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From: "Catherine Olanich Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 12:15 AM
Subject: Current projects (was Re: [h-cost] hello out there??)
Since nothing else is going on here, this may be a good time for people to
talk about their current costume/textile-related projects.
Currently working on:
2 wedding dresses--one a simple "Irish Dress" in cotton, the other is an
Italian gown, with chemise, undergown, and open-front overgown. The two
bottom layers are linen (white and a gorgeous dark green), the overgown is a
pretty burgundy that the bride purchased.
For myself- restitching a few of the pearls on my velvet Gown of Doom so I
can wear it to an event next Sunday, and I'm in the planning stages of a new
dress for Pennsic. I have eight yards of ivory tropical weight wool, and I'm
considering sleeves and forepart in either gold or navy silk. And the Evil
Mentor to whom I am Minion showed me Saturday how to make spangles out of
gold wire!
I also have 25 yards of 3.5 oz linen to make underwear for Pennsic. The
ultimate goal is underwear equaling number of days at event +1, but I won't
quite be there by Pennsic. I promised my husband I would reduce what I'm
taking thyis year, and I'm thinking along the lines of "all my underwear and
four-five gowns". I also need hats and veils. Busy busy busy!
Dianne
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