This week’s lineup of extant hats, all waiting for repairs and steaming. How many teas and parties have these been worn to before they came to live here? I try to imagine them with each little repair.
Edwardian
Restoration…
Restoring extant garments requires love and patience. This linen lace jacket had mellowed evenly, so I chose to not lighten it, removed all the old metal hooks, and strengthened weak points with appliqué. I’ll carefully wear it for special occasions only and then put it to bed with its tissue. Don’t you wish we could hear the stories these clothes could tell, like beautiful teas or walks along the Seine? Now to go through my hat collection and find something gorgeous.
Some 1900s Style At The Atelier
Still patiently hand finishing the applique work on this dress so I can finally work on the bodice. Are any of you still working on finishing Quarantine dresses? I predict we’ll all emerge like butterflies. 🦋
What’s On…
Laptop has been at the guru’s office for a while but was returned to me better than new. Today I’m finally caught up with convos and editing. Tomorrow is my 2nd Pfizer, crossing my fingers for a gentle outcome! Then, back to Tombstone in two weeks for some quick dress up time, some fittings, and more new fabrics for Angus’s Attic.
Lingerie Dresses
I love how the sheer “lingerie” dresses come to life with colored petticoats and corset covers…just finished this ensemble cobbled from extant lace pieces and carefully deconstructed vintage cotton cafe curtains. Definitely a labor of love…without the pink silk, it’s just some old cotton frock. 🙂
