A Good Thing

Gracious, I seriously fail.
And I fail even further since I'm not going to go through and adjust my Sarah costume supplies tracking.

Still, I can say that I've begun- even without pictures. The main elements of the dress have been cut out, but I still need to cut out the lining, over-layer, and the petticoat. I'm really going to be focusing hard the next few weeks. I do not want to be pulling an over nighter (let alone several) before Halloween.

On the commissions front Charlotte has yet to fully determine what she wants to do, so that is somewhat on hold. I am assisting my best friend in making her costume, though it's probably a good thing that it does not absolutely have to be completed by the end of this month (only by July). More on that later.

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My machine is still being twitchy. I'm not to fond of it when it reaches this point. Honestly, though, I have yet to truly force it back to it's usual settings (it likes to readjust it's own tension). Hopefully tomorrow after work, or Thursday.

I met with Charlotte (my current commissioner) today in order to discuss the style of her dress. She decided on a medieval surcoat, with a tailored underdress; quite simple, yet elegant. She will be collecting the fabric and I'll begin sometime in the relatively near future. They (Charlotte and her sister/my coworker) will be (theoretically) introducing me to their fellow SCA companions for further sewing opportunities. We'll sew how things play out.

Having Moved

So I am all moved in, or at least relatively so. there are a few more boxes, but most things have been put right- including my sewing area. I was blessed enough to obtain a really perfect sewing table during my first few days and am thrilled: not only is it stable enough to keep my sewing machine on, but it is large enough that I can cut my patterns out on it. This will certainly make things much easier on the creation front.

Commission

The sister of a coworker of mine is involved in the SCA and is, after a fashion, moving up in rank. As such she requires new clothes and has asked me to make them. Tomorrow we ought to be meeting together to discuss the details (colors and fabrics, etc.), but I have spent a decent amount of time this afternoon refreshing my memory of Italian Renaissance styles. More on this as it unfolds.
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Project: '70s Wrap-Around Skirt

I have been sewing a skirt this week. It is a very simple wrap-around style from a pattern of my mother's printed in 1976 (Simplicity 7362). I had planned to be done with it in one night, but my machine decided to act up right before sewing the hem, and I'll have to tinker a bit before it works properly again. The skirt will just have to wait for that time.

Time to Date:
Research: N/A
Shopping: <1>
Construction: ~4 hour

Cost to Date: $6 (before tax)

Materials
2 1/4 yds Fabric
Thread
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Project: Labyrinth: Sarah, Masquerade

All that remains now are the remaining beads, wire strips and snake chains; and for these I must take a bit of a walk to the bead store downtown. I am not very much in a hurry for this, the dress itself must be completed before the hair becomes a real issue. In the meantime, a few more items will probably (eventually) be added to the materials list, including: a smaller gauge wire and saudering wire (both for the headdress); and a piece of some kind to hold up the upper skirt. I have been looking at the images for this, but they are not very clear so I have yet to decide what I will use.

As for the ring, I found one that I have had for a few years and will work wonderfully for the part.

And thus far, we're still under budget- though not by much- and I'm sure to exceed it. Still, I hope to keep costs relatively low.


Time to Date:
Research: 14+ hours
Shopping: ~10 hours
Construction: ~1 hour

Cost to Date: $98.49 (before tax)

Materials
Dress

X	Satin
X	Crepon
X	Zipper (short, skirt)
X	Zipper (long, corset)
X	Lame/PearlizedSheer
X	Gold Trim
X	White Lace
X	Embellishments
X	Tule
X	Boning

Necklace, Earrings

X	Cord/Wire
	Crystal Beads
X	Clasp
X	Dewdrop beads

Hairstyle

X	Roses
X	18 Gauge Silver Wire
X	Silver Paint
X	Leaves
	Wire Strips
	Snake Chains

Other

X	Shoes - "Glass Slippers"
X	Ring

Nearly There

Current Project: Labyrinth: Sarah, Masquerade

I have just returned from the fabric store where I purchased a few yards of pearlized sheer fabric for the topmost layer of the underskirt, and a yard of lace which I will use for the bodice trim and the sleeve cuffs. This means I have only a few more items to purchase- I'm just waiting for notions to go on sale. Thus far I am still under budget ($100), but I think the jewelry is going to push me over- hopefully not by much. But then, this is why I start early and watch for sales and clearances.

I shan't be working on this much for the next several days; I will be moving on Monday and have to both set up my new place, and clean my old. That will take a bit of doing, you understand, so expect and update in about a week or so. ^^

Time to Date:
Research: 14+ hours
Shopping: ~9 hours
Construction: ~1 hour

Cost to Date: $90.79 (before tax)

Materials
Dress

X	Satin
X	Crepon
	Zipper (short, skirt)
	Zipper (long, corset)
X	Lame/PearlizedSheer
X	Gold Trim
X	White Lace
	Embellishments
X	Tule
	Boning

Necklace, Earrings

X	Cord/Wire
	Crystal Beads
X	Clasp
X	Dewdrop beads

Hairstyle

X	Roses
X	18 Gauge Silver Wire
X	Silver Paint
X	Leaves
	Wire Strips
	Snake Chains

Other

X	Shoes - "Glass Slippers"
	Ring