tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59711130816844068662024-03-05T11:13:56.131+00:00Stitch in Time & SpaceSewing & General Blog
General (Music, Sci-fi, History etc.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger312125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-24869895598462887462018-08-31T08:16:00.000+01:002018-08-31T08:16:41.957+01:00HSF 2015 - Challenge #5 - PracticalitySo with all the talk of the new Cinderella movie I remeber the animated version and thought it would be cool to cosplay cinders poor clothing rather than a ball gown. As I've nowhere to store a ballgown.
I've see HA versions of the ball dress but no one has tried to do her other outfits in a HA fashion. Now the Grimm story was published in 1812 -according to wiki- I wanted to make it from that Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-57348983151113431612017-12-12T15:31:00.000+00:002017-12-12T15:31:48.752+00:00A red regency cap
Fashion plate- original was red velvet
I've been wanting to make this outfit for a while but it was the hat that jumped out at me. It's the hat that particularly jumped out at me. I was looking for a regency cap that was easy to pack in a suitcase that wasn't just your standard regency turban and this fitted the bill.
It took a while to figure out the right shape. The original was in velvet Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-8478022090187136322017-08-27T15:05:00.000+01:002017-08-27T15:05:07.188+01:00Updating an old dress -1780 to 1790s
This shows how much my skills have improved. I needed a 'georgian' dress so I dug out my old red one I made ages ago. I've never been happy with how it fitted but it was one of my first attempts at making up a pattern from patterns of fashion. Was meant to be circa 1780s in style. I removed the lace from the neckline and cuffs. Then took off the hook n eye which clearly was causing gaping.
NextUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-50992771250980006992017-05-12T23:18:00.001+01:002017-05-13T09:10:09.648+01:00wigs, the 60s and cosplay I know I have been quiet for a while. Been a little busy but I wanted to fill you in on my latest project.
I blame reruns of Man from uncle (the TV series not the film). It's got me into that 1960s style.
I've been gathering together 60s sewing patterns and have been attempting to style a wig using heated rollers and a setting pattern found on pinterests.
Probably needs more backcombing for Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-34749612213409446882016-09-13T11:43:00.002+01:002016-09-13T11:43:51.634+01:00Jane Austen Festival Bath - 2016 (the costumes)Time for my post about the Jane Austen Festival (its quite expensive so I tend to go every other year). Lets start with the dresses which of course are very important.
I had been working on them for a number of months as this time I needed four outfit and I had loaned my usual back up dresses to my mum. Well I don't need more than that as an excuse to make more. I had got much more confident in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-23237157967853374592016-07-09T16:47:00.000+01:002016-07-09T16:50:18.556+01:00Straw Boater to 18th Century BergereI know I've been quiet for a while. Blog posts take a long time to write and I've been busy busy busy. Anyway....I thought I'd do a sorta tutorial. I say sorta because its not that indepth. lol!
It started with a hat, not just any hat, a straw boater in a sale. Ignore the price, I got it even cheaper because it was broken. Hence my erm...cunning plan.
I got out the seam ripper and began to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-1107148557605024842016-01-29T19:33:00.001+00:002016-01-29T19:33:42.195+00:00HSF 2016 - #1 ProcrastinationWhat the item is: Bodice for Bustle Era outfit
The Challenge: #1 Procrastination
Materials: 100% Cotton and Silk.
Pattern: TV 400 but I modified the pattern. Converted the front to a
faux vest. I also narrowed the sleeves and added a self drafted collar.
Year: The patter says 1871 but due to my modifications it probably sits later in the era.
Notions: Buttons
How historically accurate isUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-28523520164002676132015-12-20T11:34:00.000+00:002015-12-20T11:34:02.213+00:00HSF 2015 - Challenge #12 - RedoWhat the item is: Bodiced petticoat/supportive kirtle The Challenge: #12 re-do What Challange/s are you re-doing?: 1# foundations Fabric: Melton wool/cotton 100% Pattern: Tudor tailor kirtle Year: 1510s Notions: Eyelets lacing How historically accurate is it? The pattern is right but i compromise on fabric for budget reasons Hours to complete: Approx. 10 i lost track. First Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-31645664426499185662015-12-01T20:45:00.000+00:002015-12-01T20:45:20.187+00:00HSF 2015 - Challenge #11 - Silver ScreenWhat the item is: 1920's day dress The Challenge: #11 Silver Screen
What's your onscreen inspiration?: I took inspiration from Miss Fishers
Murder Mysteries. I love her frocks but they are a little to 'glam' for
me. So I made one more suitable for Dot her assistant.
