After I lose my fingerprints in the steamy process of pleating, the strips are carefully rolled so they can cool off and rest for 24 hours…hmmm, that would be good advice for me, too!
Victorian (to 1901)
Friday Is For Flounces…
Flouncing about on a Friday…don’t mind me!
Embracing Your Inner 1890s…
The late 1890s isn’t really a time period that embraces my love of pleating, but I found some ways to sneak some in!
More About The Hat…
Restored museum deacessioned 1890s hat, she required a complete brim edge treatment and lining replacement. Flowers, willow plumes, cut steel buckle, and ikat silk ribbon are antique as well. This adds a lot of height to the wearer!
Under Construction At The Atelier…
Poor Grumpy Angus isn’t the center of attention right now and when he’s had enough he plants himself in front of the camera. Geesh! 🙄
