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Aurulent Glaze

Posted by Discipulus on August 5, 2012 4 comments

A sequential juxtaposition of the textiles that were gathered to re-interpret the cathedral cape, shows both the coherence in semblance of old gold as well as the returning purple undercolor in body and inset linings.

Feathered Accessories

Posted by Discipulus on August 2, 2012 2 comments

Gothic burlesque ostrich feather choker-collar, princess crown and wristcuff bracelets.

Sewing pattern for V-lined feather collar.

Sewing Pattern for gothic princess crown.

Depicting a two day job of exercising high couture techniques onto the simplest of patterns; this new PDF- tutorial shows how to use pre-bound feather-trim for turning leftover bits of fabric into a set of noteworthy accessories; delivering a V-lined choker collar, reversible wrist-cuffs and a matching little princess crown.

Download detailed instructions (PDF) | Detail-post on feather-sewing

Time of the Year

Posted by Discipulus on July 13, 2012 4 comments

Picking up the dark silver of the velvet brocades to outline its edges with velcro tape and replace the frame’s creme colored layer as this year’s inlay for The Picnic Blanket, an exploit not unnoticed by fellow inhabitants.

Profound Picture

Posted by Discipulus on July 11, 2012 No comments

Absorbing the brief trainride to the atelier grounds by opening up some envelopes picked up whilst heading for the station, and laying eyes on the extraordinarily fashionable tickets for this year’s Wave Gotik Treffen.

Flowing Edges

Posted by Discipulus on July 10, 2012 2 comments

Looking closer at the technique for cutting the leather into the most fluid of lines, using a fresh scalpel-knife to carve the pattern pieces onto the right side and turning over the blade to lift the wrong side and re-trace the incision, effortlessly employing the material’s own weight while sleekly slicing the way through the hide.