And now for the weather...

[sakon76]

Monday it rained. This was good. I like the rain.

Today, however, we have the Santa Anas blowing cold from the desert. And I do mean cold. I'm not sure I have toes anymore. I didn't have fingers earlier until I petted the (staticky!) kittens for a while. They have fur coats. They're warm.

So I got very little of my planned activities done this evening, being involved in not freezing to death instead. I rediscovered that the cut edges of velveteen shed everywhere, so I have been combatting that. Stitched down the seam facings for the sleeves, found some red satin (not sure from what project... maybe iaurcalien's fairy underskirt?) and used a bit of it to make a lining for the dress bodice, got one sleeve sewn in and covered with the lining, have the other one pinned... tried it on Abby and discovered that yay, it fits! So next is sewing the other sleeve in, sewing the lining to it, doing seam finishes on the skirt seams, hemming the skirt, pleating it into the bodice, sewing the lining to cover the waist seam... um, cutting out and applying cuffs to the sleeves, stitching the lining in place around the collar and back opening of the bodice, adding closings, and sewing on some lace. You know, it all seemed like so much less before I listed it out like that.

But first comes a hot shower and then snuggling with the Wonderful Husband as the two of us wait out this icy night.

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[elenisiliel.livejournal.com]

it's a long shot... but I saw this on one of my corsetry lists and thought you might like a look...

It's right up your alley!!