Finished stitching the green ribbon onto the bottom of the apron.
In other sewing news, I mended a shirt for my beau and patched a pair of my trousers.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Time Traveler Entry #13 and an earlier project
Hello dearests,
The bodice to my time traveler costume is completed! I finished sewing on the green ribbon today. Then I pinned the green ribbon onto the apron above the white lace and started sewing it on. It's in my project basket to take to my beau's this weekend.
This is the bodice I made for the Broken Hearts Masquerade. I took a corset pattern that I had used before (in fact, I think it was used to make the pink and white one seen in my gothic ballerina photo), cut it out of red satin and sewed it together. Then I tried the corset on, pinned the front together and cut one side where I wanted it to curve underneath my bosom. Then I simply finished the edges and sewed some eyelet trim to the front.
I was going to upload a few more photos of some other projects, but my computer is not cooperating and I'm tired so I'm just giving up for now.
I promise to upload some other pictures later.
A bientot!
Miss Leah J. Wilde
PS If you didn't already see it, I added a photo to an earlier entry, the one that talked about my time traveler and the gothic ballerina outfit.
The bodice to my time traveler costume is completed! I finished sewing on the green ribbon today. Then I pinned the green ribbon onto the apron above the white lace and started sewing it on. It's in my project basket to take to my beau's this weekend.
This is the bodice I made for the Broken Hearts Masquerade. I took a corset pattern that I had used before (in fact, I think it was used to make the pink and white one seen in my gothic ballerina photo), cut it out of red satin and sewed it together. Then I tried the corset on, pinned the front together and cut one side where I wanted it to curve underneath my bosom. Then I simply finished the edges and sewed some eyelet trim to the front.I was going to upload a few more photos of some other projects, but my computer is not cooperating and I'm tired so I'm just giving up for now.
I promise to upload some other pictures later.
A bientot!
Miss Leah J. Wilde
PS If you didn't already see it, I added a photo to an earlier entry, the one that talked about my time traveler and the gothic ballerina outfit.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Time Traveler Entry #12
Dear readers,
I finished stitching the purple ruffle on the bodice. Now all I need to do is sew on the green ribbon.
I tried the white lace trim both under and over the purple ruffle on the underskirt. Neither appealed. Under it just looked like the petticoat was showing. And it wouldn't lay right over. So I abandoned the idea. At least for now.
I put together the apron of the overskirt. Sewed the side pieces to the front, pleated the sides in accordance with the pattern markings and attached the apron back. Those pieces will fasten on top of the bustle pillow. Then I started the trimming process - used what was left of the purple ruffle from the bodice to edge the bottom of the apron, then layered white lace over top. I plan to add green ribbon as well, but that will have to be hand sewn.
That's it for today.
A bientot,
Miss Leah J. Wilde
I finished stitching the purple ruffle on the bodice. Now all I need to do is sew on the green ribbon.
I tried the white lace trim both under and over the purple ruffle on the underskirt. Neither appealed. Under it just looked like the petticoat was showing. And it wouldn't lay right over. So I abandoned the idea. At least for now.
I put together the apron of the overskirt. Sewed the side pieces to the front, pleated the sides in accordance with the pattern markings and attached the apron back. Those pieces will fasten on top of the bustle pillow. Then I started the trimming process - used what was left of the purple ruffle from the bodice to edge the bottom of the apron, then layered white lace over top. I plan to add green ribbon as well, but that will have to be hand sewn.
That's it for today.
A bientot,
Miss Leah J. Wilde
To-do List
This is mainly for my own reference, but since things keep crossing my mind...
My time traveler of course. After seeing pics of someone else's bustled gown with a large ruffle edging the bustle, I think I'll have to give that a try instead of a narrow ruffle. Unfortunately I know I don't have enough purple brocade to do a large ruffle, a narrow one yes, a large one is very doubtful. Hmmm maybe just white? I think I have enough white satin...It was going to be lining but I could always line the bustle with the clock fabric, I probably have enough...And I could double layer the ruffles, a narrow purple one over the white or maybe a little green ruffle or lilac satin...*thinking*
Bustle for the lovely Miss Dashwood. She found one on a website that she likes, hopefully I can replicate it.
