This is just too cool!

For those not on steamfashion, you probably haven't seen this:
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/08/russia_in_color_a_century_ago.html

It's photographs taken over a hundred years ago in Russia using special filters at the time so they would get nearly 100% true color. Honestly, the color is better than with most cameras I've had. Very cool look at a world now gone.

Italian Chemise

Thank you to vanityfairy for reminding me about waxing thread. It worked wonders for using the linen thread I have on the linen/cotton fabric. I now have one panel sewn and the other is half done. I might actually be able to wear the chemise this weekend!

After this, I think I might actually work on a 1490s Venetian dress or the 18th century Jacket out of the old sundress. Once those two are done, I need to work on a pair of stays for the 16th century and a 19th century corset...again.