1796...

is almost finished!

Some minor things (overcasting one seam, the sleeve edges and the hem) will be done today (I will take the shortcut on the hem and use the sewing machine) and then the dress is finished. Phew! That was a very quick and satisfying project, although I will make it up again someday in a patterned fabric and change some things (I already made the front part wider so as to have more to gather in the end), like longer sleeves (I easily catch a cold and like my elbows un-bared) and maybe even loger front parts and dress panels...).

I do consider this (since it is my first foray into the 18th century) as being inspired by "The Lady and the Duke" and lovelovelove it!

More 18th century:

I ordered the PP transitional stays pattern since view B is exactly what I was looking for and my bodiced petticoat (pattern by La Mode Bagatelle), though lovely to behold, is not really an option when it comes to the authentic feel of dress of the period (*lesigh*).

And I need even more stuff to complete the 1796-dress, like a kerchief (still looking for the right fabric), mittens (loooong mittens), a hat (a lovely straw top hat like one...well, the seaside hat by Lynn McMasters), at least one linen petticoat, a reticule and of course a "spencer" or maybe even a half robe in red wool which is already here and sooo soft and nice! Shoes will be ordered and since they are so expensive, they will have to make do for all my 18th century projects!

Stays: I did go out in the rain at last (mainly because I didn't have anything to eat anymore) and found buttonhole twist in a nice, slightly darker green (but it still matches).

Pictures: Sunday, because then my boyfriend will return with the camera!

Knitting:

Ahem, I did do some rows on the white stockings...to clock or not to clock is the question...