I crocheted this little tiny top hat (meant to be a fascinator not an actual hat since it's only 2.5 inches across the top). Then I made what I have dubbed the Tesla spheres as a decoration. I still haven't put them together, and I still need to clean some excess glue off the ... thing. What DO you call it?
I have a couple young ladies who are interested in making Victorian costumes for a variety of upcoming events. They each wanted to make a skirt, petticoat and the TV Polonaise. And that was not gonna happen. Both are beginners. I don't think I could get two beginners through this much sewing without losing my mind.
Her fabric is just so cool. She has her skirt done except for the hem, and potentially trim and has already sewn and fitted a muslin. This weekend, she cut her fashion fabric and her lining. And since that is a :LOT of cutting for a newbie, we sewed up her sleeves and the bustle part of the dress. That way she gets to feel 'progress'. The main part of the bodice is gonna be a beast for her, but I think it will be the single cutest costume I've been associated with. Next time we get started on the petticoat. NOT so much fun.
Her friend decided, after reviewing the work involved, that she would be good with a skirt. She has 6 or 7 corsets so she can wear them over a black skirt (with or without a top underneath) and look really cute. She made a black skirt with the 'super easy' unstructured waistband. And she's happy. She decided that was enough stress!
Your odd projects amuse me. The tiny crocheted Steampunk hat would delight one of my dolls, but I'm very curious about the Kraken bustle. I searched "kraken" and saw an image of a squid/octopus creature.
ReplyDeleteThe sound of the word kraken makes me think of a "Dr. Who" creature.
Your projects look like a lot of work, but fun and it is all very creative.
Thanks! It is, in fact, a big squid bustle, made of metal. My challenge is mostly my complete ignorance about working with metal. I can't wait to see how this works out either.
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