Parasols seem to be quite fashionable and diverse in the late 18th century.  I found images of tiny ones and "market umbrella" siz...

Alright! Here it is, the instructional post on how to put together a quarter-back gown. I'll include a few asides on how to do the Rob...

Alright.  I made it through the workshop, have bound my stays, and am almost over a nasty cold.  So I can finally update!  Between starting ...

When putting together a woman's jacket or a bodice for a gown, the assembly techniques are generally the same.  I've already shown i...