This vest is a little larger than the Violin Vest, but based on the same pattern type. One side is brown cotton canvas, and the other side is a black and brown silk brocade with a diamond pattern. The accent stripes on both sides were created in the silk brocade. It has a mandarin collar and eppaulettes.
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This is a uniquely designed reversible steampunk vest, created for Nathaniel Johnstone. It is fully reversible. The brown side is cotton duck, and the reverse is peacock-colored dupioni silk. Two versions are pictured here. One is the prototype and the other is the final version. I drew the violin design freehand in chalk, and then
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I have resumed work on the Violin Vest, creating the final version. This one is slightly larger than the previous, and I altered the pattern so the breast seam runs to the side of the double-breast, rather than straight down the center front. I am also adding the striping detail to all breast panels, rather than just two of them.
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I posted this lovely link to my Facebook page while this site was still under construction, but I love it enough to share it again here. The LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) posted photos and patterns of four absolutely gorgeous men’s 18’th Century jackets which are in their collection.
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It appears the 500 errors have been fixed, so keep your fingers crossed and expect a lot of updates this week. First is a pair of spats I finished over the weekend and will be delivering this evening. They are made from red cotton canvas, and lined with off-white cotton canvas. The buttons are black
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Catching up, this is a vest I finished back at the end of November intending to give it to a friend. Unfortunately it turned out just a tiny bit small for him, so it is available for direct sale. I will be making a new vest for him in the next couple months, adjusting the
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This vest is a gift, that was supposed to be a surprise, but no longer is, so you guys get to see it while it comes together. It is going to be a double-breasted, fully reversible vest with fabric painting on it and some pseudo-military embellishments. I’m planning to have it finished before November 15. The pattern is
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Originally posted March 27, 2009. This is a custom men’s tight-lacing corset. It is made from two layers of coutil, tea-stained to a flesh tone. To help reduce heat retention, lining and cover material were left off.
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