Making a Lobster Tail Bustle - July 2017
Today we are going into the depths of videos I never posted - starting with one about making a bustle, filmed back in 2017! I have no idea why I didn't post this...but I didn't.
I don't even have worn photos of this bustle, but it was paired with my Halloween project in 2018, so you can get an idea of the silhouette here.
I was reminded of this project since I'm gearing up to make another bustle - this time a bigger, but softer shaped one for the 1870s. And hopefully I'll film that too!
I'm aiming to have another video posted today, but this week has been a mess. My historical projects are going well (and I'm SO excited to share them). But everything else....not so much.
I wanted to have the 1960's Sewing through the Decades video up, but decided last minute to restart on it since I hated the fabric for it so much. Then I decided to make another variation of the same pattern, since it looked more flattering. And I had the materials for it on hand - but not the notions. The dress requires a 24" zipper - who has those hanging around?!
So I'm sorting through my archives and old footage trying to piece together something else for today. Thanks for your patience!
Comments (13)
Do you remember the width of the darts you put in the top of the bustle? Looks like 3" each?
Can't wait to see what dresses will go over this! Also digging the blue lipstick
How is Guin? I feel as if we haven't seen her in a while.
A nice trip down memory lane. Great to see how you stepped up “your game” the last two years, but definitely kept your own style. For the lobster tail, for me they float somewhere between making some dresses look rather special and a weird concept. I’m still not sure what I think about them, although the dog-bed conversion adds to their versatility and coolness.
How do you manage to eyeball the gathers? I hate gathering and your method looks so easy, but I'm worried about not gathering to right amount.
I love the final look... the lobster and your style!
That lobster tail bustle is love! So interesting to watch it’s construction.
Oooo yes, excited for the 60s, but seriously cant wait til you get to the 70s! ;-) And on the topic of old videos, did you ever post the one of the dress that was meant to match the crown head-piece you made by soldering the brass stamping together and gluing on blue rhinestones/crystals (uploaded to YouTube on March 16th 2016). I would love to see what you made to go with this crown if the video still exists!
Here's to that blue lipstick making more appearances!
Yessss!! So excited to see more from this era. Love the blue lip! Slay girl 🙌🙌🙌
I have a fabulous stash, handed down to me, which includes several brightly colored 24” zippers. Does that make me a hoarder? 😉
Requires a 24 in zipper who has them laying around?!?! . . . *slowly raises a hand in shame* (poor abandoned project notions)
I shouldn't judge - I probably have three dozen zippers around? Maybe more? Just none of that length!