18th century jacket

I sewed something!  I had one meter of this fabric I had bought in Germany. It wasn't enough to do much with, but L suggested a jacket, so that's what I decided to do! I was inspired by Jenny Rose's green jacket with the ruffle .  I had just enough fabric for it and I had a nice little pile of scraps left. I used nearly all of the fabric and I was really careful how I laid out the pieces!

Also, I did go a little out of my comfort zone and came up with a pattern that fit me for the back. Usually I do enforreau backs because I find them easy.  But this turned out really well and I'd use it again!

I'd like to make a cream silk petticoat to go with this. Right now it's just over a plain linen one. I do have lace sleeve flounces that I'll probably wear too.

The lace at the neck is vintage, bought at an antique show.

Movie Costume Wish List

Every now and again I like to make a list of all the stuff I'd love to have/make.  It doesn't mean it will happen, but it's nice to sometimes re-evaluate and decide if your tastes have changed, and to focus on the things you'd like to work on.

Without further ado, here is my sort of fantasy wish-list for movie costumes:

Harry Potter Grey Lady.  The problem is, I don't know how on earth to choose fabrics for this. There's only this pic and a few screenshots. And then the Grey Lady in the last HP movie was totally different.  I've seen some of the other ghost costumes exhibit, but not this one. :-(

Who wants leather 18th century shoes?

In lots of colors? And normal widths this time?

More info here:


http://americanduchess.blogspot.com/2011/07/devonshire-leather-18th-century-shoes.html

I'm so there!

A few more Regency Card party pics

I pinched these from other people.

Nicole's photos:

(Love this pic!)

Regency Card Party

Here are a few pictures from the Regency card party I went to last night!