Headpiece Using German Plastic Boning
I've been experimenting with some products we have; it's a great escape from paperwork sometimes! We sell "millinery wire" a.k.a. "hat wire" in 3 different gauges but I must admit I've always foun...
Farthingales - a bit of History
Every once in awhile I find a file I haven't seen in ages and I came across some pictures the other day of some rather distant past work....it does not seem that long ago, but it is. Some memories....
The Classical Tutu a Bit of Info
Several years ago I took a Tutu making workshop and this is some of what I learned. What is a classical tutu? A classical tutu is the skirt of a ballet costume, it appears to be a flat, stiff circ...
Armor made from Fosshape and Woven Boning
Armor from Fosshape and Woven Boning This article will outline how I used woven boning and Fosshape to create an armor look. The end result is not strong enough to be armor, it is light weight...
My First Fosshape Project Fosshape is a felt like product that is sold by the meter, just like fabric. It's available in two weights #300 and #600, 300 is about 4mm thick so it's thinner than 600...
Spiral Bones - How to Choose which to Use
Not sure what a spiral bone is? Spiral bone is a flat and relatively narrow strip of steel wires that have been coiled together and flattened. Spiral bones; one capped with a "U" tip and the other ...
My Version of the McCall's Red Reign Costume - The Bolero
I've written about the McCall's Red Reign corset and now I'm onto the jacket or bolero part of the costume. I'm writing about the costume pieces in the order that I made them, not in the order list...
My Version of McCall's Red Reign Costume - the Cage & Skirt
When making McCalls pattern M2091 called Red Reign I followed some instructions and not others and I think that most of us do this. I do however always read the instructions as that's the only way ...
My Version of McCall's Red Reign Costume
As soon as I saw this costume pattern I had to have it, even though I knew that I would not be comfortable wearing it now...at 56, but I wanted to make it! Luckily I have a friend who was totally t...
Farthingales Tips for Working with Fosshape
Working with Fosshape by FarthingalesFosshape is a non-woven, heat-activated fabric. It feels like thick felt and is soft and flexible but with the use of heat and/or steam it can be formed and sh...
Information for Mantua Makers Corset of 1860's & 1870's
The Mantua Maker Corset Pattern for 1865-1880 "The Underside of the 1860's & 1870's" Our number 00-pattern-33 The Mantua Maker Patterns are well drafted but the instructions are not as thorough...
Truly Victorian Elliptical Cage and Round Cage Materials Requirements
Do you want to try making a cage crinoline? For historical or Cosplay? Here is a great place to start. It's a list of materials you may need. Who says an historical shape needs to look historical!