She needs some strategic padding, but patiently awaits her flossing with the special silk floss from Elizabeth Emerson Designs. That silk satin is stunning, but unforgiving because mistakes mean panel replacing, as stitching leaves marks… don’t ask me how I know 😎 Translating old patterns in French helped me draft a special shape, that last bit of 1890s before the Straight Front became fashionable.
Now, to take a break and take Angus for a walk!

Things have been crazy busy, but there’s nothing prettier than precise silk boning channels. 🙂