What Lady LaSalle did Today...

[Nellie Blue]

OK, LL....here's your thread...we want to see it filled up! :whip

[Nellie Blue]

We're waiting....

[Lizzie Marie]

She is shooting today..

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

That is no excuse!! and I know she has something about done cause she called me three times ;phone during sci-fi friday ( the nerve! :18 ) to discuss it!!! :w2

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

During Sci-Fi Friday?! :eek: The gall of some people.

Fannie (who does not like to be interrupted during SG-1 or Battlestar Galactica)

[Nellie Blue]

Yoohoo! I see you're home from shooting! Everyone is waiting with baited breath....

[Lizzie Marie]

Baited breath? are we all going fishing.... :moon

[Coffee Em]

Is that like when the cats' breath is all fishy? Eeuuw...

Cheers,
Coffee Em

[Nellie Blue]

OK, let me change that...we're all going to hold our fresh, clean breaths until LL posts a picture of her new stuff!!! :10 :10 :10 Hurry!!! I'm turning blue!!!!

[Lizzie Marie]

:lool :lool :lool

[Lady LaSalle]

Ya'll are a pain in my ***! :kbutt I am hand sewing yards of lace on, ya goof balls! I hate showing off stuff until it's done----drives me nuts! :18 I can't show you the finished product yet, so I will take pictures tomorrow of the dress. GEESH!!!! :re

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Well then get off the computer and get sewing girl! :kbutt

[Lady LaSalle]

I've been sewing since 7pm! You asked for it! ;phone

[Lady LaSalle]

Ok, this is for all of you impatient types! This is the dress. Now remember it's not finished (god this is killing me to post this!) so use your imagination!

[Lady LaSalle]

And here is the side view. You can see the underskirt really good.

[Miz Lynne]

That is BEAUTIFUL!!! :bow

[Lady LaSalle]

Ok, here is a close up of the bodice and the buttons. I am taking that lace and sewing it all on by hand in the direction that you see. Did I forget to mention that I'm also doing a double ruffle around the hem of the polonaise as well?

[Lady LaSalle]

I'm using a light toffe moire' and a Jenny Byer mauve/mauve paisely. It's cotton, and I did have to flat line the skirt with muslin but it was so worth it. Here is a close up picture of the mauve.

[Lady LaSalle]

Last picture..........this is a close up of the skirt. I did the ruffle and the "rouching" by hand (at least that's what I call it!), and this is what I'm hand sewing the lace onto at the moment. Ok, that it's for now! You're not going to see anymore until it's done!

[Nellie Blue]

Wow! Worth the wait! I bow down to you! All that hand sewing!!! Argh!
:bow :bow :bow :bow

[Coffee Em]

Ooooohooooohoooooh! I love the trims! Okay, remember what I said to PMS about that dress she was working on that she wasn't going to like when it was done? Nasty, awful dress ya got there. You just finish it up and sent it on over to me, honey, and I'll take it off your hands. (Reeeeeally need that smilie with the shorting-out halo...)

Cheers,
Coffee Em

[Desert Jewel]

Beautiful dress! I understand the hand sewing; it takes a long time, my hat off to you lady.........although I like to hand sew, very relaxing (while trying to watch TV?) but too impatient to do very often. ;-)

[Lady LaSalle]

Ok girls, you will see pictures :ss of the completed dress before the day is out. I have to say that I LOVE the TV Polonaise pattern! I have to make one for myself now------add one more to my list of things to do! :goofy :sewing

[Merja]

:wv :wv

Can´t wait to see it!

[Allie Mo]

...I have to say that I LOVE the TV Polonaise pattern! I have to make one for myself now------add one more to my list of things to do! :goofy :sewing

Hi LL,

I love it too. I found it very simple to make. I've made two out of cottons. The orange print one in my old avatar and a stripey, flowery one. I made the orange with a rounded neckline and front to be different. (It fits me much better in the neckline than the square neck does.) I need to make a skirt for the stripey one. I stole it's grey skirt for that Laughing Moon double breasted jacket costume and the black trim doesn't go with the stripe material. :re At least I have the fabric for it. It's going to be white with some of the stripey and grey trim (if it wants to have that trim). I hope to finish it after the convention.

I'm sorry you aren't coming to the convention. I'd love to see your dresses up close. Are you making any for convention attendees?

Regards,

Allie Mo

[Lady LaSalle]

ok, here is the dress!

[Lady LaSalle]

I think it's stunning!

[Lady LaSalle]

I love the colors, and the fabric is so nice!

[Lady LaSalle]

And here is the front view! I saved the best for last!

[Lady LaSalle]

To my knowledge, Mo, there won't be any of my dresses out there this year. I don't think any of my friends can get the time off from work or have the $$$ to go. That's cause I'm having them buy lots of fabric and stuff-----just ask Vickie! My name fills up one entire page of her checkbook! LOL!!!

[Allie Mo]

Wow, LL does it again!

[Clancy]

Great dress LL....You need to put it on to show us....Isnt there a rule about finished items having to be on a person!..IM sure you will look very LL with all the accessories

[Lady LaSalle]

It's not mine--------it's for someone else! LOL!!!! Cause ya know if it were mine, I'd have a hat and a parasol and a new wig and new jewelry and a purse and gloves and new shoes and a new corset that Gypsy made and..............................!

