Category Archives: The First Lady Dress

I ended up buying 6 yards of trim on ebay, after the very convincing argument of $0.97/yard. Here’s what it looked like: So I pulled on some rubber gloves and my best mad scientist expression: I used about 2/3 a packet of purple … Continue reading →

Continuing to make progress on the skirt. Really quite pleased with the Folkwear patterns instructions. Extremely clear, good markings including seam allowance written on the pattern, etc. Here is the placket on the opening of the skirt. First time I’ve … Continue reading →

Got beautiful fabrics from Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics up in Berkeley. So sad that it is an hour drive away, but it’s probably good for my wallet that it is. The main fabric is a silk cotton blend that I am … Continue reading →

So this dress has some whomping big trim on it. I’ve been looking for wide trims to go on my purple version of this dress, and came across a bunch of Indian sari-border trims which I’m kinda digging. Here’s the problem … Continue reading →

So, that 1890s outfit thang. I finally know what I want to do. So turns out, seems like everyone in DL is having an evening look made, and they seem to be early 1890s rather than late 1890s. Can I … Continue reading →