Aviator-esque hat for steampunk Harley Quinn
Pink and white outfit - I have a corset and skirt that match that are made from pink linen. The top is lined with pink and white stripes and reversible. I'm thinking of adding to the bottom of the skirt somehow with more stripes. Maybe make it into a mermaid style skirt, maybe just add a ruffle (gathered or pleated) and some sort of bustle...
A Simi costume for Dragon*Con (if I go) - I'm thinking corset, ballerina-esque black tutu and my purple and black striped socks. Just need an underskirt, horns, bat wings and a coffin shaped purse...
My time traveler of course. After seeing pics of someone else's bustled gown with a large ruffle edging the bustle, I think I'll have to give that a try instead of a narrow ruffle. Unfortunately I know I don't have enough purple brocade to do a large ruffle, a narrow one yes, a large one is very doubtful. Hmmm maybe just white? I think I have enough white satin...It was going to be lining but I could always line the bustle with the clock fabric, I probably have enough...And I could double layer the ruffles, a narrow purple one over the white or maybe a little green ruffle or lilac satin...*thinking*
Bustle for the lovely Miss Dashwood. She found one on a website that she likes, hopefully I can replicate it.
Aviator-esque hat for steampunk Harley Quinn
Pink and white outfit - I have a corset and skirt that match that are made from pink linen. The top is lined with pink and white stripes and reversible. I'm thinking of adding to the bottom of the skirt somehow with more stripes. Maybe make it into a mermaid style skirt, maybe just add a ruffle (gathered or pleated) and some sort of bustle...
A Simi costume for Dragon*Con (if I go) - I'm thinking corset, ballerina-esque black tutu and my purple and black striped socks. Just need an underskirt, horns, bat wings and a coffin shaped purse...
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Time Traveler Entry #11
Dearest readers,
Today I hemmed the top and the bottom of my ruffle for the bottom of my skirt. Which by the way somehow ended up not all the same width...oh well, I doubt anyone will notice. It will be at my feet after all. And I believe that if anyone is looking close enough to notice a little mistake, then they are looking too closely. And its rather unseemly to look that close, don't you agree? Anyways, after hemming both sides with a narrow hem, I divided it into eight roughly even sections. Then I stitched along one side with a basting stitch using heavy thread (button and craft thread to be exact) in the bobbin. This allows for the heavy thread to be pulled to ruffle the fabric without breaking. I broke the stitching at each section in order for the gathering to be a bit easier. Next I divided the underskirt into eight sections as well, matched up the section divides and proceeded to gather the ruffle to fit the skirt. Its not perfect but no one is after all, so I accept its imperfections. I then stitched down the ruffle and removed all the pins. I'm in the process of removing the gathering stitch but set it aside in the interest of sleep.
Next up will be adding white lace. I can't decide if its going at the top of the ruffle or underneath the ruffle on the underskirt or both. But that decision will wait because I am very tired.
Bonne nuit!
Miss Leah J. Wilde
EDIT Photo added
Underskirt with ruffle attached
Today I hemmed the top and the bottom of my ruffle for the bottom of my skirt. Which by the way somehow ended up not all the same width...oh well, I doubt anyone will notice. It will be at my feet after all. And I believe that if anyone is looking close enough to notice a little mistake, then they are looking too closely. And its rather unseemly to look that close, don't you agree? Anyways, after hemming both sides with a narrow hem, I divided it into eight roughly even sections. Then I stitched along one side with a basting stitch using heavy thread (button and craft thread to be exact) in the bobbin. This allows for the heavy thread to be pulled to ruffle the fabric without breaking. I broke the stitching at each section in order for the gathering to be a bit easier. Next I divided the underskirt into eight sections as well, matched up the section divides and proceeded to gather the ruffle to fit the skirt. Its not perfect but no one is after all, so I accept its imperfections. I then stitched down the ruffle and removed all the pins. I'm in the process of removing the gathering stitch but set it aside in the interest of sleep.
Next up will be adding white lace. I can't decide if its going at the top of the ruffle or underneath the ruffle on the underskirt or both. But that decision will wait because I am very tired.
