Yikes, almost a month until Dickens! I've been so caught up with TRF, that I totally didn't see it coming! Time to plan for my mom's 1860's dress and jacket, as well as bonnet. (This will be her big Christmas present this year!)
So...here's a checklist of what I need:
Bonnet:
McCall's pattern 5169 (view A) - already got it!
60 yards of millinery wire from eBay - $30 (will come in handy for future hats, too)
1 yd. dark blue silk dupioni from eBay - $10
2 1/2 yds. of 4" wide black single-edged scalloped lace - $5
6 yds. of 2 1/4" wide black ribbon - $5
1 3/4 yds. of 2 1/2" black wire-edged ribbon - $3
1 3/4 yds. of Soutache - $2
Dress:
Simplicity pattern 4900 (view A with jacket)
skirt and jacket: 10 yards of navy blue wool (twill) from eBay - $75
blouse and lining: 3 yards white batiste - $5
jacket lining: 3 1/4 yd. muslin - $5
neck and cuffs: 1 1/4 yd. of 1" wide pregathered white lace - $2
flat lace for blouse, sleeves: 4 3/8 yds. of white 1 1/4" wide
white eyelet for blouse, sleeves: 1 1/8" yd. of 3" wide double edge lace
lace for jacket: 7 1/2 yds. of 1" wide black lace - $12
trim for jacket: about 15 yds. of 1/2" gimp - $30
1 package of lightweight boning - $5
3 yd. strip of hooks and eyes - $5
1/2" wide single fold bias tape - $2
5 2" wide black frog closures - $10
one A-line white bridal petticoat from eBay - $25
Looks like it'll be a $200 dress, but I think it will be worth it :)
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