I like the purple and black combo
Fabric: Poly Rayon/Viscose Pattern: I used the 1 hour dress pattern from festive Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-83831816993656534262015-11-26T22:55:00.000+00:002015-11-26T22:55:14.395+00:00Upcycling a JumperSo I've been working on a few cosplay's lately and an element of one is a jumper with holes in. But I didn't want to cut holes in a perfectly good jumper. My solution sequins.
I bought a cheap £6 Primark jumper. Just plain black.
I then followed the instructions from American Duchess blog on how to make a retro jumper. To get my basic and more flattering shape. Then I started sewing on sequins.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-55785758042748480622015-11-01T12:32:00.000+00:002015-11-01T12:32:00.098+00:00MCM Comicon London - October 2015 (Saturday)Another comicon report. I'd been working on a Historical/Steampunk Ariel cosplay....well it started off steampunk but turned out more HA.
First off the accessories. Green ribbon and gold shell necklace. Red wig styled with plaits...
Trident made from a broom handle, craftfoam and cardboard.
Tiara - modified a cheap one with craft foam, shells and pearls.
The bodice was made Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-3879463020421597952015-09-06T16:38:00.001+01:002015-09-06T16:38:34.898+01:00HSF 2015 - Challenge #9 - BrownWhat the item is: tudor/elizabeathan coif The Challenge: #9 Brown Fabric: Printed cotton Pattern: Tudor Tailor pattern for coif 1, Patterns of fashion for coif 2 Year: 16th century Notions: Ribbon, wire (yes really)
How historically accurate is it? the shape and order of construction is
historical. some of the materials aren't BUT these are just a first
attempt and a stopgap. I hope to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-47510401011921091692015-08-07T22:10:00.000+01:002015-08-07T22:10:38.765+01:00Ariel goes Victorian!So I know I've been a bit quiet lately but I've had two projects to complete. I thought I would give you a taster of my cosplay for mcm london. Historically accurate disney is the theme so I chose Ariel. Already started a steampunk ariel then I found a group doing HA disney and well...I had to go for that, very me. It only took a few modifications to go from steampunk to victorian, 1870's to be Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-54939673456274896412015-08-01T19:11:00.001+01:002015-08-01T19:11:29.738+01:00HSF 2015 - Challenge #7 - AccessorizeThe Challenge: #7 AccessorizeFabric: 'silk' and lining scrapsPattern: N/AYear: 1869Notions: Bias binding, thread, interfacing.How historically accurate is it? This was inspired by the glasses case posted on the HSF FB page from godeys. I took a few liberties with the design so its close enough for me.Hours to complete: About 2 hours max. I stopped for tea and lost track of time.First worn: Today Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-44845174552137716952015-07-15T22:17:00.001+01:002015-07-19T21:04:54.264+01:00Shrink plastic broaches!So I saw 'dawns dress diary' post about shrink plastic jewellry. And I just had to have a go. They were selling small packs of shrinkles sheets for pocket money prices so...I bought myself a pack of the frosted style and some broach backs.
Above was its original size about 15 cm tall. Then I popped it in the oven along with two other ones.
I superglued the broach pins on the back
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-36435527841919463072015-06-08T12:15:00.001+01:002015-06-08T12:15:19.205+01:00HSF 2015 - Challenge #6 - Out of your comfort zoneWhat the item is (and why it was out of your comfort zone): Its a housedress/apron. Its out of my comfort zone because I have not had sucess with wrapover dresses or tops. I've stayed away from them as I could never adjust them to fit. But now my fitting skills have improved decided to go for it. The Challenge: #6 Out of your comfort zone Fabric: Floral print cotton Pattern: McCalls 6959 YearUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-62954003303095296362015-05-25T14:05:00.000+01:002015-05-29T11:01:12.908+01:00MCM Comicon London - May 2015 (Saturday)Comicon report time! This was my first time at the May MCM as I'd only done October before. There were a few differences between the two but fundementally the same.
