These bayleuse ruffles and pleats are underneath the train, only glimpses of this will show when the train is held up for dancing…a pretty silk and lacy secret!
Officer’s Ball
And More Pleating…
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!
Friday Is For Flounces…
Flouncing about on a Friday…don’t mind me!
Onward To Bayern!
Now that Costume College 2019 is over, we can now give our full attention to getting ready for our upcoming trip to Germany and Sweden. While we’re planning on visiting a wide variety of places, Ludwig II’s castles have always been a source of fascination so that’s going to be at the top of the list of things to see so here’s a little warm-up. Stay tuned for more! 🙂
Party Like It’s 1899…
Preparing to party like it’s 1899 means project piles left to right: silk tailored gown with extant arrascene embroidery, parasol with original lace over silk canopy, duchess silk corset with silk flossing, and original chapeau restoration! 🙂
