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[chargirlgenius]

I really just want to veg on the internet for a few days, but if I do, I'm hosed.

The doublet is done, well, done enough for MTA, and it's not going to get worn again until October. So that's back burnered.

But I have two dresses to make before April 17th. Think I can do it?

The kirtle will be a four panel straight front seam supportive dress. I'm using blue silk twill. I washed it (yes, in the machine!) and dried it (yes, in the machine!) last night, and it is luscious. I have to see if I have enough of one type of linen to fully line it, and I might interline it too, to help support the silk. It'll be lace up, and I hope to have buttons on the sleeves.

The gown will probably be a red wool that I have. It's lightweight, and a fine weave, but the color is a madder red. I have a little bit to consider that. I have a richer red, but only four yards of it. This gown will have sleeve flaps (tippets) lined in white silk (probably) and buttons down the front.

My biggest challenge right now is finding buttons. This will be my Lady Joan robe for La Belle, and it has to be fancy schmancy. I'm hoping for silver or silver plate buttons, but the silver ones that Gaukler carries are outside of my price range (for as many I need). If anybody knows anybody who does silver plating (and could have it done in three weeks...), let me know!

All right! Off my butt and time to sew! Er... or rather, dig up lining and patterns and cut...

Comments

[alphasarah.livejournal.com]

Madder than what?

(Ba-dum-ching!)

You're crazy. You can do it, but you're crazy. :^)

I have a blue silk herringbone weave tucked away for a someday project, and a rusty red silk/linen blend that will be the under-dress of that outfit. I take them out and pet them every so often.

[chargirlgenius.livejournal.com]

We'll be twins!

(Your icon makes me SNORT)

[baronesspixie.livejournal.com]

Oddly enough, we're casting buttons of nickel silver for Thomas and Elisenda's coronation garb this weekend. It turns out to work easily, so they can recast quickly, I'll put you in touch with Sir Mordain and Sir Maddach, who may be able to help you out. Won't know till Monday, though. We're doing it on Sunday.

otherwise, Billy and Charlie have some nice options.

[chargirlgenius.livejournal.com]

I wish Billy and Charlie did stuff other than pewter. I was thinking of plating some of their stuff.

I'd have to check and see if nickel silver would work. Sounds gorgeous!