Progress Report

[atherleisure]

I spent a few of my evenings this week working on lace. It's from a pattern published in The Art of Knitting in 1892 (#71 on page 50). I'm using #30 crochet cotton and 4-0 needles, and after blocking the first eight repeats, I can't say I'm thrilled with it. The idea had been to make enough for the hem of an 1890's petticoat, but since it's really not blocking out the way I hoped it would and takes about an hour to the inch, I'm not sure whether I'll pursue it.



Other than that I've been working on an 1880's dress. I fit the bodice muslin and cut the lining. Last night, I cut the silk faille for the main garment, though I'm holding off cutting the sleeves until I have the bodice together and can double check the fit. I still need to cut the contrast, which will be a silver silk taffeta. I'm hoping to cut the bodice pieces tonight, but I'll have to put together the drapery before cutting the skirt because I want to conserve the silver where I can so I'll only be using it where it shows on the skirt. So there's nothing noteworthy on that dress at present, but I'm pleased so far.

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Thanks.