[Kitty Phann]

Great job on the dress as usual! :wv

[Duzy Wales]

Beautiful work, LL, just how do you do it?????




Duzy :)

[South Paw Sadie]

Beautiful, as always, LL! I know that Chris will love it!!!!!

[Lady LaSalle]

Since it is now January and my sewing season has begun I want to keep you updated on my projects.

As of today, I have completed 3 pairs of pants for dh. It has taken me 2 years, but they are now done.

Next is 6 shirts. Hopefully, I'll have one done today.

He, unfortunately, is being uncooperative and will not model so you'll just have to let your imagination run wild.

Once the shirts are done, then it's some quick sewing for myself. I have 7 scrub tops to make. Then a couple of quickie outfits for the girls. After that, the real sewing begins! I'll be about a week or 2! LOL!!!:sewing :sewing :sewing :sewing

[Duzy Wales]

:spit :hmr :moon :kid :flame :sop :bhd


Duzy (who is only jealous she can't :sewing like Lady LaSalle does) Wales :)

[Lily Orleans]

Oh thank goodness! All is now right with the world! I was beginning to think that there was something horribly wrong with the universe because it had been so long since LL posted one of her projects!!! :tban Sew LL Sew!!! :sewing

[Chihuahua Floyd]

Baited breath? are we all going fishing.... :moon

Lizzie,
Nellie must be eating sardines again.
CF

[Lady Fleur]

Well WE shopped something fierce!! So you will have a busy:sewing going!!
You know you might be stolen for a few days to go wild here!!!

[Lady LaSalle]

UPDATE:
All husbands shirts done (that means no more sewing for him for a while!)

All scrub tops done (7 of them)

Kelsey's peach "Gone with the Wind" hat is done (OMG, it looks so cute on her!)

Cutting out Casey's BD dress and planning on sewing it this week (She turns 6 March 1)

Purple walking outfit skirt and overskirt is cut out.

[Lady Fleur]

That is all? Really? you work too hard! Keep up the good work!!!

[Lady LaSalle]

Get ready-------------Should have Kelsey's GWTW dress done by Monday if not sooner!!!!

[Lady Fleur]

WHOO HOO darlin'is the purple walking suit out of the fabric I sent you??? How is it comming??

[Lady LaSalle]

Have the skirts cut out--------waiting for the fabric and the pattern to arrive from CA. Not rushing to get it done. Still in desing mode with it. May still have to make some changes.

[Lady LaSalle]

Ok, well I've been strapped to my sewing chair all weekend (for the most part) and I've gotten alot accomplished. Kelsey's 2 petticoats are done. One is much fancier than the other and took me a lot of time to do--------it has three rows of pin-tucks in one section of the skirt not to mention a bunch of eyelet beading. The other one is just a MASSIVE amount of fabric with 3 rows of gathered embroidered lace. The skirt part of her dress is completed and looks simply marvelous------especially with her in it. The colors are perfect for her. I'm working on the bodice now and it's taking me a bit longer than I anticipated. Once her new hoop gets here (hopefully this week) I will dress her all up and take pictures for you all to see her. Personally, I think she looks better than Scarlet O'Hara but I'm a bit biased so you all will have to decide! Off to work for the next 3 days. Bye!:kiss

[Lady LaSalle]

Kelsey's GWTW dress is all done! What a bear it was! AUGH!!! I had a lot of problems getting the top to fit right, and I'm still not completely happy with it but it will have to do. Someone remind me that the next time I sew something for her not to use organdy------that is now 2 dresses that I've used it on for her! LOL!!!! The dress does look really nice and she looks beautiful in it. I need to put the finishing touches on her chemise this morning, and then I'll have pictures up here for everyone to see.

[Lady LaSalle]

Here is Kelsey in her underwear

[Lady LaSalle]

Here she is in all of her petticoats and hoop skirt

[Lady LaSalle]

And here is the dress-------------with her original parasol. Doesn't she look cute?!

[Lady LaSalle]

This one is better because you get to see the bottom of the skirt a bit more.

[Lady LaSalle]

Here is a side view of the dress

[Lady LaSalle]

And here is the back view

[Lady LaSalle]

This is the best picture------------my little sweetheart!

[Tatted Lady]

The dress is beautiful and she is adorable.

Nowwwww, what is next????????????

[Coffee Em]

Dazzling! She's garden-party ready! What a fabulous model you've got there.

Cheers,
Coffee Em

[Clancy]

WOW...she looks wonderful LL....She is beautiful, great job on the dress and ll the trimmings......I love it

[Nellie Blue]

Fantastic!!! The perfect little southern belle!:dc

[Lady LaSalle]

Next is pants and shirts for Duane and Vickie, and then Kelsey's green gown
will be next.

[Lizzie Marie]

Great job mom.....she is beautiful....

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Wow ! you are like the queen of ruffles! It looks amazing ...is that the antique pancake hat?? It looks GREAT and the parasol is BEAUTIFUL!
OMG her corset fits this year ( it was a bit long and big last year...sheesh that kid grows like a weed!)
WOW Emily is in deep envy!
She looks absolutly stunning and I agree....stepped right out of the movies:tban :tban :sewing :tban :sewing :tban

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Oh and Kitty Phan I just want to mention because it looks so good on my screen...that pretty olive silk is the same stuff I got for your green dress...~!

