2015 Year in Review
Dec. 30th, 2015 03:52 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
Overall, a very productive year for historical sewing because of Costume College, at least for the first half of the year. Sadly, no modern makes and not much done lately.
1880s Undergarments: Chemise, Corset, Bust Pad, Ruffled Bustle Pad, and Petticoat


Felt very accomplished in making all of these. Not pictured is the little ruffled panel that I made to button on my Edwardian petticoat that I wore underneath. This corset is pretty and kinda fancy (gives a very curvy shape) and fits almost just right, but I still need to finish the flossing on it and want to make a new corset this year that is more comfortable and fits exactly right.
1882 Printed Polonaise and Skirt

I got a lot of wear out of this outfit this year, probably wore it 3-4 times. It's currently on display in the exhibit I was working on this year about 19th century books for the blind. Adds atmosphere. And I'm kind of tired of wearing it. ;p Also, it needs a hat. Dropped the ball on the accessories with this one.
1882 Little Mermaid Evening Gown (bodice, skirt, and train)

I also made the corsage and hairpiece. The overskirt/train piece on this one is a little too small in the waist (makes me have to lace too tightly). I want to take it off the waistband and repleat it so it's bigger. I also want a new skirt that is less um mermaid-y. But no rush on any of this since I don't really have anywhere to wear an evening gown like this. Still I was pleased with how this one turned out, particularly the little ruffly trim on the bodice. I also nailed it on the accessories with this one, but stupid me is not wearing my gloves in this pic.
Quick 'n' Dirty Regency Stays (no finished picture, but here's an in-progress one)

I really wanted to finish my handsewn Regency stays, but they were just too much. So these happened. And they work. 'Nuff said.
Lost Hope Fairy Night (not many pics of this either, or progress info) with wrapped turban

(I also made a shitty reticule to go with this, but no pics of that because it was lame and just for hauling my stuff around in.) I had fun stamping the black chiffon with gold stars for this. Although this probably won't get much wear since it's so synthetic and fancy, I now sort of have a Regency bodice pattern and I learned how to do a blind hem on the machine, so some pluses there. And it was fun dressing up with everyone!
Lastly, I made a peach 1890s petticoat, which still technically could use a flounce. I've also got my corset cover mostly put together and needing finishing. No pictures of either of these things.
Altogether about 12 individual items. Not too shabby and definitely a productive year for me. My 2015 goals were to:
My goals for 2016 are looking pretty similar. I want more clothes, especially since I have so many undergarments now, although some more are on the list. Fit will always be a priority with me and something that can always be worked on. I want more comfort (range of movement in arms, waist placement) and I know how to do that, so I can put it into work this year. More accessories, for sure, especially hats but also a couple of other things that are on the docket. I got a bunch of straw hats for Christmas that I can cut up and take apart to make new hats! I bought a lot of fabric this year, so next year needs to be about using them! (A problem you can all sympathise with, I know.) Hair, well mine's getting longer, so some styles should be easier. Also, I have Kendra's 18th Hairstyling book, so that may come into play some time.
Whew! So that was sewing in 2015!
1880s Undergarments: Chemise, Corset, Bust Pad, Ruffled Bustle Pad, and Petticoat


Felt very accomplished in making all of these. Not pictured is the little ruffled panel that I made to button on my Edwardian petticoat that I wore underneath. This corset is pretty and kinda fancy (gives a very curvy shape) and fits almost just right, but I still need to finish the flossing on it and want to make a new corset this year that is more comfortable and fits exactly right.
1882 Printed Polonaise and Skirt

I got a lot of wear out of this outfit this year, probably wore it 3-4 times. It's currently on display in the exhibit I was working on this year about 19th century books for the blind. Adds atmosphere. And I'm kind of tired of wearing it. ;p Also, it needs a hat. Dropped the ball on the accessories with this one.
1882 Little Mermaid Evening Gown (bodice, skirt, and train)

I also made the corsage and hairpiece. The overskirt/train piece on this one is a little too small in the waist (makes me have to lace too tightly). I want to take it off the waistband and repleat it so it's bigger. I also want a new skirt that is less um mermaid-y. But no rush on any of this since I don't really have anywhere to wear an evening gown like this. Still I was pleased with how this one turned out, particularly the little ruffly trim on the bodice. I also nailed it on the accessories with this one, but stupid me is not wearing my gloves in this pic.
Quick 'n' Dirty Regency Stays (no finished picture, but here's an in-progress one)

I really wanted to finish my handsewn Regency stays, but they were just too much. So these happened. And they work. 'Nuff said.
Lost Hope Fairy Night (not many pics of this either, or progress info) with wrapped turban

(I also made a shitty reticule to go with this, but no pics of that because it was lame and just for hauling my stuff around in.) I had fun stamping the black chiffon with gold stars for this. Although this probably won't get much wear since it's so synthetic and fancy, I now sort of have a Regency bodice pattern and I learned how to do a blind hem on the machine, so some pluses there. And it was fun dressing up with everyone!
Lastly, I made a peach 1890s petticoat, which still technically could use a flounce. I've also got my corset cover mostly put together and needing finishing. No pictures of either of these things.
Altogether about 12 individual items. Not too shabby and definitely a productive year for me. My 2015 goals were to:
- Make clothes to wear over historical undergarments
- Focus on fit
- Make accessories
- Use the stash
- Figure out hair
My goals for 2016 are looking pretty similar. I want more clothes, especially since I have so many undergarments now, although some more are on the list. Fit will always be a priority with me and something that can always be worked on. I want more comfort (range of movement in arms, waist placement) and I know how to do that, so I can put it into work this year. More accessories, for sure, especially hats but also a couple of other things that are on the docket. I got a bunch of straw hats for Christmas that I can cut up and take apart to make new hats! I bought a lot of fabric this year, so next year needs to be about using them! (A problem you can all sympathise with, I know.) Hair, well mine's getting longer, so some styles should be easier. Also, I have Kendra's 18th Hairstyling book, so that may come into play some time.
Whew! So that was sewing in 2015!
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