Lip Tutorial For Anon! 

Chinese actress Zhao Liying赵丽颖

Padmé Amidala’s wardrobe from Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy (Episode I: The Phantom Menace / Episode II: Attack of the Clones / Episode III: Revenge of the Sith)

artist: Catbuck

Dennis Basso pre fall 2016

“El segovianito” by Ignacio Zuloaga, 1912

Couture Corset “The Admiral”

“The Admiral” is a uniform inspired corset top with high collar, lapels, spikey epaulettes and semi-transparent detachable skirt pieces. The corset is made from satin and is elaborately decorated with lace appliqué, synthetic leather cutwork, silver beads, Swarovski crystals and metal buttons. The epaulettes are made from sturdy thermoplast and are also decorated with beads, Swarovski crystals and buttons.

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Khanjar Dagger

Dated: circa 1800

Culture: Indian, Moghul

Measurements: overall length 38.3 cm

The dagger has a lightly-curved, double-edged blade with a slightly strengthened tip. The grip is sculpted in one piece of jade or agate in shades from yellow to beige, provided with a guard. The upper part of the quilt features a gold lion two rubies for the eyes and an emerald on the head. The wooden scabbard is covered in red and gold cloth and silver mounts engraved with floral motifs and partially pierced.

Source: Copyright © 2016 Czerny’s International Auction House S.R.L.

Fojnica, Bosnia and Herzegovina | Amila Omerika

DIY Outlander Inspired Cosplay Pattern Series by American Duchess for Simplicity 

If you’ve been looking for affordable sewing patterns for 18th century Cosplay dresses or a pattern for a corset, this is the post for you. These are patterns for beginners, and all notions needed for these garments can be found at fabric stores.

The pattern sizes range from Size 6 to Size 22.

What’s included in the 2 patterns?

With the restrictions on the patterns - things like tissue size and complexity/length of instructions - we came up with two pattern packets that work together: the underpinnings packet with a chemise, bum pad, and stays; and the ensemble packet with a gown, petticoat, bodice, and stomacher.

You can find the American Duchess’ post on her Outlander Inspired Cosplay Patterns here. 

Also, the Amercian Duchess’ now has a series of Outlander Pattern Hacks posted here. The pattern hack series already has several posts (including one on corset stays), and will eventually include:

Hand-stitched eyelets instead of metal grommets

Creating robings and closing the bodice with pins

Interior lacing, buttons, and other bodice closures

Drafting and applying a 1740s winged cuff

Redrawing bodice seams and stays boning patterns

Drafting skirting for the bodice, to create a jacket

Extending the front edges for a center front closure

Setting sleeves with the 18th century method

18th c. hand stitching techniques for finishing edges and sewing seams

Fitting through the side back seams the mantua maker’s way

Proper silhouette through bum pads, petticoats, and more petticoats

Binding and facing the stays with chamois leather

Proper materials - wool, linen, cotton, silk

How the heck to get dressed

What’s Included in the Outlander Simplicity Patterns?

Simplicity Pattern 8161 can be found here. The pattern costs $12.57 and consists of:

Misses’ 18th century highland costumes includes outfits in two styles: the first is a gown with stomacher and petticoat, and the second is a bodice with petticoat and stomacher. 

You can find the FREE CROCHET Pattern for the Highlander Crochet Cowl here.

Simplicity Pattern 8162 can be found here. This pattern also costs $12.57 and consists of:

chemise, bum pad, and lined corset.

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