Even
though we’re in the midst of “winter”, although in So California we have to
laugh at that, my thoughts aren’t going to warm clothes. I’m already starting
to think about spring and summer dresses and pretty colors. So, while enjoying
reading one of Lily Absinthe’s posts written by Adam Lid about choosing colors,
I saw this pretty bodice, and thought what a pretty square neckline. https://lilyabsinthe.com/2016/04/26/and-for-the-spring-florals/
But then I
kept looking closer at the trims, and noticed the blue lapels were fake. The
square neckline was also fake. Look between the lace pieces in the center. You
can see the blue floral fabric behind it, and that it closes completely in the
front up to the neck. So not a square neckline at all.
But what a
pretty idea to dress up a possibly plain front of your bodice, and a very
simple way to do it. It makes me rub my hands together and want to do something
like that.
However, I
have a couple other projects keeping me busy and planning at the moment. I’m
halfway done with my 1885 Black & Gold Chinese Brocade dress that I’ll be
wearing next month in the Riverside (CA) Dickens Festival fashion show. I’ve
got the sleeves basted in, ready to be sewn. It needs boning and the front
closures also. And a hem. I love the train in the back and am crossing my
fingers it doesn’t get stepped on too often.
I was almost ready to start on my next project, the new Truly Victorian 1911
skirt and bodice, using my jade green linen blend fabric. I’ve saved a couple
ideas for the bodice trim, and can’t wait to start on it. I'd sure like to get my new corset done for it first.
But with the
Dickens Festival coming up I also wanted to make a summery 1850s dress, because
quite often it’s warm while we’re there in February. That’s Southern California
weather for you. But it could also be chilly and raining.
And I have
to share this; my friend Cindy gave me this awesome tote bag for Xmas. I call
it my MeMe Bag.
Over
the holidays, I did some cooking and baking for a party, and my little sewing
helper was a bad girl, and was publicly shamed on Facebook.
~~~~Val~~~~
