In which I post gown progress pics instead of actually making progress

[colliemommie]

'Cause I'm tired and pukey, that's why.

In non-sartorial news, I had an ultrasound today. According to measurements I'm a week ahead of the math, but I'm already twelve weeks, so it's not super reliable this late in the game. Little critter was jumping about, and had a steady heartbeat of 169.

Here is the gown as of now. Overdress is done except for blind stitching half the lining at the waist and the hem. Stomacher is pinned in, I need to stitch one side and put the hooks and eyes on the other.

Pinning myself into this to fit was not easy. I'm frankly amazed it did it without skewering a finger or a nipple.

The fabulous clasp I got on etsy. It has gorgon's heads!

Detail of cartridge pleating.

My camicia is all done but for the hemming. The binding is not a great success, which makes me sad. It's supposed to be square in the front, but is rather droopy. And I'm not completely thrilled with the sleeve set.

Still need to make a forepart and sleeves.