Corset Conundrums
It occurred to me, as I struggled to wrap my brain around all the things I’d planned for Bichette’s lingerie trousseau, that she might desire a corset. And at this point, why...
Outside the Lines
The posts in this category are just what its label says, i.e., every single thing ever written without categorization. If you want to read straight through from the very beginning, go to the last page and work your way through backwards. The most recent posts are always added at the top of the first page.
Carried Away!
The doll room has become a flurry of fabric, buttons, patterns, ribbons . . . you name it, I've pulled it out of drawers and bins and arranged it on the floor....
Les Étrennes
Well behaved French children placed their shoes near the fire on Christmas Eve in hopes that Père Noël might leave some small presents while they slept. However this was not the event...
Celeste’s Lingerie Trousseau
Celeste is excited to share some photos of her new lingerie trousseau. It includes a robe, nightgown, slip, chemise and drawers. The embroidery and buttonholes were done by hand, and all the...
Introducing Bichette
Welcome to the blog, Bichette! Her name is the French word for "doe", and how could I resist with those great big blue eyes? Bichette is a premiere bleuette, marked with just...
Drool Worthy Diversions
If you're in need of relaxation, distraction, inspiration, or just plain fun - head over to the Rijksmuseum Studio and scroll through some amazing fashion plates. WARNING: I can't, with good conscience,...
Celeste’s Embroidered Slip
I'm going to jump right in today and tell you I made quite a few changes to this pattern. Here's the original, with my modifications: Look at all that red! These are...
Lydia’s Wool Challis Dress
Lydia may be miffed that I neglected to blog about the making of her new fall dress, but I think she's content with our recent photos. She's so professional and polished about...
A Match Made in Heaven
When Rita de Acosta Lydig divorced her first husband, the settlement she received was the equivalent of seventy-three million dollars in today's money. And where does a beautiful young divorcée go to...
Celeste’s Pantalon Fermé
Stitching Celeste's new drawers was much more fun than I expected. Maybe it was the pure relief of being finished with all the embroidery for four pieces of lingerie. Or maybe it's...