And there was much rejoicing. (edited version)

I finished my robe--halalujah! I even had time to do some niceities, like sew a strip of canvas (hemp, no less) to the back hem to help with wear and tear, and sew a strip of bias silk to the inside to cover the pleat stitching (which was ugly). One of the sleeve straps popped out, so I had to tack that down as well.

I decided that I would just use the simple partlet I used for the Arts Fete, so I tacked that into the white gown. Yes, I will make a real partlet someday for this outfit, but as of tommorrow it will be workworkwork, so I won't have time before 12th Night. I also decided that I could get away with wearing the underskirt of my old 12th Night dress as a petticote to hide the farthingale hoop lines. Again, making a real petticote is now on the to-do list, it's just not going to happen before 12th Night. There are some things I could do to the white gown, like put in a few hooks and eyes where the skirt comes together in the back. If I get to theses some evening this week, great, if not, it will be OK. I'm just kind fried on this outfit, and want to make some simple 12th C stuff for March Crown now.

Robe Lessons Learned (some of which is repeated from previous posts): ( Read more... )

Now, if only I could breath again (my sore throat has devolved into a bad head-cold. :-/

Be warned: I'll be looking for volunteers to help me get dressed on Saturday.