Looking Both Ways

[miss_philomena]

Alright, I didn't do a lot in 2008, but I also didn't start anything until September. I did knock out two complete outfits in under a week each, though, so that has to count for something.

September, 2008: The Red Stripy Bustle
While I'd had the undies sewn for a while, the dress itself I did in three days. I wanted something bright for Saloncon, and this definitely qualifies.

December, 2008: Revolution in a Week
Basically, the only parts of this I didn't make in a one week rush were my shoes, stockings, and hat blank. Upon extended wearing I've decided the front of my half-boned stays need to be recut, because currently they're a bit too short and wide across the bust. But that's for later.

And for 2009, I have quite the list.

• 1560s Teal Venetian
• Catherine-Charlotte de Gramont, Princess of Monaco(1660s), for charlesii. I plan to get this done for Costume Con in May.
• 1775 Pink Brocade Caraco
• 1780s Chemise à la Reine
• 1791 Purple Sari Pierrot Jacket and Skirt
• 1844 Grey and Lavender Plaid, for  the Poe Bicentennial events this month.
• 1872 Watteau Bustle Gown
• 1874 Light Blue Evening Gown (left)
• 1875 Winter Striped Walking Suit
• 1920s Print Silk Dress, adaptation

I have ideas for a few more things, and I need at least one Vampires, Villains and Vixens outfit, but this is most definitely enough for the first half of 2009.

Comments

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Your 2009 projects sound great! I love that you post inspiration plates and your fabric and pattern choices, too.

[miss-philomena.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I figure if I post everything that'll go into a specific outfit, then I'm less likely to use the fabric in a different project. It's worked so far. XD

[jehanni.livejournal.com]

Putting "teal" and "Venetian" in the same phrase: a woman after my own heart! Truth to tell, so many projects that sound delicious, and I'm looking forward to seeing them progress and become reality!