Three projects on the go

[mala_14]

The 1880s corset is so fiddly I needed a break. Plus the living history stuff is more Regency-focused. So I went back to working on my Regency stays. Now the back pieces have boning channels! :) Unfortunately, sewing by hand for several hours on the couch all slouched gave me bad back pain, so that's on hold for the next couple of days. I'm going to an event on Saturday and will bring the stays to work on there.

My goal for the week is to finish up my 1880s petticoat. I now have the flounce trimmed with embroidery (store-bought eyelet) and tucks. I'm going to gather and attach the flounce with a facing to hide the raw edges inside. Then I'll just need to sew down the facing by hand and put on a waistband and closure. The closure will wait until I'm done the corset though, so I have an exact waist measurement. It won't matter if the waistband is a tad big. Then it'll be back to corsets and stays.

Comments

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

Hope your back feels better soon!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I keep trying to stretch it out. Should be ok after a couple of days.

[starlightmasque.livejournal.com]

Hope you feel better soon! Great job on all the work you're doing!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I don't know if it's actually work getting done or CADD. :p