While I have hundreds of ideas and want lists floating around in my brain, rationally and realistically, only the following are immediate needs with actual deadlines:
1) One of the head costumers at Stages, which was one of the local theaters I student costumed for during high school (eventually there will be some more posts on this), contacted me the other day and asked me to make a hairpiece for Little Women - a black snood with blue velvet trim and beaded accents. This is the reference picture she sent me:
"Navy Blue Velvet Bowknot Barrette Hair Clip Snood Net for Women" via http://www.sourcingmap.com/navy-blue-velvet-bowknot-barrette-hair-clip-snood-net-for-women-p-275183.html |
2) For the Preparing for the Holidays event at the village, I will be serving food at Hosmer’s Inn! I have been instructed to bring an apron (in addition to 1850s attire) - so how about a madder-colored plaid pinner apron?
3) For the theatrical tours during Yuletide in the Village, I am cast as Esther Chapin, one of the female shoppers in both the Altay store and Confectionery scenes! Better get started on those lines, as well as some more must-haves for the wardrobe:
3) For the theatrical tours during Yuletide in the Village, I am cast as Esther Chapin, one of the female shoppers in both the Altay store and Confectionery scenes! Better get started on those lines, as well as some more must-haves for the wardrobe:
Another chemise & pair of drawers as mine from the past season are looking a tad wornjust finished!- Two tucked petticoats & a plain petticoat
- Flannel petticoat as December in upstate New York is absolutely frigid
- Hoping to acquire -
wool stockings, sontag, fingerless gloves
Historical: And the start of my new college portfolio...
1) Regency Morning Attire: a ruffly half robe, perhaps with a cross front bodice, made from a small green check cotton (stash fabric - 2 yards). Accessories will include a frilly cap with a matching chemisette or fichu & a pocketbook filled with period-looking letters.
Inspiration: Lady's Gingham Dressing Gown c.1825-1835 (Image via: http://whitakerauction.smugmug.com/TashaTudorAuction/Tasha-Tudor-Auction/i-4dbgQLm) |
Frilly cap inspiration. (Image via: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/560135272377625342/) |
Corded bonnet & chemisette from the Napoleon: The Empire of Fashion Exhibit. (Image via: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/50735933277745583/) |
Lady's Pocket Book or Letter Case, c. 1780-1800 (Image via: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/483785184941919568/) |
2) 1820s Mad for Plaid Winter Outfit: Now that I've made one Regency-esque dress, I naturally want an entire wardrobe full! How about a series of "four season" Regency dresses for my portfolio? I have an autumn themed dress, so next it's a wintertime dress made from black cotton broadcloth with plaid trim and burgundy cotton piping. Accessories will include a fur muff, pelerine with a fur collar, reticule and bonnet.
Dress inspiration: tulle summer gown, c. late-1820s- early-1830s Kerry Taylor Auctions (Image via: http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/a-tulle-summer-gown,-late-1820s,-the-bodice-cuffs-209-c-859a5671cc) |
Accessory set c.1820-1840 Metropolitan Museum of Art (Image via: http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/157842) |
Grey polka-dot stash fabric (6 yards) |
Dress Inspiration c.1829 (Image via: http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/107956) |
Reticule Inspiration (Image via: http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/157202) |
Sew many ideas, sew little time...happy sewing!
When I see a pretty dress (probably on pinterest)...please, pretty please can I have it?!? (Image via: http://www.afungram.com/cute-squirrels/cute-squirrels-3/) |
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