Inserting a Two-Part Busk

The first steel, front-fastening busk was invented in 1829. (Waugh, 79) They’re nifty little beasties, especially at the end of … More

Drafting Hand Points on Sleeves

Oh, the medieval romance of the sleeve with the little pointsy-doo that falls gracefully over your hand… So lovely. The … More

Sometimes, you need to hem something so it won’t show through from the front. In a perfect world, you’re working … More

So, I’m making up a Regency style corset and it has gussets at the bust and hip to give it … More

Ok, so you know I’m gonzo about le moulage, right? It’s basically a princess line dress, with no ease. That … More

I’m saving the best for last – I loved the way this costume turned out! It is, by far, the … More

So, for the next installment in the series, I’ll tackle the character of Germaine in Picasso at the Lapin Agile. … More

So I’m doing Picasso at the Lapin Agile at Wheaton Drama right now – big funny Steve Martin craziness, right? … More

So there’s always that scene in midieval movies where the heroine is seen romping around a field with a wreath … More

Have I mentioned that my show has, by and large, come from Goodwill? Yes, indeed. One of the characters in … More