Category Archives: Ethereal Seamstress

Ethereal Seamstress runs Feb-March 2021

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Winged Monkey

Not a lot accomplished so far, as I had a quilt commission to finish and get out of the way–but the white linen for the smock and apron has been washed, dried, and pressed, and I’ve started on the pattern … Continue reading →

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3.7 Assemblyline

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Slav Squat Xtreme

Friday, 3/5:    Rest is a part of work.    Also, I’ve been ignoring my chores. Got a bit more embroidery done. Saturday, 3/6:     Finished the white pants excluding the hand finishing at the cuffs and the drawstring they need. It’s only … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Carmelina Fauteux

I have been working arond the clock, finished seams and hem on my apron dress. Finished tablet weaving and lucet cord that I will add to the dress tomorrow. I will post pictures tomorrow, going to sleep 💤.

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Golden (C-S-R) Sewers – *Why* do I do this to myself?

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Golden Covid-stress-relief Sewers

Having figured out how to do the neckline of the chemise to match the picture, I am now remembering why I rarely draft my own patterns. I can’t use a raglan sleeve cut as the picture shows the sleeves way … Continue reading →

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day eight: false starts

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Tasha

Mar 6 Me: inserts gusset correctly the first time Me: goes to join sleeve seam… WHY AREN’T THE CUFF EDGES EVEN??? Also me: The top edge isn’t even. BRO, DO YOU EVEN PULL THREADS? I pulled threads. Honestly, it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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06 March 2021 – Is it too late to change my mind???

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Fallon's Folly

So I started sewing my bodice pieces together this morning – and then cursed loud and long – and then cried a bit…… I freakin’s cut out two left sides of the back and side pieces instead of one left … Continue reading →

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Fancy hat is Fancy!

Posted on March 6, 2021 by And Anne! 

I have made a bougie hat ala Henry VIII! I have conquered velvet and am all powerful!!!!!! (This is not entirely true but a girl can dream) All joking aside, I am very proud of this hat. Now I understand … Continue reading →

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Go West, Young Slav: Check In #3

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Andruta Jezofyna

So I haven’t actually done any further sewing since my last check in, because I had an unexpected death in the family and haven’t been in the right headspace. But the silk brocade I ordered from Russia for the forecloth … Continue reading →

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Ellynor Redpath: a 1570’s gown- Bonus post Q&A.

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Ellynor Redpath

I just wanted to take a quick minute and address some of the questions I’ve received on my posts so far: Why did you choose to use a pair of bodies as the supportive layer? Outside of this competition, my … Continue reading →

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Week 1 Update

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Ciara McRobbie

Well not much physical progress this week, but I taught myself how to do a rolled hem for the veil, my book that I will need for the tricky bits of the underdress finally arrived, and I got three projects … Continue reading →

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