Still puttering around

Let's see, where are we...

1950s linen dress: Basic construction on the skirt is done. I covered all the seams with 1/4" twill tape to finish them because I'm an overachiever. After some more inspection of the borked bodice, I've decided to just recut it. If I was short on fabric I'd probably be able to piece and lengthen it   but I've got 2+ yards left, it's not worth the fussing. May actually mock it up this time before cutting, cough cough.

Poe: Chatted about Poe planning a bunch with the Usual Suspects online last week and got re-inspired. Thought about starting the (horrible) flounced petticoat and made a very detailed checklist to make myself feel accomplished,  but didn't actually start it. Really should get Dude Clothes out of the way first or they'll never get finished! So the goal is to get the vest to a "can I check the fit on this thing at least" point by the weekend, which is when I won't have the body to try it on as conveniently located as I do now! It's pretty close actually...needs buttons/buttonholes, tack down facings, and baste side seams together. Totally doable if I'm remotely motivated.