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Somebody Stop Me!

kendra

So I’ve found out (thanks to Trystan) that I don’t have to put my 18th century corset on my dress form at the Costume Con exhibit, which means I can wear 18th century – yay! Of course, I’m suddenly fantasizing about quickly finishing my jacket just so I have something new to wear – and am contemplating maybe pushing it back to a 1740s-50s jacket, with a laced-over-stomacher and cuffs. Wouldn’t that be cute? And I finally found an inspirational image for my new Venetian dress, which under no account can I start until after Costume Con, but I am busy fantasizing about it nonetheless! Okay. Deep breaths. IF I get the masquerade and exhibit dresses done, I can finish the jacket and fulfill my need to wear something new. I shall NOT think Venetian! No way!

8 thoughts on “Somebody Stop Me!”

  2. I love that the woman in the inspiration portrait is accessorized with a small fluffy dog.
    – Frannie

  3. Trystan: ha!

    Frannie: I thought the same thing – anyone have a small, white fluffy dog I can borrow?

  4. Hmm… The jacket is really gorgeous and I think you would feel guilty if you finished really quickly and end up redoing it later. As for the Venetian dress, gotta love that picture XP.. Wooww I love the dress but cant say much for the subject O.o The dog is adorable though!

    Good luck keeping yourself from starting a new project, I know how hard that can be especially if you are having a hard time with the one you are working on now.

  5. Kendra,
    We WISH we had a small white fluffy dog. We miss Barney very much, and next year we hope to be able to oblige with a loaner.
    -Frannie

  6. First on the subject of the Venetian. I can’t wait to see this one come to life. Are you planning to do something similar to the partlet in this one? I think the stars were a neat detail. Beautiful dress and a cute little doggie too.

    Next, I must say I’m thrilled that you’re contemplating finishing the jacket. I’m working on a similar project myself and would love to see what you do. I’m new to 18th century and having guide pictures of fitting a jacket would be lovely. Best of luck with it.

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