seamstress gone wild

[jennylafleur]

I have been neglecting my LJ lately I know. *hangs head in shame* Life has been insane lately making my online & costuming life scattered and fragmented. Not a good combination for coherent and interesting blogging - merh!

Anyway I'm throwing caution to the wind today and starting a new frock to wear to UTR on Sunday!! I do know better than to do these things but I can't help myself! To make things even more crazy I have a packed schedule most of tomorrow so I basically have today to make it. Bring on the padded cell!


I'm making my version of this stripey robe à l'Anglaise from Jefferson in Paris. Isn't it pretty? My fabric is a 1" stripe of olive green and rust. Yum!

Technically this won't be a one day wonder. I have been working on the mock-ups on and off (mostly off) for a couple of weeks now, tweaking my basic pattern a bit to accommodate the stripes and a separately cut bodice (a opposed to an en fourreau). So today I start at the fabric cutting stage.

Wish me luck!

Comments

[fancyfrocks.livejournal.com]

Good luck! I know it's going to be fabulous!

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm not doubting the fabulousness, just getting it done in time! Ha :>

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Good luck! You crazy person you :)

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

I know, I know. Bring on the padded cell!

[love3angle.livejournal.com]

Exciting! I love projects like this! And the inspiration dress is sooooo pretty.

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

I know - I normal focus on the hats & hair in JIP but I love this dress!

[love3angle.livejournal.com]

On top of everything, I would trip her for that fichu.

[vanityfairy.livejournal.com]

Go you!

[chloeandrudy.livejournal.com]

I know you didn't get this done in time, but its a gorgeous gown, and I hope you do get it done for CoCo.