[Kitty Phann]

LL,

What a lovely dress! She looks wonderful.


GG,

Love the color!:dc

[Allie Mo]

Hi LL,

As usual, another fabulous creation. You're such a smartie, putting the dark color around the hem. Pretty and practical!

Regards,

Allie Mo

[Lady Fleur]

Gorgeous work!! Now get her to a cv event quick while it still fits ... They grow too quick!

[Sarah Bernhardt]

LL,
She is absolutely adorable and the dress looks beautiful on her.
Sarah B.

[Lady LaSalle]

Ok, here is a dress that I whipped up tonight after I made 2 shirts and a pair of pants for Vickie and Duane! LOL!!!

[Lady LaSalle]

Now the belt is not done, so you'll have to wait to get the full effect. And I am going to do some embroidery on the satin sash--------BY HAND!

[Lady LaSalle]

I love this skirt!!!!!!!!!

[Lady LaSalle]

Ain't she a sweetie?! What a heart breaker she's gonna be!

[Nellie Blue]

That is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!! :wv

WHERE did you get that fabric!?!

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

OOOOOhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh crap is that amazing !

Greeneyed ( Whoa!) Gypsy:tban :tban :tban :tban :tban

[Chantilly]

Those dresses are great and your daughter is absolutely stunning!

[Lady LaSalle]

I got that fabric in Philly last year. See what happens when you plan a year in advance? LOL!!!

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Well, it's about time we got some photos out of you! :pp

Oh my gosh, she looks gorgeous! She has grown so much since the last photos of her were posted! Good job!!!
Now, go :sewing

[Black Hills Barb]

LL please adopt me and sew me a dress! Pleeeeezzzzeeee!

All I've done is make shirts (9 this weekend and 6 last week), arm garters, puff ties, bandanas, vests...... :sewing

My house is dirty, we eat cold meat far too often and my laundry stacks up. Calgon, take me away!!!!!!!!

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Barb, just for you....

[Black Hills Barb]

Oooooooh, thanks Fannie!!! :kiss

I've got off work today and my girlfriend and I are making a fabric run. First stop (after breakfast) the Woolrich outlet for wool, buttons and whatever else strikes our fancy. The entire store is 20% off today too! Then on to Surplus City - a place with an incredible "craft room" - fabric, feathers, buttons, ribbon - you name it, they have it. The front is the "man's mall" and the "ladies haven" is in the back. Always a fun place to stop even if you don't find anything you need. Then on to the Trimtex outlet for trim, buckles, etc. Last stop, JoAnn Fabrics. Gotta use that 10% off your total purchase coupon they sent me! :tban

My girlfriend quilts, so we always have a successful trip when we do this.

Well, time to get my jeans outta the dryer and hit the road. Later!

[Tatted Lady]

Have fun shopping, i forgot about the coupon from joAnn's for this weekend for Presidents Day. So had better get on the run too. Plus finish packing.

[South Paw Sadie]

Geez, LL, they are absolutely gorgeous! And I just love the way Kelsey sort of "slides into character" when she puts on a gown. She's got the attitude goin' on!! (I mean that in the very best way!) What a doll!!!

[Lady Fleur]

Another LL beauty yes the young lady and the gown!

[Lady LaSalle]

Vickie wants me to make sure that you all know that you can sleep well at night knowing that I am keeping my young slave labor working in my basement. They are busy making me these garments which I am taking full credit for. They get 3 meals a day plus room and board, and by keeping them chained to the sewing machine and serger I keep them out of trouble and out of sight from the local authorities.

[Lady Fleur]

Hmm just like Desperate Housewives? I have driven down the set in universal hollywood.

[Lady LaSalle]

Ok, I got the belt finished. And it took me longer to do it than the entire dress! I free-handed the same flower pattern that is on the embroidered fabric onto the satin. I then satin stitched the pattern in a matching DMC floss. Then I cut off the flower applieques' and beads from the fabric and resewed them onto my embroidered design. Whatcha think?

[Lady LaSalle]

And here she is in the finished gown.

[Lady LaSalle]

And another view-------sorry, the focus was off.

[Lady LaSalle]

Side view----------hmmmmm, wonder where she get's the "hamminess" from?

[Lady LaSalle]

Back view..........thank goodness that's not her real hair. I think I'd kill myself if it were.


Now of course since I've made 2 dresses for big sister, my little one is wondering where her dress is. So I guess that's my next project!

[Lady Fleur]

GORGEOUS !!! I want one!! THE Emb. amazing!
The pagent community needs you! I'd only add some flowers to the tail of the ribbon?? BIG $$$$ there!
MORE is well WOW MORE LOL only if you want!!! How old is she now?

[Lady LaSalle]

Believe it or not, she's only 10. Even though it's a good idea, I'm not going to do any more embroidery on the belt sash. I think it would take away from the dramatic effect it has in the front. I am going to make a matching purse, however. I just need to go to Joanne's and get some tassels and some pearls.

