I have done some projects, which I will post on here soon. Here's a peek:
Edwina Richards Studio
What's Sewing On At My Place. A look inside my studio, where I create historic costumes and bridal gowns.
Friday, January 19, 2018
Studio update
It's about time I let you know what has been going on. I have moved my studio home and scaled back what I am doing, which is mostly historic costuming. I have closed down the Edwina Richards website also, so apologies if I don't show up there anymore! It was all becoming too much to maintain.
I have done some projects, which I will post on here soon. Here's a peek:
I have done some projects, which I will post on here soon. Here's a peek:
Labels:
1867 costume,
canada150,
silk ball gown
Monday, February 24, 2014
Bonnet making
I don't call myself a Milliner. I call myself a Costume Specialist. Or a dressmaker, if it needs explanation. But lately, I've been a milliner. It seems the costume work coming my way has got smaller, juts like the budgets at Canada's historic sites. Sigh. What can you do? Our government doesn't value our history.
Anyway, here's my bonnet. It's an 1840's poke bonnet. It presented a few challenges. First, I had a sample - always good. But (there's always a but) it was going to be the same, but different! Let's add a wire brim and change the interfacing and then the fabric...You get the idea.
The new fabric was a moire. It wasn't easy to hand sew, so adding the bound edge was a test for the fingers. I had to use a pair of pliers to pull the needle through.
Anyway, here's my bonnet. It's an 1840's poke bonnet. It presented a few challenges. First, I had a sample - always good. But (there's always a but) it was going to be the same, but different! Let's add a wire brim and change the interfacing and then the fabric...You get the idea.
The new fabric was a moire. It wasn't easy to hand sew, so adding the bound edge was a test for the fingers. I had to use a pair of pliers to pull the needle through.
I'm quite pleased with it. I had fun trimming it. The ribbon is vintage rayon, made in Paris. It came wrapped in delightful brown paper. The feather and roses work well. I have some white flowers I could use, but I'm not sure. One always has to think about who will use it and how it will be taken care of. I've seen a few sad sights, I can tell you.
What do you think? Ready for an afternoon promenade?
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Vintage style
This lovely dress is styled after a 1950's dress. It is made in silk, with an organza overlay. The lining is pink, to give a blush effect. The bride wore a vintage headband and carried a bouquet made of vintage rhinestone brooches.
Photo by Justin Van Leuween, Ottawa http://jvlphoto.com/pixelpost/Portfolio/Index/
Labels:
bride,
Edwina Richards.,
Justin van Leuween,
vintage
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Thursday, June 20, 2013
An island wedding
Here are two lovely ladies hamming it up in the dresses I made for this tropical wedding.
Here they are, with their handsome escorts.
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