Interestingly, with over 20 years of costuming under my belt, I don’t think I had ever made a replica. I am too tempestuous, and always end up wildly veering off in my own direction. This dress though. Gotta Have It. The project began with finding the right fabric. A burgundy stripe, soft looking and at…Continue reading Cosplay: Max from Black Sails Part 1
Category: Costume Projects
18th Century stays version 4
Inspiration: I love this bodice shape- and it is conical enough to pass for far closer to a renaissance shape than wearing a conical top, more modern corset. I am currently on version 4. this time using a heavy imported silk and trying out lacing rings for the first time. So far so good- the…Continue reading 18th Century stays version 4