I thought making a chemise directly from a pattern (simplicity 2890) would be a quick easy project that I didn't have to fit. Apparently, I was wrong. I finished the chemise tonight, and the neckline is nearly 6" too big around. Since there's no way I'm undoing any of that, I think it leaves me with two options (unless any of you can come up with a ( Read more... )

Sewing has been put on hold for the last several days, and will be on hold until after I reach CA around April 20th. That said, I will at least try to update once a week with posts regarding my journey across the country. I leave FL on Tuesday.

That said, I just spent a lovely weekend at Bay Area Ren Faire. I wore my navy velvet doublet gown on ( Read more... )

The chemise is done. I based it more on a regency style than 18th c., because I wanted the short sleeves. I accidentally cut the neck a little too low in the back, but at least it won't show from under the chemise a la reine. I'll probably wind up making another one, with lace edges and longer sleeves, when it comes time for me to make a more ( Read more... )