http://tulgeywooddesigns.com Custom costumes and bridal wear Sat, 01 Jan 2011 22:35:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Heather's one of a kind wedding gown is made of ivory silk taffeta. We worked together to arrive at a design that showcased her elegant Art Nouveau tattoo. The custom corset has a sturdy three-layer construction. The skirt drapes gracefully across the front and falls to a series of pleats ... http://tulgeywooddesigns.com/2011/01/heathers-wedding-gown/ This cute little corset and skirt set was built from a secondhand men's suit. The fabric is a light wool blend, and the pink godets in the skirt were taken from a thrifted women's blouse. The godets match the pink lacing on the corset. The buttons on the front of ... http://tulgeywooddesigns.com/2010/11/recycled-couture-business-corset/ [singlepic id=31 w=320 h=240 float=left] I created this period outfit for the Museum of the Great Plains in Oklahoma. I'm a bit of a museum nerd, so I was very happy to take on this project! The shirtwaist is Gibson style, popular in the early 1900s. It is made of fine cotton ... http://tulgeywooddesigns.com/2010/07/1905-schoolteacher/ [singlepic id=4 w=320 h=240 float=left] In partnership with Nifer Fahrion of NifNaks, I created this rugged work corset inspired by the Carhartt line of clothing. [nggallery id=4] http://tulgeywooddesigns.com/2009/10/carharrt-corset/