Despite my lack of appearance on the blog, I have been sewing. I figured you all wouldn't want updates for every and every item that I add to my
etsy shop, and so while I added an apron and 3 peasant shirts I decided to remain silent. =) Other than an occasional apron or two to be added, I will probably be done sewing for the shop for awhile.
Right now I am working on my sundress. I made a muslin (
ie, a test bodice), made some alterations to it, and have cut into my fabric. Just yesterday I picked up the needed red
essentials for it and this morning I have been trying to figure out how to draft the skirt. I'm using several patterns as a "base" and then will go from there. Hopefully by this evening it will be completed, that is, provided I have no
interruptions and decide to not watch Jane Eyre for the 3rd or 4
th time this week. (I just love Jane's simple gowns! I'm guessing the era is 1850's or thereabouts?)
I can hardly wait to get back into Regency sewing. I miss doing some historically inspired clothing and have some fun ideas up my sleeve that I'd like to try before I go back to MI. Try to imagine no sewing machine for 3 months and then you'll understand why I'm in the sewing room quite frequently these days! =)