Back Again! I am this week's host for WAYWO (What Are You Working On) a community diary for crafters, hobbyist, Jacks and Jills of all trades, Artists and anyone who just wants to share whats happening!
You may volunteer to guest host by signing up at this yahoo group ( http://groups.yahoo.com/....), which is checked from time to time. Also by joining this group, you will receive one email a week when the diary is posted. If you wish to write a WAYWO and would like directions go here: (http://www.dailykos.com/....) Today I will update you on my latest project, a Civil War Era Day Dress. I am making it for a dinner I am attending in Springfield, IL for the Illinois Reading Council...a teacher Conference. Making a dress was not necessary...but attempting to look a little "Era-y" was suggested with button blouses and long, black skirts. President and Mrs. Lincoln will be in attendance, so it should be fun.I am a retire teacher, and thought,since I have the time, why not make a dress? It can't be too difficult, after all, women used to make their own clothing all the time..... I just need to keep that in mind, plus, it is just a costume!
I have not hemmed my dress or finished the button holes but I decided to make my own under thingies. The best part...no patterns needed! Just measurements!
The first thing I wanted was a pair of bloomers! I have to have bloomers!!!! They are just so cool! White baggy bloomers! Everyone needs a pair! Bloomers!