Comments | claughter713: Because I'm a mad woman apparently....

claughter713

Because I'm a mad woman apparently....

Apr 23, 2010 10:54

and because 2 of dear friends want to have a snarking weekend party, I'm diving into 18th century costuming with abandon (and with the hopes of getting something wearable finished by the 2nd weekend of June). So color/design wise I adore this strawberry dress:

( Read more... )

historical sewing, marie antoinette

Comments 7

hsifeng April 23 2010, 18:04:02 UTC

I swear, there is something in the water! Chargirlgenius just announced her intention to venture into the 18th C. this morning as well!

http://chargirlgenius.livejournal.com/636548.html

God bless our long suffering husbands! *chuckle*

Hardly long suffering.... claughter713 April 23 2010, 18:23:08 UTC

Besides wanting costuming of their own, one would hope they would appreciate their wives in costume as well...

Re: Hardly long suffering.... hsifeng April 23 2010, 18:27:45 UTC

*chortle*

I dunno, while hubby never complains I always feel a bit like I “inflict” whatever the latest historical project is on him (to varying extents). As you know, once I am on a topic it’s a bit like a terrier with a rat. I can talk it to death. I have been very good at staying focused on just one century until someone (looks significantly at you) managed to convert me to Dickens Faire last year…

Re: Hardly long suffering.... claughter713 April 23 2010, 18:34:28 UTC

(looks around) wha? me?

blink*blink*

I didn't do anything....

(whistles)

Thread 7