Lots going on lately, if only I could get things organized enough to actually post about it. I've been working on an indie film, which has taken up most of my costuming time, and that's ongoing until at least late fall. As a result, I haven't done anything for the Historical Sew Monthly since April - though I did a lot of research and came close on a few things, and having finished one challenge, I'm still doing 100% better than past years. What I have done, however, is make some quality progress on a few other personal projects.
Lucille's robe and nightgown from the finale of Crimson Peak are coming along nicely. I've got the nightgown sleeve drafted, maths (eww) figured on customizing existing patterns for the rest, and lots and lots of swatches and dye tests. I think there's enough worth compiling for a post now.
I've also finished step one of a new project: French Revolution Zombaes. Essentially, Queen M's most fashionable groupies who got the guillotine and came back as des morts-vivant. Chemise dresses, huge hair, bloody stitched-up necks, and of course bedazzled mini portraits in honor of their dearly departed queenie. It should be a lot of fun, and as a bonus, all of the non-zombies aspects - namely the dress, jewelry, and hair-styling practice - can be reused for more serious historical costuming. The bit I started with was the mini portraits, and I'll post about that soon too.
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