New old dress

Went to an event today with living history folks. It was a fundraiser for the Manitoba Museum/trade show for local businesses. We were dressed c.1800-1860. I finished up my sleeves yesterday afternoon, so for once in a long time I wasn't up late sewing! I took some pictures when I got back. I wanted to take outdoor ones, but it started raining when I was out, so you get more hallway pics.

This outfit was pretty comfortable to wear. I can raise my arms all the way up and touch my head and stretch them across too. It's great! I can totally get actual wear out of this now. :) I love the way the back looks now. Look at those underarm wrinkles; exactly what I wanted. Although maybe I need a new shift that fits better in the shoulders. This one drops a bit too much and you can see the sleeve poking out there.

( Sleeve comparisons and info )

This outfit needs a white petticoat with pocket slits. I wore my Edwardian petticoat underneath because it's narrow, plain, and white, but had to wear my pockets over it and they short of shadowed through. But I'm not working on that now. Up next is some work on baby quilts for friends' babies that were born last year. I figure if I can give them quilts before they are 1 year old, I am doing pretty well. Next costume is my new Victorian corset and various other 1867 things.