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[mandie_rw]

Off today, but had many things to work on, none of which were sewing. Bummer. Just getting out my sewing now. I should be able to get the bird print petticoat hemmed, anyway.

Also got my frivolous FFC wool purchase in the mail today, woo! Got a cross-barred plaid for an 18thc dress I super don't need (I can't remember if there are extant wool as well as silk cross-barred gowns but for the price I decided I probably don't care), a navy poplin that was sold out before they got to my order (woecakes), and also some flannel for the second day dress I wasn't going to make for Gettysburg. But I had a Brilliant Idea while wool-browsing, oops.

Behold! Obnoxious color combination of seafoam green and fuchsia! Though of course neither color wanted to play nice for a photograph.

The fuchsia is a slightly glaring fuchsia twill for accents, and the main dress will be of the seafoam flannel. You never know quite what you'll get with FFC, but this is a wonderfully soft napped flannel that feels almost like a suede. I kind of want to roll around in it, hahaha! It may or may not be sitting on my lap as I type this...

Comments

[starlightmasque.livejournal.com]

I love the color! Can't wait to see what you'll make!

[mandie-rw.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Me too, hahaha. I probably ought to start it now...buuuut there are like 8000 other things I'm trying to make at the same time! Bad me.

[danabren.livejournal.com]

It's so GARISH, I can't wait to see.

[mandie-rw.livejournal.com]

Aniline dyes, baby! :D I love 1860s color combinations, they're DISGUSTING.