Hello! I'm new + pictures of things I'v made!

[Izodiea]

Hello everyone! I was recently recommended this community and have been slowly making my way through the posts.

I am currently a student living in the San Francisco Bay Area attending the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandizing for Fashion design, with the intention of taking their Theater Costume program next year. I also take pattern-drafting classes on the side at Apparel Arts, and on school breaks intern for Topsy-Turvy Design (http://topsyturvydesign.com/pages/categories.php). I also really love making corsets, and previously worked for Dark Garden corsetry as a Grommet Setter/lacer.

I recently started making my very first regency gown (after slowly making a pair of long stays) and thought I would share photos of what I have so fare for those interested.

The Stays: izodiea.livejournal.com/19544.html
Pattern from Period Costumes for Stage and Screen by Hunnisette. Satin coutil outer, linen inter-lining and cotton lining. Boned with 1/8" Nylon cording, and plastic 1/4" Zip ties. Wooden front busk. Cream silk dupioni bias binding. Hand worked (Cotton thread) eyelets.

izodiea.livejournal.com/20569.html
Pattern was draped by me, based on the 1810 Gown from page 158 of The Cut of Woman's Clothes. The fabric is a white cotton dotted Swiss.


My dad is always teasing me I look like Ann Hathaway, now she will be my Avatar until I make one. -Izodiea

[nomadicdragon]

Welcome!

[celticgoddess81]

Welcome! I am a fellow Californian too, and I often go to SF to visit my best friend. Love the city. I have to say your long stays have me sighing. I really wish I had stuck with mine when I had money and finished them, but I hadn't really done corsetry before and I gave up. >,< And I totally empathize with you on the front lacing/openings as I have a Victorian corset that I made that is solely laced in the back.

[Mme de Beaufort]

Your stays are a meticulous work of art! The cording... :::drools::: Beautiful! And your gown is a delight. I love how you worked in a little bustle pad. I can't wait to see it with petticoats and all... simply lovely. Beautiful work! and Welcome to the RSA board, I can't wait to see more projects from you!

[amandamoose]

Welcome and beautiful work! I'm drooling as well, wish I had the talent patience and time to do that too....oh well

[Izodiea]

Thank you all for your kind words iv had more time to look around and this really is an amazing community you have all made!

About the stays: I made three mock ups before I got a fit I liked. The cording was actually very simple once I figured out the shrinkage. Time consuming but straightforward forward.

I hope to finish my dress next week (almost done with all the hand rolled ruffles!) I promise to post pictures!

[Izodiea]

Last Thursday I had my final fitting/dress try on!!!
behold the almost completeness: izodiea.livejournal.com/21749.html#cutid1

I am extremely excited with how this dress has turned out, and have plans to wear it in the near future as the "white Rabbit" to an Alice in Wonderland themed Tea.

I hope to start making really soon A Silly Hat Like so: www.lynnmcmasters.com/
(Technically 1830's but I really want it to be silly of epic proportions)

and a matching open robe: regencyreproductions.blogspot.com/2008/04/regency-half-robe.html I Don't want to hide any of the fluffiness of the sleeves and neck ruffles.

I have Some lovely gray/navy silk woven with black 1" bees. I think it will be just enough to make a hat and a 3/4 length open robe.

[petkusj]

I am green with envy, and that is not a good like for me. Amazing work. Sadly my skills lie more towards woodworking and not sewing. I watch your progress with interest.

Jennifer