Leftovers...

This post talks about the costumes I obtained long before I started the blog. Some are still works in progress, some need updating.

Above are a cap and untrimmed straw hat I purchased in Williamsburg the summer of 2008.

I'm hoping to eventually post some other pieces of, but only once I find or take the appropriate photos!

Continuing projects...

I've been working on a couple projects for a while and am far from finishing them. My corded petticoat for example. It has five cords on it with the sixth in progress. Ideally it should have 12 or so. So then I'd be half done? Maybe not. I just need to put in a lot of cords so it will have a round shape and keep my skirts in the correct silhouette (that is once I've made a dress to wear over it).

Hard at work...

It's a bit much to have two posts in less than 4 hours, but I just had to get it up! I'M IN THE PAPER! THE BOSTON GLOBE!!! LOOKIE!!

By Jov! I think we've done it!

That is On the Razzle has opened (or will tonight). It's been a crazy whirlwind of a week, trying to finish everything for dress rehearsals, but the costumes are all ready to go! I watched from the sudirence last night and everything looked good (except the little boy playing the Ragamuffin needed to be dirtier) for the most part. I'm so glad that it all feel into place.

Now I'm waiting for my college roommate and housing assignment. We were told we would receive them today, but due to technical issues, it won't be for the next few days. Bummer.

Now that Razzle is done, I can get back to my summer projects. I still haven't made a new regency chemise, but I may forgo that for a bodiced petticoat because A) I am too lazy to make stays and a chemise and petticoat and B) a bodiced petticoat would provide the same amount of coverage as the previously mentioned garments. One problem is that I'd also be motivated to make a new regency dress from this fabric. To make a bodiced petticoat, I'd also need to buy this pattern becasue I have a different pattern and it doesn't accomodate the bodiced petticoat.

My corded petticoat is also behind. Oops.

At some point, I'd also like to make an Alice in Wonderland dress for Halloween (complete with poofy skirt and apron) but it's on the same list as a new Regency Spencer, a Cinderella costume, a pair of 1770's stays, Early Nineteenth century stays, and a Titanic era white dress. If only my wallet could afford all of this!

Photographic Updates

I finally found my camera cord, so I can post some photos of some of the various projects I've been up to:

So this is the hideous scotch-brite plaid I mentioned in my last post. I made a skirt out for it for the actress playing the German woman. She also will be wearing a vest left over from Hedda with puffy sleeves made out of the same plaid. I'd like to get a couple photos of the girl in the outfit.

Here is my finally finished chemise (all nicely ironed and hemmed). The hemline is a bit uneven, but that is because the tucks in the back are uneven as well. I'm very proud of my work, just wish I had someplace to wear it!!

Yep - those are baby bibs and burp cloths! A family friend is having a baby in September and I figured I'd make her some bibs and burp cloths for a baby shower gift. There are 4 bibs and 3 cloths in the photo, but I have enough fabric to make at least 6 more bibs. I bought nearly 5 yards of fabric. Oops. I'll probably make some more after the baby is born as I also have another plan for her gift. The site claims these gifts are perfect for baby showers, but you'll have to click this link to find out why :)

Also, my puppy has grown a ton! She's 12 weeks old and nearly 25 pounds!