Despite actually having a wee bit of time that could’ve been spent sewing this weekend, I instead dithered to the point of getting almost nothing done.
I have started a Hallowe’en outfit—not really a costume, but a fun outfit. Above will become a neon green crinoline.
And then the blouse will be this spiderweb lace.
This is the pile of various knits that I want to become leggings and underwear and other handy basics for the fast-impending winter.
My Victorian obsession continues apace. My post-birthday splurge on some Truly Victorian patterns arrived. But I really can’t even start fantasizing about the outer layers before my underpinnings are under way. The pantaloons are finished (photos pending) so the next logical step should be the chemise, but of course the corset is far more fun to fantasize about even though I haven’t pulled the trigger on ordering the necessary hardware.
I’m actually contemplating two corsets, one sedate and underwearly, and one more glamorous, using this gorgeous scrap of red and gold brocade that’s too narrow for much of anything else.
I’m leaning towards this pattern for the chemise, as it appears most similar to the chemise instructions in my Victorian sewing texts—although the same texts refer to patterns that are available that have more shaping.
This cotton batiste is ready to go whenever I stop dithering. Also a selection of lace.
But of course what I really should be working on is this pair of jeans for my niece, whose birthday is tomorrow.
/sigh.
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