mala_14 | Life and Costume College Appreciation

I feel like I've been so busy this summer that I haven't had time for anything. But life is good, especially the life of a research assistant at the university. I mean, they pay me to read! How awesome is that? I've been doing a little bit of sewing, which I will have picture proof of some time. I'm trying to get my plum silk stays done and have sewn all the pieces together by hand after taking them apart. I had originally sewn them by machine, but after holding them up against me, they looked too small. The tiny bits in the seam allowances that have been released by whipping and opening the seams by hand has made them a little bit bigger, and I hope it's enough. Up next is eyelets (by hand) and boning channels (by machine).

I've really enjoyed seeing everyone's Costume College pictures this year. It's a highlight every year seeing the finished products of all the weeks and months leading up to the event. Even though I've never been and may never get to go, it's still fun to live vicariously through the fabulous pictures on my friends list. So thank you all for sharing!