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That's right folks...she's sewing again...

Inspiration piece:

·         New bodice pattern (side-back seamed with shoulders set slightly to the back, center-front closing) complete.

·         Bodice liner (two medium weight canvas layers) cut and sewn

·         Cheater' lacing strips inserted

·         Woolen bodice body is half cut out

For the first time, I am not bag-lining my bodice. I am going to be reusing my fitting pieces as my liner, and after each piece is ‘covered’ in woolen outer fabric they will be whipstitched together to form the bodice body. The contrasting “T” for the bodice will be added after the sleeves have been set in and the hook and eyes have been stitched on (since the shoulder straps are pretty narrow and at the edges of my shoulders, the trim will actually lap over onto the top of my sleeves; the trim will also cover the fact that my front-closure hook and eyes are always stitched through ALL layers on my bodices (helps to avoid ye olde fabric shift).

The gnome hat and short sleeved jacket will be next on my list. I have thoughts on how those jacket sleeves are formed, and how to keep the hat semi-firm…but if you have thoughts as well please feel free to share them!