So lately I have been incredibly interested in the late 18th/early 19th centuries. In particular, France during that period. To be even more specific: the clothing of that era. *drools at the very thought*
I want to make some accurate clothing from that era...of course my favorite is the huge silk confection that is a court gown from 1770-1780 ( Read more... )

Finally got the courage to cut into that lovely EXPENSIVE fabric of mine. In fact, I got all the bodice bits cut out. But...they are too short. They come to like, two inches above my natural waist rather than my natural waist. It's terrible. (Other than that, they fit perfectly. So I guess I am going to have to put in a waistband? I'm gonna go ( Read more... )