It occurred to me that by changing the tally on my Able Seaman's uniform and adding a few accessories, I could have a costume appropriate for this weekend's steampunk event ( Read more... )

I finished the last bit of crafting for my contribution to the Titanic Party decor: the framed "info kiosk" for guests to play with.

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Hurrah, it's done!

I finished my able seaman's uniform today, including the dickie and adding a drill pocket inside the jumper.

Detail photos after I've cleaned house for our post Gallifrey houseguest...

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I realized this morning that the tightness at the waist in the trousers is probably due to taking too large a fold in the rear inset to set eyelets. That's easily fixed by slashing the inset and patching it.

Today I drafted the pattern for the "square-rig" jersey (aka the middy top).

The first muslin proved the principle but was a tent; the second ( Read more... )

Today I almost finished my sailor pants, aka fall-front bell-bottomed trousers.

I have two things left to do -- hem them, and adjust the placement of the waistband buttons/buttonholes. It turns out where it looked like they should go makes the pants altogether too tight, even with the rear lacing let out.

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