My pink dress

I really love the side lacing early 1500's Italian gowns. I really, truly do. The reason is not only because the gowns themselves fit like a sports bra with a skirt but because I can have pockets beneath the gown! The side lacing lends itself perfectly to pockets so I don't have to carry a stupid bag. Grr. I hate purses, no matter their form.

The pink dress is 100% hand sewn. I stitched the sides of the skirt together yesterday (herringbone at the bottom but whip stitch the rest of the way up), gathered the top of the skirt, attached it the bodice, and then stitched the bodice closed. I just finished the eyelets today. I'm thinking maybe for Coronation? I might make something else for that...

Squee! April 17th anyone?

I'm heading up to NYC for the day on April 17th. I plan on going to the Met, fabric shopping, and maybe some touristy stuff (St. Patricks and all). Anyone want to go? Meet me up there? I'm taking the train up and back that day but I'd love to meet up if any one else would like to go.