Regency sewing - it was tidy for 10 minutes.

Haven't been able to do much this week but made a determined effort this morning! A lining is in, collar is on  and both sleeves are on....

Progress at last!! Break through was yesterday at the craft club ( Acomb Library - chat and make mornings).  I hadn't realised just ...

 Ambition is everything.... frustration, insanity, comfort-eating, eye-strain. The trail of destruction has now reached the kitchen. Di...

Gradually getting better. Stitching is more even but still leaving it a bit too loose. Actually quite pleased with this one. Well worth sa...

The Polonaise dress!  Made it far too small but it has been an experience. The arm hole shaping was a challenge and the sleeve wouldn'...

 At last finished it! One frock coat in the style of the French court c1700. Nothing like the right fabric, construction methods or even s...

 Oh boy. Never choose fabrics by looks. The sateen frays, pulls, marks and has no emotional integrity - nervous breakdowns in every tight ...