 Comment

Since 2017 went so well for me I'm not really sure that I can top it...but, since I had no idea how well that year would play out for me then 2018 is full of possibilities and I find that quite exciting. So... what is 2018 going to look like, event-wise? While I hope to… Continue reading Goals for 2018

The Antique Rose Eton Jacket
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The Antique Rose Eton Jacket

October 4, 2017October 4, 2017 misstemby2 Comments

After making the Antique Rose outfit I had plans to make an Eton Jacket to go with it so that I could mix and match and create a second look. It has taken me a little while to get around to doing so but over the last two weekends, I set myself the task of starting… Continue reading The Antique Rose Eton Jacket

The Tale of Two Tartans
Sewing · Victorian

The Tale of Two Tartans

August 15, 2017January 11, 2020 misstemby3 Comments

After Liane made me the Rose Wine dress I started thinking about commissioning a second so that I could alternate my outfits while down in Oamaru (if you only have one dress for four days that's fine, by the way). I didn't really know what I wanted and so spent an afternoon after work, scoping… Continue reading The Tale of Two Tartans

The Scott Hip Pad
Sewing · Victorian

The Scott Hip Pad

August 2, 2017August 2, 2017 misstemby3 Comments

Sewing for the 1890s when you're used to the 1880s bustle silhouette is quite a change. There's no 'scaffolding' to change the shape... right? Well, sorry Shakira, but thanks to the awesome extant garment known as the Scott Hip Pad, and the loveliness of yet another stranger, my 1890s hips are definitely lying. I was… Continue reading The Scott Hip Pad

Saving Yourself From A Sewing Slump
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Saving Yourself From A Sewing Slump

July 26, 2017July 26, 2017 misstemby2 Comments

You've been diligently working away on your new project and everything is going well. Like a smooth train ride until...it derails and you've lost all motivation to sew or it feels like a dreaded chore. There are a number of reasons why this could happen - you've got distracted by something else, you're tired and… Continue reading Saving Yourself From A Sewing Slump

The Shippensburg Bodice
Sewing · Victorian

The Shippensburg Bodice

July 11, 2017July 11, 2017 misstemby4 Comments

A couple of years ago, thanks to Pinterest, I stumbled across a blog post about a dress held by the Shippensburg University Fashion Archives and Museum. I think it was pretty much love at first sight - there was definitely something about the bodice that made me just want to sit and look at it.… Continue reading The Shippensburg Bodice

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