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I'm going to a preview event of the first episode of the new season of Downton Abbey on Dec 9th, and I'm going to have to come straight from work, which creates some problems. Namely, the main problem is that the only Downton-era outfit I own is my 1912 blue skirt and white blouse. It's rather summery, but I could add a fur coat while I'm on the bus, and be okay. But that's the real problem - I will be bussing from work to the venue, and my Edwardian hat is not at all suitable for rush-hour bus travel (in the fact that it's about 27" wide.
However, my only other option would be finishing the 1912 dinner dress that I started in 2012, and has since been languishing as a UFO. It's actually quite a bit more complete than I had remembered it to be, though I don't at all know what the fit is like. I also knew a lot less about sewing then, and at the very least, the serged chiffon hems on two of the three skirt layers will have to be improved. Otherwise, though, from a quick visual review, it looks like it's mostly just missing the sleeve/neckline area, and a waistband. I guess I'll find out more once I can try it on, but that won't happen until Monday at the earliest.
I also have to hem my black plaid 1850s skirt. I'll be wearing it for caroling, but not with a hoop, and it's currently hemmed to go over my big eliptical. But again, that will have to wait for Monday, since I have rehearsal tonight, and am seeing Hunger Games tomorrow, and will be in CA for a wedding this weekend.
Oh, and speaking of movies, I saw Brooklyn yesterday, and highly recommend it. The story and acting are both great, and the costumes are absolutely beautiful. I want her whole wardrobe.
However, my only other option would be finishing the 1912 dinner dress that I started in 2012, and has since been languishing as a UFO. It's actually quite a bit more complete than I had remembered it to be, though I don't at all know what the fit is like. I also knew a lot less about sewing then, and at the very least, the serged chiffon hems on two of the three skirt layers will have to be improved. Otherwise, though, from a quick visual review, it looks like it's mostly just missing the sleeve/neckline area, and a waistband. I guess I'll find out more once I can try it on, but that won't happen until Monday at the earliest.
I also have to hem my black plaid 1850s skirt. I'll be wearing it for caroling, but not with a hoop, and it's currently hemmed to go over my big eliptical. But again, that will have to wait for Monday, since I have rehearsal tonight, and am seeing Hunger Games tomorrow, and will be in CA for a wedding this weekend.
Oh, and speaking of movies, I saw Brooklyn yesterday, and highly recommend it. The story and acting are both great, and the costumes are absolutely beautiful. I want her whole wardrobe.