Garb work

[isabelladangelo]

I was thinking (Yes, I know. That's dangerous within itself) that I might just take the old watermarked Italian apart and reuse the skirt as the upper back and inside sleeves for the late 16th c/early 17th c coat. (Patterns of Fashion pg 122. Also in Historical Fashion in Detail pg 174). The silk of the gown is about right for that and no one will care (much) if I use watermarked silk for lining (the watermarked parts will probably be used, if at all possible, for the lining of the back of the coat). I have the right colored velvet (it's not cut velvet but it's a nice mulberry~ish color) and I have the right trim so the silk from the gown should work.

I can also keep the bodice and just use it to draft out future side lacing patterns....

Other sewing front stuff:

18th C corset - If I can remember to work on it, it will be done by the end of May.

Gothic Fitted Gown - Yes, it's "officially" done but I decided I want to make it more period and add tippets. Once I do that, it will be really done.

Pennsic Project - Umm, yeah. I should start on that, huh?

I should also mention that the yard sale will be on May 10th. I decided this last week but I kept forgetting to post that. I just really have a lot of stuff to go through and the whole pricing thing will take a while...

Comments

[dawnhutchings.livejournal.com]

Go for it. Using old dresses to make or line a new one is so period. Did you ever take pictures of you in the GFG?

Oh my gosh it's only 2 months away until Pennsic.

[isabelladangelo.livejournal.com]

Not yet. I need to get the chemise for the GFG finished for it and then take pictures of me actually wearing it. I might wear it to Highland River since that is the correct time period~ish for it.

Pennsic is super sneaky like that. I realized how close it was yesterday. I'm not too worried on garb this year; I certainly have enough! I just want to get my trailer done in time.