Good sewing progress, thanks to the fabulous influence (and cheezburgers) of Kendra and Sarah. I got the skirt of the Valois gown hemmed and cartridge-pleated, both by hand, as one does. Now I’m ready to attach it to the bodice, though I still need to prep the bodice edge. And I think I’d like to trim the front open edges of the skirt first too.<\/p>\n
But it’s too late at night now, and we had a fantastic dinner, I’m stuffed! Unfortunately I’m a tiny bit headachey, despite restrained wine and tons of water. I slept horrrrrrrribly last night and was headachey all day, so this shouldn’t be too surprising, alas. Anyway, off to bed and more sewing tomorrow.<\/p>\n
Not sure if there’s a realistic chance of having this gown done by 12th Night. But I’ll keep plugging away at it. Still need to pattern out sleeves, as I have but the vaguest notion of a design for them. And, of course, I want to add a buttload of trim and make a partlet and a falling ruff and a caul and yada yada yada. That stuff definitely won’t happen by Friday, but it’ll be on track for later. Perhaps Crosston Ball?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Good sewing progress, thanks to the fabulous influence (and cheezburgers) of Kendra and Sarah. I got the skirt of the Valois gown hemmed and cartridge-pleated, both by hand, as one does. Now I’m ready to attach it to the bodice, though I still need to prep the bodice edge. And I think I’d like to<\/p>\n