[Lady Fleur]

OOH OOH good idea a reticule? Embroidery is a labor of love! Only 10?
My oldest is 7 and them lil sis is 2 i do want to do matching hoop gowns (I have 2 kid sized ones)! The first time my Sweet rayanna wore them she was a visiting lady in waiting for the queen at the local ren faire! She went on progress (parade thru the shire) with all of the Royal court! I was a high ranking noble myself! She ran thru the tall grass at top speed at one point and ate it big time . I saw the whole thing and roared laughing, she trotted up hearin me and was laughing we both had such fun! Thank heavens no stains!Lil girls need a little fun! Just like mom ,my girls love dress up!

[Coffee Em]

I free-handed the same flower pattern that is on the embroidered fabric onto the satin. I then satin stitched the pattern in a matching DMC floss. Then I cut off the flower applieques' and beads from the fabric and resewed them onto my embroidered design. Whatcha think?

What do I think? I think we're gonna haveta moider you, is what I think! You should see my attempts at embroidery. Or, no, you shouldn't.

Anyway, that's just purrrrrrrrfect. I want to be ten again and have my very own fairy princess dress.

Cheers,
Coffee Em

[Duzy Wales]

LL, she looks like she stepped right into the time period! You did it again! Great job and I know you are both very proud and have every reason to be. The dresses are beautiful!

Fleur, you and your daughter look lovely too! Lucky girls to have such talented Moms and get to share your fantasies too.

Duzy :)

[Lady Fleur]

I agree we all must send her things to embroider??? Did she do it all by hand?

[Lady LaSalle]

Yup, all the embroidery I did by hand--------satin stitched that bad boy!

[Clancy]

Great job LL, she looks like a doll..........The embroidery is beautiful toooo

[Lady Fleur]

OOOOH REALLY!!! How long did it take??? I only do gold or silver bullion embroidery!!!! if anyone wants some!!

[Lady LaSalle]

At least 5 hours and that includes the beading.

[Lady Fleur]

Very nice.
Hmm at 10-25 dollars a hour you are $!!! ,but VERY worth it!

[Ida Hands]

WOW! I'm left speechless it's so lovely. http://georgehernandez.com/h/xComputers/Communicating/eSpeak/media/y6/77.gif http://georgehernandez.com/h/xComputers/Communicating/eSpeak/media/y6/77.gif

[Lizzie Marie]

Oh but Fleur....she gets $30-40 /hour.....

LL.....okay you can just knock it off now....you're making some of us look bad :spit

oh wait, I have an excuse for not sewing....my sewing room is filled with DD and family until end of March.....then I have to sew like the wind

[Lady Fleur]

Haa
:fun :fun :spit

I wish no max is 25$ so far! Min is 10$ When doing a major project i charge a minamum.... :sewing

[Lady LaSalle]

I'm all about the maximum!!!!!!!!!

[Lady Fleur]

Amen You are worth it! All who aspire to greatness are!

[Clancy]

hmmmm at 25.00 an hr for hand embroidery, i would have made a fortune on this one...

[Lady Fleur]

Hey I think a 2-4 hour minamum for large projects is good then 10-20 for each hour after that depending on the job. Golly you need to make some$ this art ain't free. (yes some things must be sacrificed $ wise to make a $) So a discount here or there... My brotherinlaws smoking jacket took 4-6 hours from cut to finish 3x mans sm jacket and tie with free slippers! Time and with the fabric included... 215. Now how much did i really make... I said try and get it for less and with these fabrics.... he said minamum 500$ to 1500! Haaa see i was cheap but was it too cheap and reversable...LOL:sewing SEW on artists of the cloth!

[Lady LaSalle]

Well guys, I have two more dresses cut out. This time they are for Casey. I should have them done by Sunday! LMAO!!!!!:sewing :sewing :sewing

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Ta Da Miss Cyclone Casey front view

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

and the back view ....Isent she just the cutest

[Nellie Blue]

Dang cute! :dc

[Lady LaSalle]

Thanks for posting the pictures for me, GG. Still having computer issues here with my photo editor. That is the Butterick pattern that I just LOVE now! That's my Cyclone Casey!!!

[Allie Mo]

LL,

You're correct, it is tooo cute. Adorable...

I love the colors. I'm kind of a biege or black with any color kinda person.

Regards,

Allie Mo

[Clancy]

Ohhh, what a cutie.... I wish i had a little girl to play dress ups with at times...

[Kitty Phann]

Oh how cute! My girls saw her and said she was just adorable.

[Lady LaSalle]

I should have some more pictures today, hopefully! I've just about got her other dress finished!

[Kitty Phann]

LL,

How old is Casey? Does she shoot too? My girls were wondering. My girls just pick brass for now.

[Lady LaSalle]

Kitty, my Casey is only 6 (yes, I know.....she looks older. What can I say? I married the Jolly-green Giant). She is our official "brass squirrel". Kelsey is 10 and has been shooting since she was 9.

[Lady LaSalle]

Ok. let's see if this works.......Cyclone Casey in her purple dress.

[Lady LaSalle]

Here's another picture of my baby from the side-----see the little bustle?!

[Lady LaSalle]

Now the sleeves are a little long for her, but this dress is for late spring and fall-----------and the way she grows, it wouldn't fit her come October!

Look at that face! It has innocence written all over it (right next to ornary)!

[Lady LaSalle]

The jacket is cut out and I'm putting it together next. You may have pictures of it before the day is out!

