Fail!

I'm sorta upset because of the deadline I set myself. I won't be able to go to the fort tonight because I still have to set the skirt onto the waist. *sigh* Oh well, I'll still be able to wear the dress at the next camp and the Brigade encampment.

On the totally unrelated and bright side, our victory garden is really getting amazing! I just ran out and picked some strawberries : ). We also have zucchini, broccoli and carrots flourishing, as well as millions of tomatoes of all varieties! When I say millions of tomatoes, I mean quite a lot of plants, about like, 3 or 4 beds.

Today is a very hot day, and I've got a headache. Not because of the heat; I need new glasses. I actually ordered some new glasses online a few days ago, but I ordered using my old prescription! I feel really dopey for not noticing that...so the glasses are coming anyway, and I'll order some new ones with the right prescription when they do.

4 days left!

I really want to wear my dress this Friday at the Fort. I don't know whether or not I'm attending the event yet, but I need a deadline.

So, I'm kinda doing a step-by-step photo shoot.

Step one, Picking It Apart:


































(That's me with a doleful look on my face, wearing a fedora I made about a week ago)





Step two, Separate And Remove Lining:



















Step three, Draft New Sleeves and Change Collar Style:



















Well, that's all for now folks. No, that band-aid isn't because I accidentally stabbed myself with my needle.

I feel kinda annoyed with the way Blogger arranges the pictures!
I want to put a picture in one place, Blogger sticks it in a different place, I have to drag it all around, my text is flying everywhere and it's very irritating! I need to find a tutorial somewhere...recommendations?

I'm off to do the dishes!

The Great Dress Fiasco!

Y'all have seen my dress. My 1855 fan-front, purple dress:


Now let's see what happened to it on Thursday:Bleach. It splashed onto my beautiful dress! So I'm undergoing the process of removing the bodice section and constructing a new one! Wish me luck!