Chemise a la Reine Upgrades

Okay, the pictures aren’t great, but I haven’t quite gotten my husband fully trained on how to take costume pictures.  I have to take some responsibility as well, since I didn’t double check his snapshots before rushing out the door. Just to recap, I made a new petticoat, the sash, bow, and ties.  (The sash, [...]

July 16, 2011 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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So Much Progress

And so few pictures. I’m sorry.  I’m sorry.  I know I suck at taking pictures, and even when I do, I don’t get them uploaded. But I swear–there really is progress happening in the Liao household! The heat has been absolutely terrible lately, so I haven’t been out in my sewing room as much as [...]

July 6, 2011 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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A Costume is Never Finished

It’s funny how, as a costumer, I am often rushing to “finish” a costume for an event.  But, is an outfit ever “done”?  I don’t think of my modern clothes in those terms.  My modern wardrobe is constantly changing and adapting.  Pieces get added in, switched around, or passed on.  Wouldn’t it be wonderful if [...]

July 3, 2011 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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