[Kid Sopris]

Look at that Smile! A Fashion Model in the making!:ss

[Coffee Em]

Casey looks soooooo wonderful! (I swear, I had a Betsy McCall doll when I was her age that looked just like her, only her wardrobe wasn't as cute as these two dresses.) I love her sunbonnet--it's even Arizona-worthy for keeping the back of one's neck from sunburning.

Cheers,
Coffee Em

[Lady Fleur]

TOO cute! Great job!

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Ok its been 30 minutes...where the Jacket!!???

Inquiring pattern drafters want to know!

[Lady LaSalle]

It's right here!

[Lady LaSalle]

I still have to tack down the lace, add the front closures and add a few buttons for decoration......

[Lady LaSalle]

Oh, and you all want to know what's so special about this pattern? IT'S THE REAL DEAL!!! 1882 Peterson's Amy Jacket pattern! Real child's victorian clothing pattern! WAHOO!!!

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Ohhh I love it... so I would have made it more fitted but I totally understand your "they need room to grow" point of view.

She added an inch in the back, I am making the same jacket for Emily ( someday) but not this week!

[Lady Fleur]

LOVE IT want the pattern? Love the slit for the bow!!

[Sarah Bernhardt]

She is just too cute and what a smile. She is just beaming with pride showing her new outfits. Great job!
Sarah B.

[Chantilly]

LL...both your girls are just gorgeous and your creations for them are incredible! WOW!

[Kitty Phann]

She is soooo cute in this outfit. You did a wonderful job. Now, I want to make something for the girls (they want me to, too!).

[Lady LaSalle]

The Amy jacket really brings the whole outfit together. Casey loves it. She calls it her "victorian fashions dress"! LOL!!!!

Now here is the kicker, and GG can vouche for me. I cut the jacket out last night, so the prep work was done. Entire sewing time for the jacket was 2 hours-----not kidding! It took me about 45 minutes to put on the satin binding and the peach lace. That was one of the quickest outfits that I think I have ever made. It's right up there with Patti's rose and ivory gown that I made in 11 hours.

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

SHe is just a nut I made a similar bodice for Emily.... it took more than two hours...

Greeneyed ( but she does sew that fast....and I ....don't) Gypsy

[Ida Hands]

She is so pretty in that it kinda makes you wish you had had a little girl. I only have a boy...and OLD boy! Fabulous job!

[Lizzie Marie]

LL she is too cute for words....love the purple and peach outfit.....now, SLOW DOWN so some of the rest of us can catch up :tban :tban :tban

[Coffee Em]

Oh, sweeeeeeeet outfit! Casey looks terrific!

Cheers,
Coffee Em

[Wallaby Jack]

Her Daddy DOES have a shotgun,.... right ?


:wallaby;):wallaby

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

several....:sailor :gf :nuhnuh

[Lady LaSalle]

Making pants today.......................probably about 8 pair! LOL!!!

[Lady LaSalle]

Back to work for me. Fun time is over!!!!!

[Lady LaSalle]

Ok, my skirt-overskirt-bodice is all cut out. The underskirt is proving to be a mathmatical challenge to me (and giving GG a headache), so I may not get it done this weekend. We shall see. Cross your fingers everyone!

[Lady LaSalle]

Ok, so I've been telling all of you about my purple dress. The underskirt is FINALLY done! Man-oh-man! If I never see another box pleat in my life, it will be too soon!

In any case, I thought you would like to see the fashion plate where I got my idea from. So here it is!

[Lady LaSalle]

And here is my rendition! Not too shabby, aye?

[Lady LaSalle]

Now it's just the underskirt-----I do have the overskirt cut out and ready to get going on it. It's going to be a bit tricky, so I'm taking my time on it. This picture is out of focus, but it gives you an idea of the true color of the silk.

[Lady LaSalle]

This is the outfit that goes with my parasol-----the one that GG did such an unbelievable job on. The skirt is made out of dupioni silk, silver silk/rayon blend, and beaded embroidered organdy lace. Here is a close up of my skirt.


Someone PLEASE tell me why is it that almost E-V-E-R-Y single dress that I have made for myself, including ball gowns, has (#*$#&&#@ beaded trim on it? Why can't I just make an outfit with ruffles and lace like everyone else? I guess sparkly stuff just attracks my attention!!! Better go and buy some more sewing needles to replace the 3 that I busted sewing this stuff on! LOL!!!

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

All I can say is, "WOW!!!"

[Chantilly]

LL...that's a work of art! Pleating is so time consuming (just ask GG!!) but oh so worth - classy!! GORGEOUS!! :bow :bow



Chantilly (who really likes the beaded stuff too and does not understand how you ladies keep your momentum - have not made a thing since the parisian skirt and vest bodice!)

[Coffee Em]

Suff'rin' succotash! Oh, LL, that's worth WAY more than three needles! Deee-VINE!

Cheers,
Coffee Em

[Allie Mo]

Hi LL,

Wow! Work of Art! Beautiful!

Not original on my part but very true.

Regards,

Allie Mo

[Clancy]

That looks awesome LL... Cant wait to see the entire costume put together..

[Duzy Wales]

WOW, LL, YOU DID IT AGAIN! :wv

[Lady LaSalle]

I'm having a meltdown over the overskirt----------stepping back and taking a few deep breaths!:cry :bhd :18 :grr :crossed :snifles

[Sweet Violet]

Holy Monkey!! Have you ever inspired me! Gorgeous!!!!

