Sigh.
We're moving once again.
Only a couple of miles away from our current apartment and to a place and location which seem like they will suit us much better, so that's good, but it's still all kinds of packing and hauling right in the middle of a nightmarish level of other commitments!
Not the least of which is the IRCC II Challenge.
I'll have at least a few days at the beginning of August to concentrate on sewing but right now progress is so slow as to be undetectable without a time-lapse camera!
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
IRCC II - Tasty Nibble 14: Oooo! Lacy!
I'm keeping a more detailed record of the progress of my Camicia in the "Stitch by stitch" page but I couldn't resist sharing this shot...
I'm not getting much lift (I need to try fitting a bodice when it doesn't have lace I care about attached) but even though it's cut extremely low I feel really secure that this neckline isn't going anywhere. It's definitely the best fit I've achieved so far. happiness!
I'm not getting much lift (I need to try fitting a bodice when it doesn't have lace I care about attached) but even though it's cut extremely low I feel really secure that this neckline isn't going anywhere. It's definitely the best fit I've achieved so far. happiness!
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Sunday, July 8, 2012
IRCC 2 - Nearing the finish line with the loose gown
After cutting, trimming and hemming the 14 tabs for my shoulders I sorted them by width and separated them into two similar stacks of 7 tabs each. I decided to layer them so I made two off-set stacked strips, three-on-four, and pinned them together.
After setting them into the armeye and then setting in the sleeve I have this:
Rather nice, I think. :)
I may decide to attach some of the tabs together near the tips to control the shape they make but I want to give them a bit of time to find their own way. Now on to sewing in the other side!
After setting them into the armeye and then setting in the sleeve I have this:
Rather nice, I think. :)
I may decide to attach some of the tabs together near the tips to control the shape they make but I want to give them a bit of time to find their own way. Now on to sewing in the other side!
Saturday, July 7, 2012
IRCC 2 - Shoulder tabs are on the way
I've cut shoulder tabs from the leftover strip from the original button placket and pocket flaps of the coat, 14 in all, and am now working on the gold braid.
(Belated) Happy Independence Day!
We were in Minneapolis visiting my father for the holiday. The amazing heat wave drove us inside but it turns out his apartment is a great spot for viewing fireworks!
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