A lovely sunday

[frualeydis]

I had a lovely day yesterday with first my mum visiting and then myralea and her boyfriend T, who I've known for years and don't get to see often enough, and herzeloyde. Myra knitted on T's icelandic sweater, Anna was busy repairing the pearl embroidery on her 1910-1930 bolero and I actually managed to fell two seams on my silk 16th century petticoat.
And we talked and talked.
Maja was better, but still not well. She ate very little and sometimes complained of tummy ache. But mostly she was happy or slept. We decided to keep her home today and tomorrow too, which means that I have to bring my computer to the university and work there if I want to get something done. Rickard is free today and tomorrow because he worked the whole weekend.

And haugtussa called, which made me very happy. Unfortunately she wanted to know things about Marianne Vedeler's dissertation (I mentioned it some posts ago), and I have only read the introductory chapters yet. Reading more of that book is on my to-do list for today.

Comments

[haugtussa.livejournal.com]

I look forward to knowing more about said dissertation, but don't stress! I really do miss you thogh, and it was nice to just talk a little on the phone again.

Hugs!

/R.

[bippimalin.livejournal.com]

I really hope Maja is better today, it's not fun being sick.
Speaking about the silk petticoat I'm a little curious how you pattern it? Is it shaped like the ones in Tudor Tailor or a straight piece of fabric gathered to a waistband?

I'm so happy about the weather, I wish it will keep like this. :)

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

Two straight centre pieces and two gores in each side. So, basically a shaped skirt that is wide enough in the waist that it needs to be pleated a little to a waistband. Most period patterns and preserved garments show somewhat shaped skirts, so it seems like the best way.

/Eva