Upcoming Projects

[theladyrebecca]

So now that CosCol is over, it's time to finish unpacking and start on new projects.

I was able to find the fabrics I needed for the Rapunzel commission in the fabric district, so that is first on the docket. Yesterday, I dye tested the white brocade I got, and it seemed to come out okay. I'll probably start testing the embroidery this afternoon, if I can clear out space around my sewing machine.

I've also been approved to be a pattern tester for Laughing Moon's new men's mid-Victorian vest. That means my dad will finally get his vest made! I might wind up making one for the bf at some point, too.

And I've planned a Regency tea for mid-Sept, so if I have time after those two projects, I might try to make my bf a Regency outfit.

In the beginning of Oct, vanessa_lynne has planned a deco museum excursion, and since I have nothing deco, I've decided I need to make something. I think it's the perfect chance to make Delysia's blue dress from Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day.


Other than that, I think it's mostly CosCol planning. This is what I want to do for next year:

1831 bathing suit. Because it is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen, I naturally need to make it. I already bought the red plaid and black wool, plus I got some really wide red fishnets to try to get the stocking look.


1833 ballgown. Which means I will also need a corded petticoat, and most likely, a new corset.


1830s day dress. I love the shape of this one, not sure about the fabric:


I'm also thinking about the riding habit from Daniel Deronda:


And then beyond that, I'm going to do the Trelawney bustle gown, and make my 1860s handsewn dress. Which reminds me that I still owe you pictures of my 1860s antique dress. I'll get on that.

Here are all the fabrics/trims I got in the fabric district to get me started:

Comments

[vanessa-lynne.livejournal.com]

Yay deco event!

[missmalexander.livejournal.com]

OMG. That bathing costume! Yes, yes, yes!

[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

I know, right? Most ridiculous thing ever!

[missmalexander.livejournal.com]

It's screaming to be made! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

[fairegoddess.livejournal.com]

That's a whole lot of 30s going on! One of these days I want to make a dress based on one of the satirical cartoons from that era...

[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

It makes packing easier for CosCol! And I've never done 30s before, so I have all sorts of ideas in my head.

[fairegoddess.livejournal.com]

Hehe, fair point!

[starlightmasque.livejournal.com]

That bathing suit is bonkers! Awesome!

[bauhausfrau.livejournal.com]

Woah, that is one crazy bathing costume! Would you wear it for the coco pool party?

I like that ballgown, and that would give you carte blanche to be totally crazy hair-wise for the Gala!

[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

Yep! I'm thinking that if I can find adult size ones, I'm even going to use swimmies to pouf out the sleeves.

And yeah, that's one of the reasons I love the 30s. Between the hair and the sleeves, everything is just so over the top ridiculous!

[mintymuffins.livejournal.com]

It was so lovely to meet you at CoCo! I am looking forward to our bathing beauties group next year!