awake at 3:30am sewing post

[madamemodiste]

Why am I awake after only 4 hours of sleep? My brain will not shut off and I'm bored.

Early list of 2008 sewing projects

Jan:
black and red striped 1885 "Dracula" bodice
3 piece black and pink brocade 1885 bustle gown

February:
Black velvet bustle coat
Black "brain" velvet bonnet

March:
2 piece 1890's black taffeta evening gown

April:
Laughing Moon trained steel hooped bustle
White taffeta 1875 petticoat
Black and white striped bustled overskirt
Black and white striped 1875 underskirt

May:
1875 garden hat
Black and white striped 1875 bodice (with help from Kambriel and Curse)
Black 18th century stays

June:
Black and white stripe with pink Victorian Bathing Suit (with help from Kambriel)
Regency chemise
18th century cotton petticoat
small bum pad
Red bengaline "Olenska" tail bodice

July:
18th century Chemise gown
covered and decorated straw hat for 18th c chemise gown
1830's corded cotton petticoat
steampunk brash mesh top hat

August:
Victorian spats
1890's bicycle bloomers
3 piece 1880ish black benagline and velvet evening gown
black velvet mini top hat
1830's purple taffeta evening gown
white silk mini top hat for friend
red metallic mini top hat - commission

September:
Finish up details on 1830's gown like belt and back closure

October:
Red 18th century riding jacket

November:
Black mini top hat for sale on Etsy (sold - yay!)
Black with white venise lace reticule
Black pvc 1885 bustle gown started - underskirt mostly finished

December (so far):
overskirt and bodice fashion fabric of pvc gown cut out

December to do list:
finish pvc bustle gown for NYE
hopefully make another bustle coat from new TV pattern! Need fabric -yikes
fur muff for Winter Stroll Jan 3rd

Comments

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

Thanks! The list at the end of the year always makes me feel accomplished :D

[degracieuse.livejournal.com]

I can imagine! The first four months of this year were lost on trying to get my ex-boyfriend to leave my appartment, a lot of talking to my husband while he was still in the US and cleaning up the house... ow and a part-time job, 2 kids, and running my own business. I only accomplished 3 bustle petticoat for customers and my late Victorian outfit! (and some dress-up stuff for the kids)