Then I sat down and sketched, based on my waist size (an idea I got from this post by Lauren of american-duchess.com) This is what I came up with:
Turns out the linen in my stash is enough... so I'm fresh out of excuses.
Some costuming has been going on despite the sewing pause: Last weekend, some friends and I went to a museum to see Germany's first steampunk exhibit. It was quite nice and an occasion to dress up is always welcome.
I wore my hair in a simple braided updo and dressed in a rather severe style in black and white with no drapery. The bustle and skirt are by me, the blouse is a second hand folk costume one.
