I know we are at nearly October, but given how a) I am and b) my ability to forget or put things off, here’s where we are with the thing I had hoped to achieve this year.
Regency Wardrobe: The short stays don’t have fan lacing, I haven’t finished dealing with the petticoats and the fabric for the new dress is still either a) fabric or pieces of fabric or still a duvet cover. No caps, knitted mitts or bonnet, but I did do the first draft of the short cloak and in theory that won’t be too tricky as it’s basically two seams. However if it needs to have the edges bound, I have to measure the entire edge and order the bias.
Other historical bits: non existent. Nope.
My wardrobe: I did completely frog the legwarmers and redo them, without the feet with a size smaller needles and in the round. They now stay up better and the tension is a lot better. I’ve been meaning to write up the pattern properly and in a range of sizes, then sell it. I enjoyed MacGyvering the pattern and am really pleased with the result. I have bought the Star Wars fabric for the replacement dress when it was on sale. It is neither washed, nor cut out let alone made up and I would need to check my alterations for the bust in the largest size are translateable to the next size down or if I need to do a bit more pattern redrafting for that. AND I am tempted to make trousers instead. I did decide to keep a skirt I was going to donate and use the fabric to make a skirt I want, but again, I need to do a little redrafting of that (or, more likely, figure out some maths, use an off cut for a waistband and and get happy with some kind of cutting device, my machine and thick elastic). The skirt could be a VERY quick fix. I’ve also managed to wash the black fabric (originally intended for a skirt) and wool check and I was super pleased that the latter CAN go in a wool cycle in the washing machine. I’ve had a look at the patterns I’m using to create the knickerbockers, but I don’t think the first draft of this quite worked, so I’m going to have another go. In terms of pattern purchasing, I’ve bought a really good short one, PJs with pockets on the pants and some underwear patterns as well, as I’ve admitted defeat on most inexpensive bralettes and I would like to try making my own, though I think I may end up MacGyvering patterns until I get what I want. I have discovered Molke though. I have restrained myself on buying too much more fabric, so alas, I did not buy the Christmas mince pie fabric when it was £1 a metre! I’ve bought a little here and there - a metre each in black, grey and navy as potential lining, plus replacement Star Wars fabric if I didn’t mention it. I WAS going to make a replacement dress, but now I’m sorely tempted to make either a pair of trousers or a fitted shirt for me. One thing I do need to buy is some calico, which I use to see if a pattern will work or needs some alteration and it usually ends up as the lining of some things. If I do intend to work on that regency new gown next year, there’s a bit of work that needs doing to make that work, such as altering for lower bust point, narrower shoulders and then that means the sleeves will need tweaking too. I think I’ve also decided on the fabric I’ll use for my next shift, but I’m not buying that yet - not least because of money, but also because that pattern will need tweaking as well.
Tech etc. I am thinking of taking up Vlogging and as it sits, I now only need a decent camera. I am thinking about doing a general chronic life vlog about what life with long Covid is like, as well as projects and what not. Unfortunately, I’m not sure if I can deal with editing and so on on my iPad or chrome book (and the chromebook is currently out of commission….as I forgot my password). I now have a cheap microphone, plus a ring light, but I don’t know if that actually works. Whoops? If I’m going to buy that, it needs to be soon. I do have a bit set aside that I can get a basic one, just not a laptop. I don’t feel I need one, I just need to know how I can edit or do simple edits and uploads from my existing chromebook or iPad.
So long terms plans are to try and make at least one long tunic shirt in the basic style of an 18th c men’s shirt, in navy or grey, to fit with my aesthetic. I would like to get a waistcoat made, probably using an 18th century jacket pattern as a base, mainly because I’ve used that before and know what I want to do to make it work for history bounding or just wearing because I want to. I really must do something about my regency stuff, making the short cloak and so on. I should probably get on and use the fabric set aside for 18th century items, but in all honesty, it’s so difficult to get in and out of corsets for me now, that’s not a priority at all. I’d also like to use those two duvet covers to make some either historic or modern garments - the striped one would make an excellent long kaftan and I have just the pattern for it!
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