Monday, May 6, 2013

::HSF#9:: flora and fauna

Tulip jacket and petticoat

Pattern: JP Ryan 18th Century Jackets


Materials: Tulip chintz, Duran Textiles - wedding gift from Gloria!


Cost: $6 for ribbon lacing

Friday, May 3, 2013

::HSF #8:: by the sea

The Challenge: a 19th century parasol, aka parasolapalooza 2013




Materials: antique parasol frame, silk satin, silk taffeta lining, silk satin ribbon

Pattern: I removed the original, shattered silk and took a pattern from this, it's just eight triangles

Date: 1800s

Hours to complete: 10

First worn: in my backyard today

Total cost: $35 for parasol frame, $20 for silk ribbon, fabric in stash