I must have lost my mind

[jennylafleur]

This week has been pretty *eh* so I just indulged in a little retail therapy and ordered myself the early Christmas present of some costume patterns. Yes not only am I starting a CC project this month but I’m actually using patterns, think of that!

Unhappily my scanner is being a butt at the moment so I can’t fill in details with pathetic sketches and evil plans but lets just say that the company I ordered from this evening is known by the title Truly Victorian. Yes you wicked CC Victorian costumers, you win!! To the dark side I go. pinkdiamond’s latest picture post (of her gorgeous Wishing Gown) was the last straw. But really I blame jennil & laurenmonkey most of all. You are such a bad influence – all of you!

I got the underwear patterns (TV101 & LM100 plus the bustle wire) for now. As boring as it is, underwear must come first. These things seem much less painful on the checkbook when bought in pieces anyway. :>

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[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

*hee hee* I figured you would enjoy the news. I'm not sure whether to thank you or kick you... I guess it depends on how fabulous I look at CC. :> *LOL*

Really, I'm excited. It's been so long since I looked at a picture or pattern and said "I want that" and just did it. As opposed to making something I happen to have the fabric for or have an event for or know that won’t break my budget or having to compromise what I want for what is appropriate for an occasion. Yay for CC where no one cares what I wear as long as it's pretty!!

I'm a bit nervous diving into a period which I have no experience with (and without the time to research it like I have with past projects) but with Hunnisett and the TV patterns that I have heard nothing but good things about and so many costume buddies familiar with the period (you'all have to help me you know!) it should be okay.

Besides I keep noticing all the 18th century touches. I love that so much is just a Victorian version of the late 18th century style. :> I really want to do one of those 1880s watteau back tea dresses now. I love how fashion is never really new!

[jennil.livejournal.com]

Don't be nervous, you'll be awesome at this, I just know it! :) And the patterns you've picked are great. The TV #101, I was nervous to try, and it really made sense and went together just fine! And of course, I'm a fan of the LM #100 too. :) The only thing not awesome about that one is that the chemise has some fitting issues around the arms. There is mention of it at the GBACG web site, in their Great Pattern Review. It worked out okay for me with just tapering the seam allowance a bit, but now that I've worn it a couple of times, I'm thinking I would have liked a bit more room, so next time I'll fix that. . . And if you do lace trimmings, definitely be careful to choose something very soft indeed. I did a poly lace and it scratches me - very uncomfy in such a tender spot as the underarm area!

I too love how fashion trends keep repeating themselves! I have a blouse I bought within the past couple of years which is SUCH a short 18th century chemise. Gathered at the neck by a drawstring, and sleeves that are just slightly loose, elbow length, and also gather on a drawstring. I ♥ that blouse. :)

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Thanks for all the tips and hints! I'll be needing more as I go along I'm sure. :> Oh yeah chemise... I'll need one huh? Chemises and shifts have to be the least exciting things in costuming! Oh well. *grin*