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Madame’s Utility Belt

When on the track of an exciting botanical discovery, I cann0t be burdened with bags, nor do I generally wear the sort of outfit that includes pockets. (What’s in my bustle is the topic for another day, if ever.) Therefore, my dear vonHedwig has been kind enough to construct a series of belt pouches to hold everything I might need. The top two hold tools and my observation notebook. The bottom, from left to right, hold communication device and visiting cards, digital daguerreotype device, tea, and various  botanical substances I may require (including milk for the tea). Here is a detail of the botanics: And me, ready for adventure!

Brocade Smoking Cap

Brocade Smoking Cap

Instructions for making a brocade smoking cap, even if you’re not much for sewing.

The Custom Construction of Corsets – pt 2 – Pattern Making, Fabric under layer, and Tailoring

The Custom Construction of Corsets – pt 2 – Pattern Making, Fabric under layer, and Tailoring

This entry is part of a series, Construction of Custom Corsets» Part 1  was the custom pre-pattern Part 3 adding-structure-to-the-back-layer-finishing-and-boning-in-a-corset/ …Read the Rest

The Construction of Custom Corsets  –  pt 1 – Pre Pattern

The Construction of Custom Corsets – pt 1 – Pre Pattern

This a solidly intermediate skill-level project …. If you can do it all yourself, I’ll be impressed. (And we want pictures!)

13 Button Spats

13 Button Spats

And here is the new 13 button knee high spats.

Men’s fashion

Men’s fashion

For all of you asking about P. Phinneas latest creation in men’s fashion’ here is the new waistcoat.