For weeks I have been working on a doublet and Venetian breeches for my boyfriend. I have learned a whole new set of skills from this including, but not limited to:
Drafting my own pattern from scratch (me, a pencil, and some newsprint. Oh, yeah!)
Modifying a drafted pattern on a fidgety human
Draping said fidgety human to make a more different kind of pattern
Sewing on shank buttons
Adding button loops
Picturing which seams need to be left open to allow the turning of a lined piece of clothing
Cartridge pleating (although never again. NEVER AGAIN.)
Skills I have not yet learned are:
Taking those patterns and making pants that allow said fidgety human to walk AND sit
Making button loops even
Making the collar meet flush in the front
All in all, he is going to look even more fabulous than usual in his actual real outfit that isn't workout pants and a white or black shirt. I am very pleased.
My dress? I have the pieces of the lining folded up and glaring at me. I haven't sewn a single seam or cut a single piece from the actual fabric that will be seen. I have my work cut out for me this week.
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