Only fun things

[frualeydis]

Three good things:

1. I managed to find a loose thread from the lace on my old lace collar that I wrote about the other day. It had a very strong smell of burnt hair so the lace is also silk. I don't know if that means anything when it comes to dating it, but it makes it even cooler. I need to look at lots of photos from the late 19th century to mid-20th century to see when this type of collars were popular. I would say not after 1920, but I'm not sure.

2. I have sewn on all flounces and hemmed the skirt for my 1850s dress. I'm now working on the closing of the bodice lining; hooks and worked eyelets. It took my husband 15 minutes to pin the toile close in the back when I tried it on the first time so I think it's a good idea to make a proper closure before i start fitting the top fabric.

3. I'm going to London tomorrow where I will meet guyelfkin and his Tom and later that week myladyswardrobe. Yay!

Comments

[tonyadmay.livejournal.com]

Have a fun trip! :-)

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I'm sure I will.


Eva