#soutache

[heylobstergirl]

I made something!

A pair of earrings that Margo would wear!

I have long wanted to create something in the fam fandom, but didn't know what. I can't draw or write, so these were out of the question. Still, I wanted to create something, for myself and to give back to the community that so generously lets me enjoy their creativity in forms of fanfic and art.

But then I realized I can use other skills and I'm already a bit obsessed with Margo's earrings, and so this tiny pair was born!

The technique is soutache braid sewn in form of a 3d knot, with a plastic pearl inside (i might swap them out for glass when I get my hands on some). They are approx 1.7 cm across. Photographed on some space related backgrounds for extra Margo-ness!

[chic-a-gigot]

La Mode illustrée, no. 52, 28 décembre 1890, Paris. Dessin et patron de la manche brodée en soutache. Manche brodée en soutache pour robes et pardessus. Ville de Paris / Bibliothèque Forney

[thejiangchengapologist]

A Definite Improvement

So I actually did make progress on this yesterday, but I forgot to take more than one picture or post about it. I cut out the lotuses from the large sheet (I kept the scraps of stabilizer for future small projects) and pasted one onto the fabric.

Following the lines was a little difficult because of the width of the soutache, but I think the result speaks for itself.

I did have some difficulty still with ensuring the ends didn't stick out from under the subsequent layer of soutache, but I'm still significantly happier with this attempt than the previous one.

I am currently moving out of my room temporarily so that I can paint the walls and construct a new bed frame, so that may take up time and I'm still working on getting my head right, but I am excited about working on this again. I'm also getting a tattoo in honor of my bunny (my friend is doing a stick and poke for me, they're using professional equipment don't worry), so that is also going to claim part of my time. I'm just trying to keep my head above water while I wait for the tide to go out basically.

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[theseimmortalcoils]

@lilith_vampyre in a velvet soutache embellished coat.

[fashionsfromhistory]

Day Dress

1880-1885

United States

The MET (Accession Number: C.I.65.2.1a, b)

[chasingrainbowsforever]

~ Orange and Gray ~

[lizmamont]

[silkdamask-blog]

A red wool cape — perfect for a snowy day! This 1890s wool and silk cape illustrates the continuing interest in a ubiquitous form with endless possibilities for updating. Via the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/107152?rpp=30&pg=2&ao=on&ft=cape&deptids=8&when=A.D.%2B1800-1900&pos=32&imgno=4&tabname=related-objects&epik=dj0yJnU9b3pxeFFQRnZXWFBGcHN2aDhUQUdnVnd1emdFZGF4ODEmcD0wJm49eEdyVUQxNTl5eWljRmtmcG1FLUhIUSZ0PUFBQUFBR0FTd2ZF

Cape | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cape | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art