by ysabel | Jan 9, 2009 | Miscellany
I rarely chat here about my own personal projects. I made a ball gown for Penelope (Elfdoll Large Bust) for our local BJD group’s anniversary meetup and it was great. However, I can’t imagine she’ll ever wear it again (heaven forbid she be seen in...
by ysabel | Jan 5, 2009 | Miscellany
Muslins are off being tried on, so the Col. Brandon outfit is on hold til the verdict is in on the fit. Blue dress for Puki is coming along nicely, though I’m fussing with the sleeves–I was silly and didn’t put a side seam in the gown, so now...
by ysabel | Dec 4, 2008 | Miscellany
I’ve been waylaid a bit in my commission work due to holiday frenzy. I’ve completed pretty much all the Christmas gifts for this year, on the bright side, but sewing things for friends and family on top of work, and the work I bring home, caused a little...
by ysabel | Jun 9, 2008 | BJD, Commissions, Medieval and Renaissance, Miscellany, MSD, Nautilus
Here are the embroidered foresleeves, with jet glass ouches and the underskirt. Both are silk, embroidered in cotton. The underskirt features a motif inspired by embroidery on an extant 16th c. caul and and is beaded with 1mm and 2mm freshwater pearls.
by ysabel | Apr 29, 2008 | Miscellany
SailorLimaBean’s gray silk day dress is complete, as are the undies. Here are the photos:
by ysabel | Apr 16, 2008 | Miscellany
The skirt and bodice need to be joined, and it still needs the pintucks at the hem, hooks & eyes, buttons, sleeves hemmed, etc. But all the machine stitching is finished. The dress is skin-tight in the sleeves and waist, which is giving me fits. I think I may...
