What's in YOUR project basket?

/end cheesy mood

What all has everyone been working on lately? Any cool projects in mind? Any freshly completed?

I'm working on my first corset commission... now I'm an Amateur with a capital A for my newbness, but it's for a friend so she'll forgive me if it's not perfect (nor is she taking a huge finical gamble with my skills, worst comes the boning and the busk can be cut out and I can start over).

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Permalink Reply by Frau Michelle on December 10, 2009 at 6:44pm

I like these boots

Permalink Reply by becky ann demonja/Silver Thorne on August 1, 2010 at 1:27pm

You have one lucky wife. They are lovely.

Permalink Reply by Harriet Battersea Devlin on January 6, 2011 at 7:34pm

I know this is a late reply but, very nicely done! The contrasting insert looked like it was originally that way when first seeing the picture.

Permalink Reply by Melora Dashwood on August 6, 2009 at 10:15am

Hello all! Porcelina I cannot wait to see the model ship hat!!

I've been making several pairs of crocheted gloves. So far some are working and some are not! I'll post links to the finished results when they're complete.

Permalink Reply by Athenaprime on August 16, 2009 at 9:04pm

Greetings, all! I'm in the process of making my first corset out of a modern Simplicity fashion corset pattern. Once that one turns out (I'm using flexible plastic boning and recycling an old pair of jeans on which I can freely make many mistakes), I plan on creating one using the Simplicity historical corset pattern and some nicer fabrics--one being a watered satin taffeta in a pale gold and the other being a burgundy and navy stripe. But again, after I've had a chance to screw up the old jeans one and make it right.

I also crochet. A lot. I'm finishing up a mesh-and-shells sweater, but after that one, I have a pattern for a dickey/collar in a shell stitch with a ribbed collar. If it works up acceptably, I shall move on to a more complicated lacey pattern. I have a pair of winter fingerless gloves completed in a shell-and-v-stitch, and I'd love to see the same pattern worked up with a lighter weight yarn as wristlets/tea gloves, maybe with simple mesh fingers.

Athena

Permalink Reply by Mrs. Emeline Warren on August 17, 2009 at 7:01pm

Hello, all! I am a newbody here and am quite impressed with what i've seen and read thus far-- the projects look and sound smashing and I must say I really love watching what creative people can do-- the people who can take a dream of an idea, make it real, and doing so, give others a dream, too! All my work is done by hand, simply because I live in a house so full of 'toys', projects, collections, animals and junk I refuse to toss (because I KNOW I will need it the day after the trash is picked up...) and while I've gotten a gift of a new sewing machine 2 years ago, haven't taken it out of the box. No place to put it, you see. BUT THAT DOES NOT PREVENT ME FROM GOING OUT AND BUYING GREAT STUFF TO WORK ON!

Today a foray into the wilds of Thrift has yielded MANY a super find, and once buttons are changed, trims added, etc. I hope to have them in one of my eBay stores, as well as keeping a few for myself. It's beenm many years since I've done a full outfit for myself. and as I collect vintage clothing, I sometimes repair or wear that. Anyway, very thrilled to be here-- may the muse be with you all!

Permalink Reply by Porcelina vom Meer on August 19, 2009 at 5:59pm

Everyone's projects sound awesome! I do love seeing how others go through their own creative processes and how it may differ from mine - and teaching me new ways of approaching things along the way.

I'd love to see some pictures!!

I'm still working on that ship hat. And by working on, I mean thinking of working on it while it sits on my project shelf, silently mocking me. In the meantime, I've started the long process of going thru all of the junk that's accumulated in my sewing room and organizing.

I've also got a project that I am trying desperately to get done before Dragoncon, which is approaching quickly. It involves tentacles. I will say that. ^_^

Permalink Reply by Dizzy on September 7, 2009 at 2:21pm

I am currently deciding between making another leather harness, and making a corset... decisions decisions......

Permalink Reply by Lagniappe Delacroix on September 9, 2009 at 3:52pm

I'm currently designing an outfit around a great skirt I picked up the other day. I have an idea of what I want, but the finances may not allow it. Other than that, I'm working on a vest for the SO.

Permalink Reply by Countessa Lenora on September 24, 2009 at 4:42am

I now have all the material, felt and a fabric marker to start working on a pennant for Steampunk Ottawa. It will be used at a future event at our local museum of nature to make sure everyone can find us.

Permalink Reply by Prof. Henrietta Hoppingood on September 24, 2009 at 8:47am

I have a pair of spats that need to be finished (closures) and am going to cut out a new waistcoat for my husband this weekend. I'm also working up the courage to start a corset for myself. Any pattern suggestions? I picked up the Simplicity Pattern 9769 (http://www.simplicity.com/p-2612-costumes.aspx) but after reading through the directions last night I noticed several gaps, such as the placement of a busk that wasn't included in the notions list.

One helpful link I have found is this site with free fashion templates ( http://www.designersnexus.com/design/free-fashion-croquis-templates/) . I'm terrible at drawing humans in proportion, but having these handy templates allows me and my trusty colored pencils to design to my hearts content!

Permalink Reply by Angela Aliella on September 24, 2009 at 9:26am