Sewing Tips: Blog Post Number One - How to use a seam ripper!

Any one us who love to sew, equally hate to seam rip, especially when the stitches are very very small.   Sigh.   However, I am actually excited for my next rip job after watching the following video on Youtube....How to really use your seam ripper! Loved this video!   

Happy New Year Everyone!

2016

Winter Wedding Accessories -It's Official- Muffs Are In!

White Bridal Fur Muff

 The winter wedding dream, celebrate with the warmth of a cozy muff. 

Yes, a muff - isn't that a delightfully whimsical word?

 White Arctic Fox for the Bride and Tan Lynx Rufus for the Bridesmaids... faux of course.

All muffs product of Ash Tree Meadow Designs

Photo credits to Vincent Kember Photography (c)

A Stunning Winter Wedding 

The wedding party with muffs!

 

Deliciously warm and soft, Bridesmaid Muff

You can buy it here! 

Elegant warm, and white, Bridal Muff

You can buy it here!

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Black Friday Sale! FREE SHIPPING until Saturday, 28th, at 11:59 p.m.

Steampunk Angels, Grand Prize Winners, News, and Positive Reviews

The October rush took me by the reigns; I was inundated with custom requests, orders, products, material offers....and subsequently was short changed on sleep!  But, I am happy and thankful to all my customers and this opportunity to extend myself.  I did learn one thing, organization is key!  So, organize I did!  The studio has had a complete overhaul.  So. Relived. And. Satisfied.

And... That is exactly what we have been up to here...and why there have been few blog posts.  Now, we did receive an awesome picture from our grand prize winner, featuring the prize we sent out. She sent us a wonderful review on our products and in the process we discovered she is also a designer! 

So, here we introduce our long overdue...

Feature

Steampunk ANGEL Couture 

by Lisa Bennett

Lisa Bennett was our grand prize winner back in September. (To see the grand prize post click here). Check out Lisa's super cool creations on Facebook at the below link or by clicking on the picture.  https://www.facebook.com/steampunkangelcouture

The Grand Prize

I realize this post is long overdue, however, the prize was shipped, and it was received by October 12th (more on that later.)  The prize included a black collapsible Victorian hat with a vintage styled cameo, sequins lace, and delicate burgundy and black feathers.  We also sent matching shoe clips, a buckle choker, and a burgundy toned fan with black lace (forgot to take a picture). 

These items were styled to the winner's general request, the prize is valued at $60. 

Another Steampunk Adventure Costume

Ladies' Steam Punk Victorian Times Remix

I must admit, I love upcycling! Taking gently used clothes and altering them, adding to them, and creating something the original wearer didn't see, is so much fun! And it helps to know that you are saving something from the land fill, at least for sometime! Well, this costume is a prize! The skirt is a durable woollen type material, with detailed embroidery outlining the hemline! The colors are muted, but clear - blueish grey, copper, and brass.  I knew just how to match it to this beautiful blouse! I added a vintage flower to the center of the brass medallion and stitched a ruffle of copper material that I had from a previous costume! I finished with an addition of black ruffles down the front, and accessorized with a little hand bag. You can buy it here on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/listing/251860361/copper-victorian-steampunk-costume

Creative Steam Punk Victorian

Latest Costume - Resurrected from the Past

After several inquires, I have decided to bring back the Victorian Lady's Walking Costume. 

This lovely costume is functional, easy to wear, and looks authentic!  

You can read more about how we made the first one in this post :) 

http://asweetreminiscence.blogspot.ca/2011/09/picnic-social.html