[Lady LaSalle]

If I can get black velvet ribbon at Joann's today, I'll have overskirt pictures to share with you all tonight!

[Lady LaSalle]

Ok, so here it is! The overskirt is a combination of 2 different fashion plates---the one that I already posted and another. It was very challenging to blend them together, but I think I did ok.

[Lady LaSalle]

There is a sash that is supposed to go over the skirt, but I'm not so sure about it. There is so much going on with the skirt now, it may be too much. We'll have to see.

[Lady LaSalle]

And here's the back. I love the ruffle-ly things at the bottom and the rouching in the middle. It was a pain to do, but it looks so nice now!

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Lookin good. and I want to say that I think it is way COOL that she has spent three days just working on the skirt!!:tban :tban :tban :tban We are turning her into a fiddely queen!! With nurotic neatness and attention to detail issues!! Wahooo

Greeneyed ( now if her speed would just rub off on ME!!) Gypsy:fun

[Chantilly]

OH ....... MY GOODNESS...THAT IS INCREDIBLE! What a beautiful job and so stunning! Create girl, keep going!! You're just going to have to go on tour!

[Nellie Blue]

Beautiful as usual! :wv

[Lady LaSalle]

This is what the sash looks like. What do you think?

[Kitty Phann]

You are doing such a wonderful job. I like the sash.:tban

[Chantilly]

I rather like it sashless. The sash covers up some of the great detail on that skirt!

[Ida Hands]

I LOVE the whole thing. I think the sash gives it an extra air of elegance. It sort of (please excuse the unintended pun) ties things together and completes the look.

[Coffee Em]

Man, and when I look at the original fashion plate and think, "That was made in wool broadcloth or something equally easy to cut and sew," and see your results in sneaky escape-artist satin, you get extra-extra credit!

Yeah, I like the sash, too. There are so many of 'em in natural-form fashion plates, and I haven't seen a lot in reproduction dresses. Go for it!

Cheers,
Coffee Em

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Nope Em you are looking at dupioni silk and black cotton velvet! Wonderful to work with! oh and she already heard my 2 cents...but just for the record....


SASH- SASH!
It needs it in the front to keep the side overskirt panels from looking like they are flapping in the breeze and the back has that open "what goes here?" spot!

:tban

[Lily Orleans]

SASH- SASH!
It needs it in the front to keep the side overskirt panels from looking like they are flapping in the breeze and the back has that open "what goes here?" spot!

:tban

Yup I agree! Beautiful & I like the sash!

Pssst LL I should have a little package goign out to you next week!:)

[Clancy]

LL... I like the sash, but i think it needs to be wider at the side and then bring it in narrow at the front, it looks more like a band around it...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

yes Ink so too....she is waiting for me to send her an image od a 1869 Bow she likes....HEHEHEHEHEHE:sk

Greeneyed ( whats catching up slowly while drin L up the wall...how fun!) Gypsy:sewing

[Lady LaSalle]

OH!!!! I get a goodie package in the mail! I can't wait to see! Thanks, Lillie!



Yeah-yeah-yeah. You just wait until I start on my black and white stripe dress.! LMAO!!!! And OH YEAH----thanks for calling Lizzie last night for me. NOT!!!!!! Can't stand a woman who can't handle her margarita coolers! :tql

[Clancy]

This is the sash i did for my brown dress, i ended up taking the bow off the dress as i didnt like it, i left the sash on its own

[Clancy]

and the front sash...

[Lady LaSalle]

This fashion plate has it wide in the front and narrow at the back. Kinda opposite. I'm going to fool with it tonight and see how it looks. I am restricted on the fabrci, however. I got all that Hancock's had, and there isn't much left. Thanks for the pictures!

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

you mean my 1/2 cooler that I dumped down the drain because B&J added a bitter taset to their strawberry margarita...yeah whatever. I just like making you wait! you of all people need the practice in patience...

Greeneyed ( lightweight by choice and fine with that) Gypsy:sewing

AND I think Ima has it and not Lizzie....and before you start screaming they are my books too....:spit

[Lady LaSalle]

If they are YOUR books too, how come YOU don't have them!!!???:spit :bs

[Lady LaSalle]

Ok, this is what I did for the sash. What do you think? It's hard to see, but there is a little buckle with a purple stone in the middle of it on the front part of the sash. The bow might look nicer if I had a certain PICTURE!!!!!!!!!! LMAO!!

[Lady LaSalle]

And here is the back. I copied an image that did the little "fan" thingy with the buckle. I really like it.

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

You are amazing! That is gorgeous.
BTW, my 2 cents...I like it better without the sash.

[Lady LaSalle]

I just can't figure out what I want to do...............I may think on it for a while. I may end up doing something completely different. We shall see!

[Lizzie Marie]

And I'm thinking Ima has the book also, since I don't have it here:33

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

have the book found the image...on its way...

Greeneyed (now stop whining about it!) Gypsy

PS you all do know that all my mean-seeming attitude is just for LL right? Don't worry she expects it! LOL

GG

[Sweet Violet]

Lady LaSalle,

Wow!!! That is so beautiful. :bow Now because I am in love with the 90's and don't know much about anything else, is that the natural form era or bustle? I was thinking about doing a dress in that style (natural form) for convention. You are a fabulous seamstress!!!!

