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Category: Victorian

— Penny Dreadful, Sewing, Tutorials, Victorian —

How to Repair Lace Trim

September 22, 2018
Section of torn black lace

Three weeks ago I purchased 4 yards of a wide black lace on Etsy. When it arrived I was happy with it, but on further inspection, I noticed it was torn badly over several of the motifs. I messaged the seller but never heard back. Now, I need every inch of the trim to go… Read More How to Repair Lace Trim

— Costumes, Penny Dreadful, Victorian —

More Penny Dreadful Planning

November 6, 2015

I haven’t sewn the past few days, some of it was taken up by a 5 hour “clean all the things!” urge. My sewing area is a little better, but I still have some things to go through. My bathroom however, is spotless.     I ordered 6 yards of this poly-cotton satin to make a petticoat… Read More More Penny Dreadful Planning

— Costumes, Penny Dreadful, Victorian —

More on the Penny Dreadful Gown

November 4, 2015

My inspiration dress from the Met     The pattern I’m using for the skirt I found on Pinterest,   What the back of the bodice currently looks like, I decided on a swallow-tail back. More inspiration pictures and trimming ideas can be found on my Penny Dreadful Costume pin board.

— Costumes, Penny Dreadful, Victorian —

Penny Dreadful inspired gown and fabric that I’ve had for at least 10 years

November 2, 2015

   

Current Projects

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Embroidered Glove Cuffs
17th Century Stomacher Project
17th Century Stomacher Project
Black taffeta basted in place
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