Eva's journal

Instead of working on the dress, I read and just now knit a little. A nice day!

I unexpectedly cleaned out my nightstand today. It has four drawers I haven't used in forever. So that's good!

I started the sequins on the smallest wave. I think I like them!

I decided to overlap them instead of putting them next to each other like I did on 30s Melisandre. I was overcomplicating overlapping by trying to sew both sides down. I looked it up, and of course you just need one stitch. Each sequin covers the thread from the one before, so thread color doesn't matter that much, so I'm just using white thread.

But I did check the bodice mockup again. I curved the back neckline a tiny bit. I'll start soon!

My sequins and felt for the belt for the water dress came today, and I went to a quilting store for spray basting, which they didn't have, but they did have temporary glue sticks, which should work fine. I want them for sewing the lamé to the organza. I'm doing that by hand. More work, less angst.

I also bought some green cotton with a subtle print to make a scarf thing for the 30s beach outfit. A successful trip!

I also had junk mail from the happiest widow on earth and her vile foundation. I didn't open it and wrote return to sender on it and put it right back in the mailbox. How did she even get my address? Why was it addressed to Ms? You'd think they'd be against that title. Things we'll never know...

I should start my water dress soon. The ivory organza and light blue silk taffeta came. The sequins and wool felt for the belt are on the way. I have a good start to the very simple bodice I want to make. It will be fun once I start!

I so want some spray basting though. Sewing lame to organza sounds pretty nightmarish. That will help. I'll probably do it by hand too.