Bonne nuit!
Miss Leah J. Wilde
EDIT Photo added
Underskirt with ruffle attached
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Time Traveler Entry #10
Hello dears and darlings,
The white lace trim has been stitched onto the bodice and green ribbon has been pinned on top of it. Currently working on stitching down the dark purple ruffle better. I figure that it will go with me on little errands and such until its done as I can hand stitch anywhere but I can only use my machine when I'm at home. So why waste valuable machine sewing time when I could just wait til I'm visiting my beau or a friend to work on the hand sewing?
I also hemmed the underskirt (which is pink satin). I used polyester horsehair braid. The braid is pinned to the right side of the hem, then you zig zag stitched along the edge. Next the braid is turned to the inside, encasing the raw edge of fabric, pinned and stitched down. The hem could be whip-stitched by hand for a less noticeable stitching, but I usually don't worry too much about that. Especially when I'll probably be adding trim that will hide the stitching anyways. In this case, I decided to cut more, wider bias strips of the purple brocade to make a ruffle for the bottom of the underskirt. The strips have already been stitched together. I plan to hem both sides of the ruffle, then ruffle it before attaching it to the underskirt. I'll probably also add some white lace trim to the ruffle, probably along the top of it.
I have been taking some photos as I work. At the moment, I have misplaced my camera cord. Hopefully I can find it soon and edit all these posts with photos added.
A demain!
Miss Leah J. Wilde
EDIT: Photos added
Layered trim on the bodice
Yards of purple brocade destined to be a ruffle on the hem of the underskirt
The white lace trim has been stitched onto the bodice and green ribbon has been pinned on top of it. Currently working on stitching down the dark purple ruffle better. I figure that it will go with me on little errands and such until its done as I can hand stitch anywhere but I can only use my machine when I'm at home. So why waste valuable machine sewing time when I could just wait til I'm visiting my beau or a friend to work on the hand sewing?
I also hemmed the underskirt (which is pink satin). I used polyester horsehair braid. The braid is pinned to the right side of the hem, then you zig zag stitched along the edge. Next the braid is turned to the inside, encasing the raw edge of fabric, pinned and stitched down. The hem could be whip-stitched by hand for a less noticeable stitching, but I usually don't worry too much about that. Especially when I'll probably be adding trim that will hide the stitching anyways. In this case, I decided to cut more, wider bias strips of the purple brocade to make a ruffle for the bottom of the underskirt. The strips have already been stitched together. I plan to hem both sides of the ruffle, then ruffle it before attaching it to the underskirt. I'll probably also add some white lace trim to the ruffle, probably along the top of it.
I have been taking some photos as I work. At the moment, I have misplaced my camera cord. Hopefully I can find it soon and edit all these posts with photos added.
A demain!
Miss Leah J. Wilde
EDIT: Photos added
Layered trim on the bodice
Yards of purple brocade destined to be a ruffle on the hem of the underskirt
Monday, March 1, 2010
Time Traveler Entry #9 - Archon Build Day
Hello darling readers,
Yesterday the Airship Archon held a build day. I took my shrug and my bodice with me to work on. The shrug is finished - hand stitched the lining in. Unless I decide to add trim to it, at least. I finished ruffling the dark purple brocade trim, pinned it on the bottom of the bodice and stitched it down. Then I pinned white lace over it and started stitching it down.
Today I continued stitching the white lace down.
I decided to only trim the bottom of the bodice. I think with the jacket, the neckline of the bodice does not need further accents. This can always change.
A bientot!
Miss Leah J. Wilde
Yesterday the Airship Archon held a build day. I took my shrug and my bodice with me to work on. The shrug is finished - hand stitched the lining in. Unless I decide to add trim to it, at least. I finished ruffling the dark purple brocade trim, pinned it on the bottom of the bodice and stitched it down. Then I pinned white lace over it and started stitching it down.
Today I continued stitching the white lace down.
I decided to only trim the bottom of the bodice. I think with the jacket, the neckline of the bodice does not need further accents. This can always change.
A bientot!
Miss Leah J. Wilde
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