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Steam Punk n Lace!

 . . . . .   VictoriAnnie's previously sold items that were listed on eBay!   Feel free to browse----just click the Facebook Badge included in my sidebar.

The ensemble to the left is a VictoriAnnie's exclusive, completely designed by me except for the Top Hat, for which I used a pattern from MHD Designs.  The model is the ever woeful, Ellowyne Wilde, for who I've recently added for my couture creations that fit her 16 inches, as well as the sassy little school girl, Delilah Noir!

I have unfortunately, temporarily closed my eBay store, due to the fact that I can't justify the expense, since I can't keep it stocked.  My items just seem to fly off the shelves more quickly than I can replenish the stock!  No complaints there, at all.

Detachable Sleeves and Gathered Hem

 Ellowyne is shown here with the sleeves removed and the skirt bottom gathered into a stylish bubble.  The fascinator which adorns her hat, is also detachable and can be worn in her hair, instead.  I'm really very excited about styling more ensembles for Ellowyne, though as in any other craft, I am at the disposal of my muse to grace me with fashion ideas.  I refuse to cookie cut my items, so I've put myself on a pretty short leash in creating strictly one-of-a-kind items.  Some of my items use the same patterns, but none are ever exactly alike.

In this Steam Punk and Lace ensemble, the dress is created from a created fabric piece.  The lace and batiste were joined in the lace to lace, lace to fabric method, creating an original heirloom item for Ellowyne from vintage lace and the addition of streaming silk ribbon and hand turned silk ribbon roses.

All of my ensembles are completely one of a kind and I often find myself adding to them as I go along--as in this Steam Punk and Lace ensemble.  I find that each is an experiment in itself.

Gantlet gloves with Gold Rivets and Silk Ribbon Ties

Here I show Ellowyne with the fascinator detached from the Top Hat and simply attached to her hair for a different look, altogether.

Her fingerless gantlet gloves are fitted with gold rivets through which, golden silk ribbon is laced and tied to fit securely.  Where applicable, nearly all of my creations combine silk ribbons and/or thread and silk ribbon embroidery. 

Occasionally, I will not be completely satisfied with an item because, though it may look nice, it just doesn't pass my own critique.  When this happens, I stitch and assemble another and include both with the order.  The buyer of this ensemble received two sets of gantlets;  The original set and the replacement set.

A couple of Groups you my be interested in joining:

WildAboutEllowyne, a wonderful Yahoo Group where you can exchange information, ideas and other fun stuff.

And,  there is Ellowyne's Ennui, a fun place to go to keep posted of new items and fun things to do.

Please follow me on Twitter and Facebook to stay notified of newly available ensembles for Ellowyne Wilde, Delilah Noir and of course Riley and occasionally, baby Ellery.

Hugs,

Saundra Romijn
VictoriAnnie's

Well, . . .and . . .so . . .

. . . . . here I am , awakening it seams from a long winter sojourn since October and from November, when the cold and snow began, (I mean snow, Snow, SNOW -- there are still mounds in Baltimore, unrecognizable beneath the black city smuck settled atop) -- kept me sequestered within and in.  And, I've definitely wandered far and long from the yellow brick road, but well, not always lost!

 

While "in",  and during one of my many researching expeditions, (and my love for dolls), I ran across this wonderful little Riley by Helen Kish (do look her up on the web) Helen Kish dolls.  The next thing on my mind was making clothes for this little tiny 7 1/2" wonder. So, I've been at it, making her clothes, and I just love it.  Very intricate, detailed stitching from my antique Singer 99-13 (you can get the tiniest stitches from this little honey without the computerized settings.  I've found that -- new?, just isn't always better for everything).  Negotiating and navigating around the tiniest of curves and angles to produce perfect tiny bodices and sleeves, is best controlled with a motor and hand wheel, definitely not the place to test your speed! It is however, the ultimate test of patience!

I've made quite a few little whimsical outfits; poor little Riley is getting a messy head from trying all the clothes on, poor baby.  But, the up side is that VictoriAnnie's will once again open on Ebay (I need to find a place for these clothes) with Riley's outfits, many sets including my own originally designed accessories and vintage, stamped and printed designs.  

(There will also be a few hand made Victorian inspired heirloom items with vintage lace insets from Victorian and antique designs, full size, not for Riley! There are after all, limitations with the size of garments! Tea anyone? :)

I have lots of work to do to open my storefront again and Riley has lots of photo ops ahead to prepare for her runway listings.  We will definitely keep you informed of the opening day!

Proud to be published in Martha Pullen's Newsletter!

My Story Book Gown, using Martha Pullen's, Anna Garrin's Gown pattern.


I've poured over her magazines for several years (lucious eye candy) and have admired the work of her and her very talented contributors. I'd never guess that she would favor me by publishing my photo shots of the Story Book gown I'd sewn for my grandson's life dedication.


From "Martha Pullen's Fan Club" (Yahoo Groups), my Story Book Gown was noticed by the Heirloom Diva herself and published in her October 12, 2009, Martha Pullen's Newsletter! What an honor! Thank you Martha!

The complete ensemble includes the Gown, Bonnet, Extra Cap, and the honorable Family Heirloom Slip bearing his name along with his parents and grandparents.

Below is the link to the October 12, 2009 newsletter and a pic of the wonderful "Anna Garrin Baptismal Gown" pattern I used.

Martha Pullens Newsletter 
http://www.marthapullen.com/newsletter/currentnews.html 

See my next post, "Story Book Gown, cont." to view the rest of the pics.  (This Blogger will only post 5 per page.  Sorry.)

Story Book Gown, cont.

This is a continuation of my last post to include photos of the Heritage Slip, Gown and the extra cap,

Wide gathered ruffle to slip with 

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