My new hoops, they are pink!

[mlsdesigns]

But not quite as pink as I'd hoped.



It's poly organza ribbon, so doesn't photograph well at the best of times, I tried photos with and without flash, and the pink is very washed out in both. Also, the hoops are wider in person, I think it's something to do with the angle?

While I'm at it, here are the fabrics and trims for my new sack. I won't be starting it till after my Elizabethan is done, but I just had to get everything out and have a play!
With flash:


Without flash:


I don't have a final trim plan yet, but I do know it will involve strips edged with the lace, laid on in puffs, like the ones on mummy's, but larger and stuffed. I'm not quite sure how I'll use the gold braid yet, and I may scrap it entirely, but we'll see :)

Also, I've realised I've not given any hints about my Elizabethan yet!



The dark brown at the top is my loose gown, the red is silk taffeta for sleeves, (I have stupid plans to do with the brown Russia braid and a chisel, we'll see if they pan out!) and I have a sari (poly I think, but looks like silk) in the exact shade of red that will be a forepart/underskirt. The goldish colour is actually a camel/caramel coloured wool melton that will be a doublet and over-skirt, trimmed with the wide gold braid (I'm not using the narrow gold/brown braid any more). I also need to make a shirt, ruffs, and a farthingale; and then shoes for both of us. Oh, and a hat for Mummy.

By the end of February.

I agree, I am insane.

Comments

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Ooh that dotted ivory fabric is just lovely! And I like the colour scheme for your Elizabethan. Brown and red always reminds me of robins. :)

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm beginning to think brown and red must be one of my favourite colour schemes :)

[jennil.livejournal.com]

Yay, ruffley pink underthings! :) And, great fabrics/trims! I love the metallic trim for the sack especially. I don't suppose you found it online, by any chance? I've been thinking of trying to find some nice gold trim for this gold-striped Regency evening dress I'm working on (as soon as this 1910s corset is done, that is!)

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I didn't buy it on-line, I bought it at the Jane Austen festival last year, but the seller I bought it from has a website! It says sold out at the moment, but it seems like she always has it, so it's probably worth asking her to let you know when she has it in stock again. I'll be your post lady if necessary ;) http://www.neheleniapatterns.com/english/englishsite.html that's not a very helpful link, it's under ribbons and lace, scroll down nearly to the bottom.

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

Want!!! Hmmm...I wonder if those will fit in my suitcase. ;P

And I love the materials and trimmings for the new saque!

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Oy! mitts off you monkey!!! ;)

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Hey that figured silk looks rather familiar! *snigger*

I love the trims you are pairing with it - the metallic gold brings such warmth to that tone of ivory/eggshell/whatever you call it. Can't wait to see it finished!

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Yep ;)
I do hope I can work out how to use the gold trim, it's so pretty, and it does add just the right touch to the fabric!

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

*squeeee!!!* Oh your ruffled hoops are darling!! You are really so much fun!

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Hee hee! Thank you!! I love making them, they're so easy to put together, and provide endless amusement to any one I show them to :)

[fire-elfweb.livejournal.com]

Love the hoops! I cannot wait to see the progress of your new gowns!

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm itching to get started on them ;)

[fancyfrocks.livejournal.com]

Those hoops are so pretty!!

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I just wish the pink showed up better in photos :(

[aprudentlady.livejournal.com]

Yup, insane

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Absolutely insane!