So much lovely fabric!
Jan. 16th, 2010 11:44 pmSo, I've spent far too long today dreaming about fabrics and new dresses I want to make :) Now I'm waiting for a reply about postage for some lovely silk, and getting very anxious that someone else will buy it before me :(
The rest of the day began with me having a very naughty lie-in :D Then we went into Loughborough to get the buttons for the waistcoats. I didn't find anything I liked for Clare's, but I got some buttons on ebay last night that might be OK, otherwise, I'll do cover buttons for hers too. I got some pink spotty buttons for Mummy's waistcoat, that have a lovely domed shape! I've covered 3 and sewn them under one of the pocket flaps and I think they look really good, the fabric is an old gold coloured ribbed moire something, and looks very rich, it should look good under the coat, which is red and gold brocady stuff, and I have some red damasky stuff to make the breeches. The fabrics all go together nicely, I know they're not 'right' but since it's more theatrical than historical, I'm not too worried! Mummy loves it, which is all that really matters!!!
I've finished all the sewing on her waistcoat except the buttons and button holes, which I hope I'll get to tomorrow, but I may not since we're out from 3ish till 9 or so wassailing and at dance practice, and I have work on Monday so can't stay up too late!
I never get as much done at the weekends as I'd like, even if I've had the end of the week off, I still don't seem able to get out of the 'weekend' mentality!!
The rest of the day began with me having a very naughty lie-in :D Then we went into Loughborough to get the buttons for the waistcoats. I didn't find anything I liked for Clare's, but I got some buttons on ebay last night that might be OK, otherwise, I'll do cover buttons for hers too. I got some pink spotty buttons for Mummy's waistcoat, that have a lovely domed shape! I've covered 3 and sewn them under one of the pocket flaps and I think they look really good, the fabric is an old gold coloured ribbed moire something, and looks very rich, it should look good under the coat, which is red and gold brocady stuff, and I have some red damasky stuff to make the breeches. The fabrics all go together nicely, I know they're not 'right' but since it's more theatrical than historical, I'm not too worried! Mummy loves it, which is all that really matters!!!
I've finished all the sewing on her waistcoat except the buttons and button holes, which I hope I'll get to tomorrow, but I may not since we're out from 3ish till 9 or so wassailing and at dance practice, and I have work on Monday so can't stay up too late!
I never get as much done at the weekends as I'd like, even if I've had the end of the week off, I still don't seem able to get out of the 'weekend' mentality!!