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Tabistry Domed Hat Tutorial is now available on Etsy 14 Aug 2013 | 10:53 am

Working on getting tutorial edited and converted to Etsy's "Instant Digital Download" feature.  I've separated out some of the hat patterns to simplify things.  This is a set of domed or rounded toppe...

Corset Pattern Finally Available! 12 May 2013 | 03:37 am

I know I've been promising a corset tutorial for a really, REALLY long time.  I feel bad making those who have requested it wait so long.  I just want them to be as clear as I can get them, so there i...

Stay Tab Tabbed Stays!* ;) 17 Apr 2013 | 06:06 am

Say that five times fast!  Haha!  (Oh dear.  Is my geek showing?!) Been working on a new Corset/Bodice design. This one is inspired by the triangular-shaped Rococo, or late Baroque style Bodices from...

A tisket..a tasket...I made a pretty basket!! :D 30 Mar 2013 | 05:43 am

I managed to make the daughter an Easter basket this year.  It took me a couple days to construct.  I normally like to buy the baskets 2nd hand.  You can usually get a nicer basket than what's availab...

Victorian Hourglass-style Tabistry Corset - Take 2 27 Feb 2013 | 01:19 am

Been working on the long overdue Tabistry Corset Tutorial, but got distracted by an idea to try shaping a new corset with something like gussets, or inserts.  I promise, I am trying to get the tutoria...

It's Been a Dread-fully Long Time... 4 Dec 2012 | 01:48 am

... since I've shared a tabistry project.  But, don't fear.  I haven't thrown in the tabs.  Just a little behind sharing projects.  In fact, here is my 2nd attemtp at a full-sized top hat.  My 1st lar...

New Hat for the Ball 24 Sep 2012 | 04:17 am

So, what HAVE I been doing as far as tabistry goes lately? Well, I made a quick small hat for the Sky Commodore's Autumn Masquerade Ball a weekend ago. Finally a hat to match my blue/tan corset.  Yep...

Beer Goggles and a Tabistry Top Hat 3 Apr 2012 | 08:53 am

As I mention on my general craft blog, we just got back from attending the Nightmare Machine Paranormal Steampunk Convention in Jefferson Texas. It was organized by the Steampunk Illumination Society....

We're Keeping Tabs on Our Cans 26 Mar 2012 | 11:57 am

Over in our facebook Tabistry group we've been doing a bit of research into documenting can tab types and what they come on. This should help us in discussions and trading. When I first started sortin...

Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day! 15 Mar 2012 | 06:10 am

Whipped up a quick 4-leaf clover ribbon based on my can tab favors. It was created to help someone who has square-shaped green tabs they want to make something with. Her colors would be reversed with ...

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