I felt that this was much more busy than in October, but I prefered the layout and the queuing system this time. I had bought in advance a priority ticket, this meant we could be ushered inside pretty quickly collecting the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-28717265761711336602015-04-28T12:38:00.003+01:002015-04-28T12:38:49.074+01:00HSF 2015 - Challenge #4 - War & PeaceWhat
the item is (and how it is a product of war or a lengthy period of
peace: This is a headscarf. I wanted to do something much more complex
but I just don't have funds to make any of them from scratch. so I chose
that in the spirit of WW2 I would make do and mend. The Challenge: #4 War & Peace Fabric: cotton (I think it was a scrap from my stash) Pattern: none self drafted Year: Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-88620895407615068522015-04-08T14:35:00.004+01:002015-04-08T14:35:53.068+01:00The captain's shieldSo I needed a blond comic book character to cosplay....after running through the ones I knew I chose captain america as he was good in the avengers movie I saw last year. One of the things I needed was a prop...a shield to be exact.
Couldn't afford to buy one and my budget was very tight. I looked up a few tutorials before I settled on buying....
A shallow planter for 99p from...well the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-15074853172107321702015-03-18T11:03:00.001+00:002015-03-18T11:10:34.698+00:00HSF 2015 - Challenge #3 - Stash V2The Challenge: #3 Stash
Fabric: muslin
Pattern: none. self drafted.
Year: 1780-1812
Notions: ribbon
How historically accurate is it?
This was a bit of a last min random item....so my research consisted of checking out pinterest. lol! I tried to make the right shape. It is more of a re-jig of the bib part of a bib front gown I gave up on because it stretched too much.
Hours to complete: Only Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-52499397991287855192015-02-25T21:08:00.001+00:002015-02-26T09:26:55.865+00:00Singer ONE Sewing Machine - Review
Review of singer 'One' anniversary model in white. This machine was gifted to me.
The Spec
ONE TOUCH™ Stitch Selection with 24 Built-In Stitches
2 Fully Automatic 1-Step Buttonholes
SWIFTSMART™ Threading System with Automatic Needle Threader
QuickView Stitch Setting & Simple Stitch Adjustment
DROP & SEW™ Bobbin System
Presser Foot Sensor
Feed Dog Control
Extra-Large Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-306217277772007722015-02-16T15:52:00.002+00:002015-02-16T15:56:44.875+00:00HSF 2015 - Challenge #3 - StashThe Challenge: #3 Stash
Fabric: Cotton
Pattern: Truly victorian 400.
Year: 1870s-1880s
Notions: Ribbon, buttons, boning How historically accurate is it? Well I used TV patterns which are usually accurate, I used the right historical techniques and can get away with using sewing machine for this era. The boning and buttons are plastic so 90%? Closest I've been in ages. Hours to complete: lost Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-39823813102451641582015-01-22T13:45:00.003+00:002015-01-22T13:45:33.663+00:00Historical Sew Monthly 2015 - the planWell this is my plan for what I want to make...although its inclined to change.January – Foundations: make something that is the foundation of a period outfit.1930s/40s bra
February – Colour Challenge Blue: Make an item that features blue, in any shade from azure to zaffre.
1940s peasant style top
March – Stashbusting: Make something using only fabric, patterns, trims & Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-62776446963040374132015-01-15T15:58:00.002+00:002015-01-15T16:03:05.206+00:00HSF 2015 - Challenge #2 - BlueThe Challenge: #2 Blue
Fabric: Polycotton
Pattern: Used Butterick pattern.
Year: 1930s-40s
Notions: elastic, ribbon, rikrack How historically accurate is it? Well I hope it is accurate as I can get it. Hours to complete: Took me two days but then I handsewed some of it. If I'd used the machine it would have been done in a day. First worn: 15/1/15 for photo's. Total cost: £5 Because I only had toUnknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971113081684406866.post-2920258316070018282015-01-14T00:30:00.000+00:002015-01-14T00:30:00.647+00:00HSF 2015 - Challenge #1 - FoundationsAfter building up an extensive back catalogue of foundations dureing the past HSF years I erm....struggled to find something that wasn't a duplicate to make.
The Challenge: #1 foundations Fabric: Cotton Pattern: Used a
combination of 30's and 40s bra patterns in 'vintage lingerie' by jill
salen as reference draping it on the dress form. Unfortunately somewhere
between draping and sewing the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0