New Year's eve was spent in the company of friends, and much fun was had by all. I have to say that, generally speaking, 2008 was very kind to me. I would say, even generous.
Here's to wishing everyone the best for 2009.
Today, it was back to the gym, and start training again full steam. Actually, I started yesterday, whereas our new personal trainer gave me a run for my money. However, last Monday, when we had our first evaluation, she told me that I was already training like trainers do. But we want to take my training the next step up, and that's where she comes in. And she's awesome. I am enjoying this enormously, and I am looking forward to the rest of the training sessions.
Last but not least, the Valois gown for 12th Night is eating my life. I have finished the petticoat, thanks to diagram No. 60 of Juan de Alcega. The darned thing fits like a dream over my farthingale. The fact that I made it out of this dream linen twill that I found at G Street Fabrics helps. It has body like nobody's business and adds structure to the whole foundation. I have already added a small guard to it so it's now done.
The silk taffeta forepart with the vintage trim I picked up in Florence is also ready now. I have added some spangles for shine. All I need now is tack it to the petticoat. It's been loosely stitched to the waistband, but I won't make any final decisions on how high until I do another dress rehersal, this time with all the parts pointed as it was meant to.
Next, cut and put the bodice together.
In the meantime, here is a small teaser in the form of a detail of the forepart. (There are still some pins showing, but you'll get the idea.)
Cheers.
Here's to wishing everyone the best for 2009.
Today, it was back to the gym, and start training again full steam. Actually, I started yesterday, whereas our new personal trainer gave me a run for my money. However, last Monday, when we had our first evaluation, she told me that I was already training like trainers do. But we want to take my training the next step up, and that's where she comes in. And she's awesome. I am enjoying this enormously, and I am looking forward to the rest of the training sessions.
Last but not least, the Valois gown for 12th Night is eating my life. I have finished the petticoat, thanks to diagram No. 60 of Juan de Alcega. The darned thing fits like a dream over my farthingale. The fact that I made it out of this dream linen twill that I found at G Street Fabrics helps. It has body like nobody's business and adds structure to the whole foundation. I have already added a small guard to it so it's now done.
The silk taffeta forepart with the vintage trim I picked up in Florence is also ready now. I have added some spangles for shine. All I need now is tack it to the petticoat. It's been loosely stitched to the waistband, but I won't make any final decisions on how high until I do another dress rehersal, this time with all the parts pointed as it was meant to.
Next, cut and put the bodice together.
In the meantime, here is a small teaser in the form of a detail of the forepart. (There are still some pins showing, but you'll get the idea.)
Cheers.
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