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I finished the bustle skirt! That was a lot of ruffling. I even had to switch to my big machine, so that the ruffles could fit through the opening (which is good, because I feel guilty that I only ever do decorative stuff with that machine anyway). It's very floofy, and I'm quite pleased with it. Here's a couple pics:



Now I have to start patterning that funky bodice! I was studying it yesterday, and it's almost like a cutaway 1780s riding habit shape, but Victorian. This should be interesting...

(This is what happens when I'm waiting for measurements or fabric from my clients. I get to sew for myself!)

Oh, and speaking of clients, I must be showing up in Google all of a sudden, because I now have two students for sewing lessons! I start with one of them tomorrow, and the other one next week. So this should be fun! :)