Pink Picnic Caraco Trim

Tonight I started on the trim for the Picnic Caraco. I took left over pink taffeta and pinked the edges.



I then pinned them down in skinny box pleats.





Right now they are just pinned to the jacket to get an idea of what it will look like.

Virtual Costuming

A few things I've made in Secondlife:

Caraco Crazy!!!

Future Projects:
Both of these are on my project list:



Ok I have a certain obsession with caracos lately. Don't ask me why because I don't have an answer lol! Here is the floral cotton print I did few weeks ago (needs some ironing):
Here is the current project for the DFWCG 18th century picnic next month. I'm using a pink/purple/white floral print for the Jacket and the skirt is in pink taffeta with a satin finish.









Ignore the pink wrap around the neck lol...That will be a bow or something...still contemplating trim ideas...any suggestions???

Historically Inspired Costume Blog

I applaud those amazing historically accurate mantua makers out there in the 21st century. I so long to have the patience to hand sew. lol I just can't bring myself to do it!! I'm terrible! I also love BRIGHT pinks and the price of poly/cotton blends and faux silk taffeta...*sighs* and sadly I'm just too addicted to my trusted machine. As you read my blog please keep in mind I like to be creative. I don't strive to be historically accurate, I prefer to call it Historically Inspired :)

Being a Better Blogger

I have decided to revamp and rethink the blog and writing style thanks to the recent and fabulous American Duchess post. I am of course new to the whole blog thing and while I read many, I sadly have not put much thought into my posts. I know what I like to see and read in a blog and I want to try to offer the same thing to my future readers. Thanks again Madame Duchess! I am super excited to get started (again)........ Enjoy!

Hair

Ok...worked on the wig some more...it was a little lop sided because I originally used just a stuffed panty hose. This time I used the mesh wire.

BUSY BUSY

Ok I have been busy busy. Getting ready to move (did I mention that I am a loony bin to move in July in Texas?). But I have had a few moments here and there to sew. I finished two more dresses. I will have to put pictures up soon :) I did not take pictures as I created, so excited to make them lol didn't stop for photos. I will have to have a fun photo shoot soon.

I just purchased some REED to make a nice set of paniers. I am making two different versions. Pocket hoops and then an oval set. I made a pair of pocket hoops with plastic boning but was not impressed with how they turned out.

I also have picked up some pretty great fabric lately........so stay tuned for LOTS more dresses. I'm on a crazy rampage right now!!!

Also, I have been painfully finishing the stays. Dear gracious is the binding ridiculous! SUPER PROPS to those who hand sew them completely. I will be making another set though :) The ones I made are from a Simplicity pattern slightly altered.

I really want to have a fun outdoor photoshoot but 105 degrees weather laughs in my face. *sighs*