A Corset!?

Well hello again! I decided to take a break from the hoop skirt (a little nervous about it actually) and decided that since my boning had come in the mail I could get started on my corset! So far I think it's doing pretty good!

Well look at that! I absolutely love the fabric I found (I'm pretty sure it was on sale) and it is an absolute joy to work with. No bunching, munching, fraying or tearing! I wasn't expecting how thick it was going to feel with the lining attached as well but there you go!

Here's a closer look at the boning channels. They aren't really straight I feel pretty proud of them! I'm sure with enough practice I'll get better at it! I tried each channel with the boning after I sewed them and it seems to fit pretty well! There's a couple places (you can see them in the lower right corner of the photo where I need to do some serious fudging but hey, we need to make mistakes in order to improve! And, as a special treat. A photo of my piping for my hoops cut!

(Also the bag of kitty litter for my new kitty!)

'Shifting' Into High Gear!

Well it's not 100 percent complete but here is my shift! I know it doesn't look very flattering (I think I have to take it in a bit) and I have finished the trim (the lace I grabbed isn't very nice! )

I know it's slipping off my shoulders. I'll at least be taking it in there. I added the bum roll because I haven't worn it yet! (Unfortunately I already ripped one of the ties off of it. :() I didn't have too much trouble with the sleeves, considering it was my first time attaching sleeves to a garment! 

I also haven't hemmed it yet. But I think it looks pretty good for my first completed garment! (The bum roll doesn't count!)

Side view (it isn't very flattering I know!)

Next project: Hoop Skirt!

My First Completed Project!

Oh Boy! This is an exciting day! I was so determined to finish something (even without a sewing machine) and I did! It might not seem like much but this is my first bum roll! And it's completely hand sewn! It's a little rough I will admit but I'm still proud of it! Next step is to cut the material for the stay. I still have to order the boning and the busk (although I might try making that too.) And I need to learn how to put in grommets! What a boost!

A Minor (or Major) Setback

Well I've run into a bit of a conundrum… My machine is not behaving properly. And I can't find the manual! I've got loops on the underside and puckering of my fabric. I've tried adjusting the tension but nothing seems to be working. I'm working on muslin too so it's not like it's a thick fabric. I'm just finding it frustrating...

Introducing Tarnished Timble!

Hello! I'm creating this blog to chronicle my experiences into the exciting world of sewing! Right now I'm working on all the undergarments for period dresses! Off I go!