Projects in Progress or Upcoming for 2018

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

For many, Faire season has started or is just around the corner. What do you have own your sewing schedule? Mine is looking pretty busy as I delve in many periods and genres.

What I have coming up.....A replication of a Chemise/Smock, Septa Unella from Game of Thrones, Boudica, a couple of  Pirate Coats, shirts and chemises for clients, and a Victorian Bustle Gown for myself, and a Civil War Ball gown for a client's wedding in Texas in October.


Replicating the one to the lower right.


Going to be made from Linen coming from Denmark of all places.


A Civil War era Ball Gown I will be making from a rich dark green Dupioni Silk and Black Venise lace, unless I find an embroidered silk.

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

The process of the Civil War era Ball Gown for a client's October wedding down in Fort Worth has begun. I have the Undergarments finished and the Bodice Mockup ready to mail out.


The Under Chemise


The full petticoat


Simple Bloomers


Bodice mockup front


Bodice mockup side


The Dupioni Silk and Silk Organza trim that will go on the bodice.

[Lord Argyl of Lochdubh]

really fine work

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

A Cosplay Snow White I am doing for a client in Montgomery, Texas.

The Skirt with a lacy overlay I bought from a vendor on eBay. Satin for the Under skirt, Cape, and Collar. The Corset mockup I made fir perfectly, So I can get started on that.

[Merlin the Elder]

Lady K, girl, you bad arse! I need to start saving up for my next Lady K ensemble! Got any good ideas? (Like, DUH!)

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

I haz some ideas, Merlin! Something with a touch of GOLD in it. 

The outer layer of the Corset. The under layers are Cotton Canvas with boning channels as well as a lining layer. I have plenty of Blue Satin to make a binding before I add the Gold Gimp and Gold appliques.

[Larrygaga]

The snow white skirt is drop dead gorgeous.

[Lord Argyl of Lochdubh]

awesome talent

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

The Cosplay Snow White is finished. I took the corset part to the Shoe Repair for Brass Grommets. The Gold embroidery designs are Iron On appliques from www.gloryshouse.com.
I have yet to tack on the Modesty panel at the back and ship this beauty down to Texas on Friday.

This was a fun project to work on. More information about my work can be found on my Facebook page for Custom Designs by Lady Kathleen.