I realized I hadn't posted anything here yet in 2025. January and February are typically pretty busy--getting ready for our skill building weekend end of February. I figured I'd just show my projects thus far in a single post.
1. Satin bonnet. This was my demo bonnet for a workshop I taught in MA early in January. I've always wanted to do a satin bonnet so it seemed like a good time to get one done. I really like it. The duchss satin has so much body that it stays poofy! I ended up trimming it with some shot silk taffeta I had on hand.
2. Miniature bonnet for Miss Prudence Pennyweather. It was a fiddly little project but I like how it turned out. Miss Pennyweather seems rather pleased.
3. Mini quilted petticoat for Miss Pennyweather. I started this last year but decided to get it done. It was a fun little project. I will be making a worsted English gown to go over it.
4. Round eared cap. Forgive the terrible photo. This was another workshop demo project. It's made of the same handkerchief linen that the partipants were given. It'll be a nice middlin' sort cap. Not pictured were all of the flower breast knots made as samples for the same workshop.
5. Black trim for my fancy cap. This is one of the accessories done for the gown I just finished. I had trimmed this cap similarly with blue taffeta trim in the same style. The trim is pinned on. Needed the black so I figured I'd just do it again!
6. One of several taffeta breast knots. I love making these things. I think the taffeta just works better than ribbon but it involves hemming the long edges.
7. Silk gauze double ruffles with French lace. Obviously I made a pair of these. I dislike working with silk gauze. It's too springy and doesn't finger press like organdy does but I wanted the ultra sheef fabric for these. I love how frothy they are!
8. Silk gauze half handkerchief to go with the ruffles.
8. Black taffeta sack. Finally finished! This gown has been almost finished since fall of 2023 and living on my dress form. It needed some trim and the hem. The petticoat was seamed and needed to be hemmed and pleated to the waistbands. I'm debating whether or not to add some trim to the petticoat at some point. I like it the way it is though. It needs to be pressed. I'm really tickled with this one as I've always had a soft spot for black dresses regardless of the time period. This year seems like a good year to wear them!
Bodice detail
Sleeve detail
I guess now that I've written all of this done, I've gotten a fair amount done! I was feeling lazy and unaccomplished. LOL. Now on to the next projects on the queue.
ReplyDeleteWondered what you have been up to since December's post -- you have been quite the busy bee! Love the black dress. Anna in SW Virginia