New Wig

So during the first part of The Aristocrats (BBC) I played with a new wig that I got...Because I was so busy looking at the fabulous movie and fumbling with the wig I didn't snap any pictures. I am going to buy the wig in a different color and redo with a tutorial. It was actually fairly easy and it turned out pretty dang good!!! I think I will powder it for a final touch. I think it may be a little geisha looking in the front view and it has bangs. Any suggestion in what should be done with the bangs?
Right Side: Back:

Left Side (need to make the curls a little larger to match the right):

The Aristocrats

!I'M SO EXCITED!!!!! Just got The Aristocrats in the mail through NetFlix. One of three discs so I will have to wait to get the rest :( I've had it on que for a while but someone *ahem my Johnny* had to bump it back a few times.....But here it is!!! So I'm off to sew and watch. YIPPEE!!!

Pink Picnic Caraco Trim

Tonight I started on the trim for the Picnic Caraco. I took left over pink taffeta and pinked the edges.



I then pinned them down in skinny box pleats.





Right now they are just pinned to the jacket to get an idea of what it will look like.

Virtual Costuming

A few things I've made in Secondlife:

Caraco Crazy!!!

Future Projects:
Both of these are on my project list:



Ok I have a certain obsession with caracos lately. Don't ask me why because I don't have an answer lol! Here is the floral cotton print I did few weeks ago (needs some ironing):
Here is the current project for the DFWCG 18th century picnic next month. I'm using a pink/purple/white floral print for the Jacket and the skirt is in pink taffeta with a satin finish.









Ignore the pink wrap around the neck lol...That will be a bow or something...still contemplating trim ideas...any suggestions???

Historically Inspired Costume Blog

I applaud those amazing historically accurate mantua makers out there in the 21st century. I so long to have the patience to hand sew. lol I just can't bring myself to do it!! I'm terrible! I also love BRIGHT pinks and the price of poly/cotton blends and faux silk taffeta...*sighs* and sadly I'm just too addicted to my trusted machine. As you read my blog please keep in mind I like to be creative. I don't strive to be historically accurate, I prefer to call it Historically Inspired :)

Being a Better Blogger

I have decided to revamp and rethink the blog and writing style thanks to the recent and fabulous American Duchess post. I am of course new to the whole blog thing and while I read many, I sadly have not put much thought into my posts. I know what I like to see and read in a blog and I want to try to offer the same thing to my future readers. Thanks again Madame Duchess! I am super excited to get started (again)........ Enjoy!