SV

[Lady LaSalle]

Yes, it from 1881--------the natural form era!

[Lady LaSalle]

Ok, I think I figured it out. I'm going "half sash"! LOL!!!!! I swear, this is my final decision. No more half sash posts! LOL!!!

[Lady LaSalle]

And the side view................

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Now, I like that!!! 1/2 sash, yep that's it.:sewing

[Jady]

Just hope everyone remembers that "S"! :) Jady

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Much better!! all done I like it...it needs nothing else

Greeneyed (well the bodice might be nice! LOL ) Gypsy

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

I think you should do the bow like this:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :re :re :re :tql :rofl :rofl

[Coffee Em]

PERFECT! The two swags coming to a higher point in the center really anchor the sunburst ribbon pattern, and the buckles add detail right where it's wanted. GG's right--that's it! You're done!

Cheers,
Coffee Em

[Lady LaSalle]

Ok, well here is the bodice all done.

p.s. I hate you people who talked me into boning my bodice. I will make no others without it now. Cuts into my "how did you get it done so quickly" time frame!

[Lady LaSalle]

It is not as fancy as the skirt, but if I did that I think that it would take too much away from the skirt. It's so understated already!

[Lady LaSalle]

I added the back piece to match the bottom. I think it's perfect.

[Lady LaSalle]

It doesn't fit well on the dummy, but it fits great on this dummy! Here is a close up. Yes, there are 31 buttons on it that I covered all by myself.

[Lizzie Marie]

Hey how come you don't have it on to take pictures :) Turned out pretty and I really want to see it on.....

[Lady LaSalle]

Hubby is out with Kelsey shooting silouettes. I'll show you pictures when everything is all done. I'm remaking the hat.

[Chantilly]

Absolutely awesome!! Can't wait to see it on with your parasol and hat. Beautiful work and I'm betting the pictures don't do it justice!

Thanks for sharing your work!!

[Sweet Violet]

p.s. I hate you people who talked me into boning my bodice. [/QUOTE]

:rofl :lool :rofl :lool

I'm sorry but that is just soooooo funny. I'm sure it isn't to you. You sound just like me. For Winter Range, I boned my bodices and jackets but ran out of time to bone mom's. Yeah!

Sweet-I-hate-boning-bodices-too-Violet

[Sweet Violet]

By the way, the outfit is stunningly beautiful. Can't wait to see you in it.

SV

[Clancy]

Put it on!!Put it on!!Put it on!!Put it on!! :tban Cant wait to see it on you with all the accessories, it will look smashing, those manequins have a lot to live up to, they just dont ooze LL,over the top personality..

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Is it on yet is it on yet ?!?!?!?!?!

[Coffee Em]

Is it, huh, is it????????? :D

Cheers,
Coffee Em

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

SHe is dressed....any second now!!!


I called and pestered!:tban :tban :tban

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

she is officialy taking too long...
Some crap about resizing photos...yeah right :sk

[Lady LaSalle]

Ya'll are a pain in my butt! I get home from work, finish the hat, put on the dress and then have to deal with a dumb*ss husband who thinks it funny to take the pictures sitting down in his chair at stupid angles. He ain't getting JACK tonight!

[Lady LaSalle]

Is this better? You all satisfied?

[Lady LaSalle]

Here's the best view! LOL!!!

[Garnet Rose]

LL, I tip my hat to you! Wonderful outfit. Brava!

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

OK so I have to reply publicly (even though I am on the phone with the brat as I type) That I think this is far and away the most beautiful thing Beth has ever made... I am LOVING the hat (its the dale Lyne denise nadine) and I think the whole outfit is amazing....the wig is perfect!

Ohhh look at the cute parasol!

So there happy now ...Its very pretty!!!:tban :tban :tban :kiss :kiss :kiss

[Nellie Blue]

It turned out GREAT! Love that hat!!

[Coffee Em]

Oooooh, SMOKIN'! Yes, I agree, absolutely your best yet. Beautiful!

And darn those live-in photographers, anyway--they get out of hand at the least provocation!

Cheers,
Coffee Em

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

LL, you look unbelievable!!! I swear, you look fabulous.....and the bodice really fits you so well. See....that boning step really does work.

Mahvelous, just Mahvelous Dahling!!!

[Lizzie Marie]

I don't know....

[Lizzie Marie]

It is a fabulous outfit, you did a great job, and I love the colors..:tban :tban

[Kitty Phann]

Well, i never thoght it would happen but LL you have out done yourself.... WOW!!! That outfit is fabulous!!!!

[Clancy]

Bout time, i was getting ready to call information for your number, to help with the pestering. You look wonderful!....I agree with Gyps this is one of your best, along with the blue and black stripe and the wonder woman one...

So thats what you call it in the US.. Jack??? :lool

[Lily Orleans]

Very Very nice!!!! You have completely out done yourself this time! :tban

[Allie Mo]

Hi LL,

I love it! All of it...the color, the detail, the hat, the hair...

Just curious, is that your natural hair color? If not, it should be your new "natural color" ;) it makes your complexion glow.

Lookin' good!

Regards,

Allie Mo

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Mo I said the same thing!! She said yes the wig is done in her natural color... I think it is perfect for her...God is such a savy artist! :dc

GG

[South Paw Sadie]

LL, you look simply mahvelous, dahling, fabulous!!!!!! Absolutely my favorite dress so far . . . except for maybe that green one!

