Meet the Barkers and their new Elizabethans

Update 6/18/09

We had the second fitting at Georgia Fair on the Memorial Day weekend, and it too went splendidly. This is Keith in his almost finished slops, and his new doublet mock-up.

UPDATE: 4/12/09

After a fun-filled weekend at Scarborough, I got together with Keith and Shirley for their very first fitting which went great! This is Shirley in her new french hood that I made for her as a surprise. Tricksey. There are a few more photos in the Barker Flickr set.

It has been Winter, and of course that means it is time to work on the Elizabethan costuming. This time for Keith and Shirley Barker from St. Louis, MO. They will be coming down to Scarby for their first fitting, so I working, working, WORKING, on their pieces in preparation. You can visit the dress journal so far here at Barker Beautification, or just see their images at the Flickr set, Barker.

I am still working on these pieces, and the ensuing outfits, so check for updates…just not regularly. *grin*

Taffeta Stripe is done!

Except for the sewing of the eyelets with I have till the first week of November to finish; the new outfit is complete. I added a new page to “Denise dahling, you can’t wear that ‘ol thing” called”And here’s what’s for dinner!“

Enjoy! Back to work for me. Time to start on Miss Peasley.

Giesen-y Garments of Goodness Part II

Here we are again, counting down towards Dickens, and I have a PILE of dresses to make. Of course. “How is that different?”, I here you ask. It isn’t. *grin*

Here first installment of new additions to Denise’s Victorian Wardrobe.
This is an early 1870’s outfit with day and dinner tops.

I have a diary of its completion so far, and will be adding more as I get the dinner top complete.
Here is also the Flickr set of all the pictures to date.

Enjoy. I am going to get back to work. : )