Finishing up the hat and houp

I still have yet to make the little black velvet cap and loop that keep the hat on, but basically the hat is finished. I'm thinking of not lining it for the simple fact that I will most likely have to fix some of the beads someday (probably sooner rather than later). I have loads of thick black cotton velvet from the curtains of the 1894 Opera House (the insurance paid for new ones since there was a small fire there) and the fabric is still good, although it is certainly heavy. Probably will make a perfect cap though.

Last night I finished making the dress: the fur trim and the belt, and now I have to focus on the hat (clip the wires again because they're too long and make the cap and loop), kirtle (which basically just needs eyelets and to be hemmed), and make a neckband for the chemise.

Et voila, the dress is finished. Once the whole ensamble is complete, I'll probably get some nicer pics in the park down the street, where there are a lot of photogenic ponds and such.

Christian keeps making fun of me - he doesn't like the fur trim, even though it's fake. I got extra in case he or my mom wanted some. Looks like it'll be for mom, depending on what color of fabric I can get for cheap. I'm really hoping he'll turn around once I finish his. Maybe he's just

jealous - but hey, I don't see him making a fantastic effort to get his end of the deal together either, because I'm not paying for his too!

I also noticed that, God, I look like the evil queen off of Epic Movie. All I see is fur when I look down!!! I think breast binding is an order : ( I was going to do it anyway, but I guess these 15th century gals didn't have much back then...