The Embroideress

YouTube - Embroidery patterns could use a bit of lighting and focus refinement - but hey go have a look at Susan's French Knot tutorial.

Labels: Embroidery stitches, How To

Melanie Schuessler comes to the world of costume from an academic background and her theater and period costuming are pretty impressive.

I don't construct garments. However I am one for practical considerations and I am fascinated by her tutorial on "How To Starch a Ruff" I know about goffering irons but never thought about teasing those convoluted shapes into submission using a hair dryer and a curling iron.

Labels: Historic Costume, How To, Ruff