WBP - Princess Charlotte - Part 2 - Dreaming of Darcy
I had to be very careful with my hand sewing, a blunt pin or needle would pucker my fabric and make it look awful and the tinyest thread...
Piping.
I've made piping before that was out of cotton, it was easy. Cut on the bias, jobs a good-un! But have you ever tried to make bias piping...
Visit to Cosprop!
So today, I was lucky enough to visit Cosprop in London! I was very excited but I didn't now exactly what to expect. The main reason for...
Regency Buttons
I decide to use plastic buttons as the base as they would be stronger and wouldn't be seen under the fabric covering. To save time, I...
WBP - George III - Toiling
Today I decided I wasnt happy with my previous toile for George's Millitery garb so I remade my toile! I had been overlapping the front...
Definitely the last fabric shopping trip!
Okay, I lied! I completely forgot about one of my garments! I needed to find fabric for my regency dress! I wanted a sheer top layer and...
Business Planning
A phrase that stricks fear into my heart. I hate business planning, I'm pretty sure everyone does. But it's one of those things that has...
Elevator Pitch
We've been perfecting out elevator pitches so here's mine :) I am NL Costumes, a freelance costume designer and maker based in Leicester....
Final fabric shopping trip!
Although ebay has been my eternal friend for basics, like linens and cottons, there's nothing like going fabric shopping! I popped up to...
WBP - George I - Part 2 - Moment of truth!
Today I cut out one of my garments out of my real fabric! Took me about 10 minutes to gear myself up finally make the first cut but I did...