Projects Update

I feel I should have much, much more to report. But, instead I simply have come to a conclusion – I need more time! I either need 1 additional week between now and June 21st, 1 additional day with nothing but sewing to do each week, or school to be finished one week earlier so I can sit home and sew.

That said, I do have some updates.

Dan’s frockcoat pattern arrived last week. It has been sized, marked and cut out. I hope to have a good two hours with it tonight. I am very tempted to flat line it as flat lining is what I know. I’m sure that is simply awful.
I also have his waistcoat drafted.
I’ll be picking up a pair of pants to look at before I cut that fabric. (I really wish I had just a bit more of the blue wool or the plaid wool rather than the heavier off white.
I’m mostly done with a surprise sewing project.
As a de-stresser, I started a silk feather fan, a Jenny Lind style. That is together and stiffened. It needs to be retrimmed next. Then the blades need to be connected. I still have to decide on embellishments.
I was asked if we would be at the museum during the day for the 1812 event. I would love to. This does mean I will need to make a dress for during the day. If I can pull this off, I will. Currently, that is a Big if.
I stalled out on a particular bonnet with being stressed over men’s clothing. I need to pick that back up.
I am convince little sister must learn to sew. She has yet to try on her cloths. But, she certainly will need some adjustments as well as stays. She also needs some pieces for the kitchen, meaning aprons. She will learn to sew aprons then.
Dan has added a bed ticking to the pre-Gettysburg list.
Also on the pre-Gettysburg list – Fix his cot, fix his stool & chair, find a box, reconstruct bedroll, repair drawers. This will all happen the week between school and summer school
Looking into summer – I have several bonnet requests. I will also need something fashion show worthy for mid-July. Then I will need something ‘watch or help sister cook’ worthy for the beginning of August. (This would be simpler if I hadn’t gained so much weight is such difficult places.)