not exactly a fashionista

[saffronhare]

We're getting the fambly ready for a trip to Faire this Sunday, making sure everyone's garb fits and making some new stuff. The little princesses still fit into their dresses from last year -- and they both still like their dresses, so that's a big relief. Princess !Kaboom's will fit for a few years yet (lots of seam allowances to be let out, etc.), but this is probably Princess PrettySchool's last year in hers. Need to check the closet to be certain that agrnmn has all the pieces of his kilt get-up together, too.

This year, Princess Boredom is getting a more mature dress, fitted and everything. It's kind of an Italian Ren style -- not quite so boobilicious as something involving a corset. We've been doing it in bits and pieces (in the hopes of avoiding an all-nighter). The gauntlets are nearly done; the underskirt and sleeves are cut. Tonight, we cut out the bodice and overskirt, sew up the underskirt and start assembling the bodice. After that, things should come together impressively. ::knock on wood:: I fear I do not have enough trim for the bodice and overskirt. Also, I'm not entirely pleased with how the trim I've got looks with that fabric. Perhaps I'll hand-stitch it so it'll come off easier in the future. Hey -- if the existing pattern includes a zipper, but I don't want to use a zipper closure, what else might I use instead?

As for me, I might take a bye on the whole dress-up experience this year. For the last several faire seasons, folks have been most gracious about letting me cobble an outfit together from their own wardrobes. I've simply reached a point where I'm frustrated with not having anything of my own style or colors or fit...but that frustration hasn't managed to coincide with with the budget and time to actually arrange to have anything of my own just yet. Oh, well. I think I'm going to surrender for this year and just relax...hundreds of people are perfectly comfortable attending in jeans every weekend. I can certainly be one of them, right? (grin)

Also: my brown wool cloak is missing. Did I somehow lend it to somebody and forget about it? Or have any of you witnessed me putting it someplace unusual, where I might not be thinking to look? It's just a slab of wool and it wouldn't be tough to make another one, but I miss it. And you know how it irritates me not to be able to find things. My Locator Fu is just not working lately. Ugh.

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[celticwhistlin.livejournal.com]

I am also looking at going this Sunday as it shall by my Birthday. And lo, I do not get to celebrate my B-day much.

(Except for this year when there shall be a plethora for what ever reason)

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

Hooray! Maybe we'll see you there. We hope to get there as early as we can manage (another reason to avoid an all-nighter) because the girls are in better moods and it's easier if we can start there with full tummies from a big breakfast at home.

Also, this is the first year we will not be carrying a diaper bag. Not that you care about those things, but I'm a bit nervous about how Princess PrettySchool will handle the porta-johns. :)

[fionnabhar.livejournal.com]

Yay! We'll all be there. PB and DS will hate that!

[celticwhistlin.livejournal.com]

I do believe (though I myself have never seen them so am I speaking from mostly an assumption) that there are "Royal Privies" which flush.

But again, I could most definatly be wrong as I have never seen them myself.

[fionnabhar.livejournal.com]

Near the front entrance before you get to the arena thing. Sinks and everything.

[celticwhistlin.livejournal.com]

Hey -- if the existing pattern includes a zipper, but I don't want to use a zipper closure, what else might I use instead?

And as far as this goes... There is a reason I pay others to make my garb.

Needless to say, cerrunos did the man thing. Normally, (in sitcoms anyway) they buy you things that are practical either for you (a new vacuum or dishwasher) or them (powertools of some sort). Mine bought me a sewing machine so *he* could use it.

Where is the zipper at, and how close does it need to be closed?

[triadruid.livejournal.com]

A series of eyehooks might work if it won't be under too much strain, obviously grommets and lacing are an option...without more details, I'm not sure what to tell you.

Re: Where is the zipper at, and how close does it need to be closed?

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

It's just up the back of the dress. We're already using some grommets for the sleeves, assuming I can get my hands on the right size grommets and an actual grommeting thingie, so they wouldn't seem out of place.

I'm sort of playing fast and loose with what would be Period, but a zipper is definitely more modern than I want to go.

Re: Where is the zipper at, and how close does it need to be closed?

[fionnabhar.livejournal.com]

I have a grommet thing, but they're pretty cheap.

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

Oh, I love that photo of you! It's from akaashben, isn't it?

What I can't figure out is the difference between eyelets and grommets, whether they need a different hand tool, and if I'd need to be sure I have attachments for different sizes of grommets.

Fortunately, ignorance is curable. Also, I'm going to have people over all day on Saturday, which shall be Grommet Day so there will be plenty of help. :)

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

Okay. That makes sense, with the washer backing and all. I definitely don't want fabric or flesh to tear. Maybe I just need to walk into Hancock's and start asking questions.

Thank you! We'll be sure to find you on Sunday! (hugs)