a change in plans

I laid out the, now dry, silk on the velvet this morning and I still don't like it. The silk is gorgeous until I put it with the velvet and then it looks... well not bad but not “right”. The pic I took really doesn't show the difference (it's more noticable when the velvet is crushed or from another angle) but here it is anyway...



I do think I will go with the more generic Rohan gown and ditch the Green Gown recreation. I think it’s the best option at this point. The Green Dress is just too complicated and, frankly, is no longer fun. If I pushed ahead and tried to make it work I would not be happy, nor would I enjoy the process. This is supposed to be my *fun* hobby and if it’s not fun anymore then what is the stinking point?

I’m working on sketches of what I want to do now but briefly, I’ll use the same basic gown pattern but the skirt will be closed, no gaps in front. I will try making the collar out of the velvet but I suspect that it will be too bulky. If so then I will make it sans collar. I will make the belt more fancy by extending it down the front of the gown. I’ll post a sketch here when I have one I’m happy with…

almost artistic

Here is my finished "Rohan gown" sketch for an "inspired" costume... it's not great artistically I know but I'm liking the concept on paper anyway.



Oh yes and I changed the LJ look again. I got bored of the plain blue and it depressed me for some reason. So I'm back to warm tones and the little medieval dudes.