I Am Very Good at Lagging

Outstandingly so! I finally got around to writing up something about my Costume College gala dress (1870-71 evening dress). You’ll be happy to know that although I was glad not to be posting about it because it helped me work faster, I didn’t really like making it offline. So no more of that nonsense! I like hearing what y’all have to say!

In other news – I flaked this year (too tired, too poor!) on the Gatsby picnic, so no doubt my 3/4 finished 1920s dress will languish until next year. Instead, I am picking back up my Florentine dress, as there’s a chance I may go to faire as a customer in a few weeks and yay! Chance to wear a new dress!

I am resolved that this year I will keep on track, but not overwhelm myself. That being said, the plan is: finish the Edwardian suit for the GBACG tea in February; make this 1764 mourning gown for the GBACG exhibit at Costume Con in April (previously this was a secret project, but like I said, offline sewing = no fun!); and a sorry,-it-has-to-be-secret-because-it’s-for-the-masquerade dress for Costume Con in April. After April, I am allowed to think about other projects. But until then, that’s IT!

Frock Flicks!

Thanks to the genius of the illustrious Trystan, I’ve been priviledged to join her and Sarah in starting a costume movie podcast! Called Frock Flicks, we’re going to analyze, love, and diss costume movies. Our first podcast, on Marie Antoinette, is now available! Check out our Frock Flicks LiveJournal community, where you can listen to the current episode, plus find out how to subscribe to our podcast and/or join our LJ community.