I cannot imagine two places more different. Going from El Paso to the ‘burbs of D.C. has been a lot to wrap my head around. (Okay, sub-suburbs of D.C. but we still get affected by the morning traffic into D.C. so I think it counts.) Manassas, VA is itself a very quiet town and it’s…
Tag: Antique
Finished! 1910’s corset by Scroop Patterns.
This pattern was so easy, there’s almost nothing to report! It’s also very cold in my apartment, I hope you don’t mind the house coat. Also, after Thanksgiving this corset is doing the Lord’s work. This is a very comfortable corset to wear, though it is by far the hardest to lace up and tighten…
Finished! The Dress That Nearly Killed Me.
If you bothered to read the Preface, you know that I was laboring under crippling caffeine withdrawal while working on this dress, so go easy on me.
A Reluctant Work in Progress Post
I’ve started something, and I’m too stupid to know when to stop. I am, however, taking a small break. Months ago, I bought a pattern off Etsy. The seller made it clear that it was an old pattern, and there might be issues with it. Boy, was that an understatement. I would love to make…
So I Learned a New Trick. . .
I learned how to age photos on my phone, and it’s so much fun! I just wanted to share my favorite photo from the trip my husband and I took to the nearby University campus. I think black and white really suits me! This was my first time walking around in full get-up and I…
