Mom's wardrobe update

[isabelladangelo]

I bought Mom some really neat shoes at Walmart of all places. They have the general correct "shape" and are very easy to convert to looking period. Honestly, I added two loops and a ribbon and they look very 18th c. She loves the way they feel because they are supposed to be a comfort shoe so the shoes, at least, are done. (Pictures later)

I need to recut the stays because I made them slightly too small lengthwise. I thought I had so I didn't sew 'em up. I just held up the front piece and noticed it needs about another inch. They will still be out of green silk.

Mom says she *adores* this style: http://tidenstoej.natmus.dk/periode1/dragt.asp?ID=69

So she'll end up in a few jackets like that and petticoats. It's a good style for her. Another good thing is that she doesn't want prints -just solids and stripes which makes finding a fabric she approves of MUCH easier.

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Wardrobe

[rentausha.livejournal.com]

Awesome. :-) She's lucky to have such a talented daughter. :-)