I finally got word from my client on the outfit. This is his words exactly.

"Was out of the office yesterday so didn't see the costume until this morning. It is fantastic. Worth the effort. I can see the amount of love you put into your work."Happy, happy, joy, joy!! I got rather nervous wondering if he would like it or not ( Read more... )

I am exhausted. I stayed up very late last night, in the hopes of finishing this thing tonight... but no go on that. Too much handwork left to do, 10 buttons that require sewing down two bars, 11 sets of hooks and eyes, and the sleeves into the doublet armhole ( Read more... )

I am a bit tired, but I am happy with the codpiece and breeches. Nearly done, just a hook and eye to go, but I needed a break. I also have been taking photos, but those will have to wait for uploading ( Read more... )

A bit of a note or two on the men's breeches, while I take a break from the sewing. ( for those so interested... )

I decided to work on the breeches tonight, since they are the simplist, and it gives me more time to think about how exactly to deal with the sleeve puffs. ( just exactly what I did on the breeches so far... )