Only two weekends before costume college...

[maidm]

And only slightly terrified. I really need to crack down and seriously work on my costumes. I think my original idea of no visible machine stitching was a bit ambitious. I think I may stick to hand-sewn finishes for the gown itself, but machine on the chemise and petticoat, that way I can switch them out for handsewn at a later date if I choose to.

I also tried on my blue and white striped polonaise, and it actually does still fit well so I may bring it as an option to switch into on Saturday night. It's not a big deal to squeeze one more dress into my luggage when the underpinnings are the same. Part of my current job as a sewing teacher includes taking kids on a trip to the fabric district, so tomorrow I can buy some white voile for my petticoat and new chemise. So far the plan goes:

Friday:
- Arriving late - no costuming

Saturday
- Day: floral 1780s polonaise
- evening: blue and white striped polonaise? maybe?

Sunday
- Sunday Undies: 1920s bra and tap pants
- Day: Gatsby garden dress
- Evening: Maybe something vintage 50s?