Real time tutorial on how the make velvet covered buttons.
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Padding and Optical Illusion
Here is a gown that shows how the use of color, and padding contribute to optical illusions in a modern dress.
Edwardian hat
With the suffragette outfit I am making I will need a hat. Looking at the styles, the big differentiators for modern hats are how flat the hat is on top and how much decoration they have.
Making short videos
I’ll admit, I am not a fan of watching video online. I will only watch a tutorial if I absolutely have to do so in order to see how something is done. I have a few things that I would like to be able to show, though and video makes that possible. I have an…Continue reading Making short videos
All about the padding
Padding the figure has been an essential part of achieving a fashionable silhouette since silhouettes were fashionable. Add a some decoration to make the shoulders look wider, wear a hat to look a bit taller and elongate the figure. Padding is vital to getting a great look while remaining comfortable.
Curled Ostrich Feathers
How to curl ostrich feathers.
Making off-the-rack corsets fit
FYI on most off-the-rack corsets- they are made for people with very little waist curve. This means that if you are pretty curvy (or want to be)- you will need to alter it. This can be done! Easily!!! Here is how: The corsets are sold by waist size- 24, 26, 28, etc. You are better…Continue reading Making off-the-rack corsets fit