Jul. 16th, 2018

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Costume College is soooo close, and I feel like I'm making no progress! On one hand, I'm totally panicky, but when I slow down and actually think about it, I'm probably doing okay. This is what I have to get done:
  • Finish gala sleeves. I have already mocked up the fitted and poufy part, but I still need to mock up the petal part that goes over the pouf. All pouf pieces are cut out, and one poufy part is assembled. 
  • Finish edges of gala bodice
  • Hooks and eyes on gala bodice
  • Trim for bodice. There will likely be lace over the stomach, plus a ruched or pleated band around the hem, and maybe some sort of band over the bust like in my inspiration. Also possibly lace over the shoulder straps. Obviously I haven't really figured any of this out yet. 
  • Finish hand-sewing trim on gala skirt. I got one side of the front all sewn on yesterday. I have to pin the other side in place and sew that all on. The hem trim is all pinned in place, and I've sewn about 16" of it down. 
  • Add balayeuse to gala skirt. If I run out of time, this may be pre-gathered lace or eyelet ruffle. 
  • Hooks and eyes and waist of gala skirt, 1890s petticoat, and 1890s walking skirt
  • Fix button on burgundy stripe bustle gown (and make a few extra in case they break again)
  • Gala jewelry. I want to make at least one choker, one necklace, one bracelet, and 1-2 royal orders. 

If there's time, I also want to do the following:
  • Make a spare pair of bloomers. These are cut out, just need assembly. 
  • Make a robe/dressing gown
  • Add trim to red silk Regency dress hem
Hopefully that's everything. 

By my estimation, I have about 5.5 hrs to sew today, 2 hrs tomorrow, 5.5 Wed, 4 Thurs, 5-6 Friday, 8 or so on Sat, and 10+ on Sunday. I want to finish everything except the optional stuff and maybe the gala gown jewelry by then, because that will leave Monday and Tuesday for packing and any little things I've forgotten.

Today, like yesterday, is supposed to be stupidly hot. I realized yesterday morning right after I turned on the iron, that it was too hot to have the iron on, so I spent all yesterday hand-sewing trim on the skirt. I got all of one side of the front appliques done, plus the little bit of the hem. Today, I'm hoping that I can finish the hem, and if time, start on the appliques on the other side of the front. Tomorrow is only a couple degrees cooler, so if I'm still on hand-sewing, it's not a big deal, but then Wed I will really need to kick into gear on the sleeves and such. 

Here's a couple pics of the trim so far:


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