[Sweet Violet]

Miss Lady,

Beautiful dress! So, where are you going to be wearing this confection that we may see it in all it's glory?

Sweet Violet

[Lady LaSalle]

Thanks, guys!

Clancy, all you would have to do to get my number is call Gypsy. Unfortunately for her husband, she has my phone number too! LOL!!!! And yes, to be politically correct in a public forum I thought that "jack" would be more than appropriate! LOL!!!!

That hat is Denise Nadine's Daly Lynn. Ain't it purdy?! And so easy to make. I love it!

AM, that is my natural hair color. Too bad my real hair is so thin and fine that I couldn't do that hairdo! That is the new wig that I just bought from the Wig Lady-----the last post that Fannie put up. I think it's wonderful, and not too drag queen!

As far as to where I am wearing the dress to------------just to my local shoots. No particular event. I totally intend on wearing this Sunday (if it's over 50 degrees) for the first match of 2006. I will be shooting my behind off wearing that sucker!

[Chantilly]

OH my gosh LL - you are going to shoot in that gorgeous silk outfit? SILK?? Wow....I can't even imagine shooting in the incredible red dress that GG made for me! A cotton dress - yes indeed all of the time but silk?? I would be so protective - "back away from the dress" I'd die if it would catch on a prop and tear. How do you do it??

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

She is fearless as well as having no sense of budget! God love her for it...she is like a force of nature...Tornado or hurricane comes to mind...cyclone...or waterspout? LOL:kiss

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Waterspout Lasalle.........hmmmmmmmm..............:rofl :rofl

[Ida Hands]

Miss LL, that outfit is just too, too DIVINE! And the parasol is faboo with that outfit. I stand in awe of you ladies who can see and do those outfits. My hat is off to you

[Coffee Em]

Don't shoot your behind off, LL, or you'll have to make a new bustle! :lool :lool

Cheers,
Coffee Em

[Lady LaSalle]

Can I just say that I have the coolest husband in the world? He manufactured a piece on his lathe to fit my silver parasol handle! Between this handle and the new top that GG put on.....holy smokes! Look at my parasol now!!!!!:dc :dc :dc

[Nellie Blue]

Holy moly!!! What a handle! That's AWESOME!

[Coffee Em]

What Nellie said. Omigod, I am so mugging you and stealing your parasol. And your hat. Okay, and some other stuff. Anything I can get, really.

Cheers,
Coffee Em

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Okay, y'all distract her, I'll grab the parasol.

[Coffee Em]

Hey, LL, look--Haley's Comet!!!!

Cheers,
Coffee Em

[Lady LaSalle]

Do I really LOOK that stupid??????? :jp :lool :moon

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

OK she didnt just ask hat did she?!?!?!

Ohhhhh the presure....Ohhh the temptation....
I ...can't ...take ....it


"YES SHE IS!":tban :tban :tban

[Lady LaSalle]

Watch it now.................I have several books coming that you may NEVER see if you keep that sh*t up! :33 :spit :gf :kiss

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Hey LL, LOOK!!! A Delineator on EBay!!!!!!:sailor

[Lady LaSalle]

You know how to push my buttons, and you know just which ones to push too! :fun :fun :fun :fun :fun

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

YES !!! you got her there she goes doubled over with laughter and a headache! Quick grab it and RUN ...RUN I tell ya!!!!:fun :tban :fun :tban

[Ima Schofield]

Ha you get the parasol and I've got the corset:spit It's still at GG's and I'm closer than YOU ARE! NYA NAY NAY NA

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Ima, it would seem that you are closer to the corset and I am closer to the parasol. If we can snag these items, we should make sure we show up at the same event with them, and we can do our LL impersonation. :lool :lool

[Ima Schofield]

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

Let's see, loud over the top accessories and LOTS OF COLORS!

Yep I think we can do it.:rofl :rofl

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

The tape recorder arrives, Agent Ima and Agent Fannie listen to the recording:
"Your mission, should you choose to accept it is to go under cover. You will need to obtain one white "to die for" corset from Greeneyed Gyspsy and one purple "to die for parasol", which is being hidden in Delaware. You will need over the top accessories in bright colors. Your mission will be to impersonate Lady Lasalle, the leader of the notorious Delaware Diamonds. You will infiltrate this organization to learn how they have so much fun.
This tape will self destruct in 5 seconds." :flame

[Lady LaSalle]

Of course you realize, this means war! :gf :33


You two are a mess!:fun :fun :fun

[Lady Fleur]

:33 :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :bad :w2 :nuhnuh

[Coffee Em]

:rofl :lool :rofl :lool :rofl :lool :rofl :lool :rofl :lool

Dang, out of smilies. Fannie, you were so right--comet, shmomet!

Cheers,
Coffee Em

[Sweet Violet]

Omigod, I am so mugging you and stealing your parasol. And your hat. Okay, and some other stuff. Anything I can get, really.

Cheers,
Coffee Em

:lool :rofl :lool :rofl That is just too funny!!!

SV

The parasol is absolutely beautiful. I am impressed with anyone who can make one of those things.

[Lady LaSalle]

Guess What I'm Making Right Now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!