I counted those last stitches...

[green_martha]

The overskirt is done ! Technically, it still needs a hook and a bar at the waist, but that will wait till I try everything on to check the waist measurement. Lots of handsewing, that was - only two seams were done by machine. Which means yes, I have my machine back and according to the repairman it's old and tired. I just hope she lasts me some more years *sigh*.
I've moved on to the underskirt. I have taken the front and back pieces apart and must now procede to flatline the nex front piece. I'm redoing the waistband too, as the opening of the skirt has moved its position isn't right anymore. But I had done a very hasty job when I put it on the first time around, so it's a good thing I'm redoing it.

Comments

[de-ravenne.livejournal.com]

And you say you're a slow sewer, I don't believe you! :)

[green-martha.livejournal.com]

What makes you think I ain't ?

[de-ravenne.livejournal.com]

Maybe it's me being ill and having no conception of time at the moment, but it seems like yesterday that you wrote about starting the overskirt. :)

[green-martha.livejournal.com]

Errr no, that was two days before that, and I was doing the actual sewing. I draped it last Wednesday only, and I must say it wasn't that hard a part of the costume. Let's hope the rest goes as smoothingly as this !
BTW, still no reply from the Louvre, I'll try to phone them sometime soon, but maybe we should consider another choice... I can't remember whether Orsay has the stupid metal detectors...

[de-ravenne.livejournal.com]

Ah, well still it's progress! I have none at the moment!
Yes, a second choice would be a good idea.