by Aimee | Feb 11, 2013 | BJD, Commissions, Nautilus
So, I found a way to deal with the odd front-flap-in-stretch-pants problem using a false front lining. Which means trousers are done and probably won’t need a do-over after all (though, I may still stitch some plain ol’ capris just in case). ...
by Aimee | Feb 3, 2013 | BJD, Commissions, Nautilus
A picture is worth 1000 words, right? Working on stitching on the decorative brass buttons, then, on to all the functional closures, actually affixing the epaulets (pinned in right now), and tackling the cape (which shouldn’t take much time at all). But first,...
by Aimee | Feb 1, 2013 | Commissions, Little Garb, Personal Projects
The Doodle persists in clinging (she’s growing a new molar), and I’ve had a week of what felt like non-stop appointments. Thankfully, the appointments confirmed, among other things, that my WAPF/Real Food diet has had a very positive impact on my...
by Aimee | Jan 24, 2013 | C+J Wedding, Commissions, Nautilus, Victorian
Took a break this week from knits (the only thing I can reasonably expect to complete in the car and during breaks at work) and stitching the Rose of Versailles jacket (need to get another spool of golden thread this weekend). I had a little help drafting the pattern...
by Aimee | Jan 1, 2013 | BJD, Commissions, Nautilus
When you want things done right, you have to do them yourself, right? There’s nothing marginally decent in the trim sections at the fabric store–it’s all either too huge or too fake-looking. Spent a lovely afternoon stitching fringed trim for these...
