A half a yard of days…. Having the feels today.
In today’s video, I talk through the process from straw to bonnet or hat. It is rougher than I usually do. Sorry about that.
Community Cast Video Day 16
Today’s video takes a little detour with one of my favourite modern products.
Community Cast Video Day 15
Today’s video shows how to make a simple workpocket that can have many 21st century uses as well as 19th century.
My “formula” for fabric length:
6 times the height by the width
6(h) x w
Examples:
For a 3″ high by 4″ wide pocket, cut a 4″ wide by 18″ piece
For a 6″ wide by 4″ high pocket, cut a 6″ wide by 24″ piece
Community Cast Video Day 14
Today’s video looks at Penny Dolls or Frozen Charlottes. It also shows a sewing tool I’ve wanted for years.
Mentioned in the video:
- Repro Dolls.com can be found on Etsy. Check out these great Frozen Charlotts fresh from the kiln (right)
- My seam ripper comes from Kaiser Ironworks, who can be found on Facebook.
From The Ohio Democrat and Dover Advertiser, February 28, 1840:
From The Rover, December 1843:
Community Cast Video Day 13
In today’s video, I show you how to make 2 types of basic pen wipers.
You will need:
- Dense wool pieces – 4″×8″ for the “pretty” layers, 8″×8″ for the interior layers.
- A strong needle
- Thread
- Optional: embroidery floss or decorative figure
Examples:
Mentioned in the video:
Chestnut Bay Quilt Shop. Their live Friday Frolic will be this Friday at 7:00. Register here in advance and join us on Facebook for a fun way of buying great fabrics and project kits from home. Oh, and here is a link to see some of their reproduction fabrics. Here are some of the great wools available at Chestnut Bay:
Video highlights index:
- Day 12 and 13 – pen wipers
- Day 10 – straw millinery
- Day 9 – straw motifs
- Day 8 – hats stands
- Day 6 – woven thread pin balls
- Day 4 – some of my pin cushions
- Day 2 – sewing boxes
Community Cast Video Day 12
Today’s video includes a look at pen wipers. Join tomorrow to see how to make a basic pen wiper.
Here is a special message from the Doctor.
Incoming transmission. #MessageFromTheDoctor #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/WRTROxWRQy
— Doctor Who Official (@bbcdoctorwho) March 25, 2020
Community Cast Video Day 11
Today’s video contains whining and an attempt not to sneeze. It also includes a look at the straw pieces I have been working on.
I am considering changing to evening recordings because I find I am sluggish in the mornings when Clara decides it is time to be awake before my body wants to be awake. Then, I get antsy in the evenings.
Please send me questions or ideas.
Community Cast Video Day 10
Not feeling so good today thanks to a med side effect. Managed to get a video done, but forgot to talk about the things I was supposed to talk about. Today’s video includes: mumbly grumblings and a doll accessories show ‘n tell.
Please, also take a moment to watch this touching video from the wonderful people at GCCM: Just Take A Moment (this is a facebook link currently. I hope you can see it.)
Patreon
I was supposed to introduce this on this morning’s video, but my focus was elsewhere. After much persuading, I finally started a Patreon account.
You can find me under:
A Milliners Whimsy
For those of you new to Patreon, Patreon is a way of supporting artists, artisans, authors, creators, researchers, etc.. by making a monthly gift.
If I Had My Own Blue Box: 