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[theladyrebecca]

I don't typically post over the weekend, but I do sew! Or at least, I did a lot of sewing this weekend. I'm starting to feel like I'm in a decent place with the gala gown, and that I maybe even *fingers crossed* can finish it by the end of next weekend. 

At this point, the skirts are on the bodice; the whole opening/neckline of the green part has been bound; the whole pink center section is attached (more on that in a min); the hem facing is applied, turned, and pinned in place; sleeves are on (though the hems are not finished yet); and two of the four tiers of ruffles for the train have been run through the ruffler foot (but one still needs to be pressed). 

I have 25 hooks and bars to put on the bodice closures, binding and lace to be applied to the sleeve hems, lace to be applied all over the bodice and skirts (it arrived, but I'm not in love with it - however, I'll probably have to use it anyway, since I have no other solution), and the pleated faux underskirt sections to be made and applied to the side fronts. Plus all the ruffles. But I think that's it. My goal for today is to complete and attach the ruffles. 

I do also want to make a new chemise for this, and a balayuese. Possibly petticoat ruffles if I find I need them, too. 

If I can finish all that this weekend, then I think that allows time for one more relatively simple project. If there's a McCalls pattern sale by then, I really want to try the new 1840s pattern that was just released. I'm not sure if it's 100% historically accurate (the sleeves are questionable), but it's just so cute, and I still don't have anything of that era. If I can't get that done, I might just bring my Regency LWD with the red velvet sleeveless spencer - I've worn the dress to CoCo twice, but not with that spencer. 

As usual, pics on instagram!