Weird way of constructing, and it's probably not period but it'll have to do. Not thrilled with the blouse pattern but the coat is turning out nice. I don't use zippers, and I didn't leave enough room for buttons after enlargening the pattern, so it looks like hooks and eyes are a must. Wish I could find some hook and eye tape for cheap. Found one on eBay but I'm running out of time, and Thanksgiving will slow down mail. Really like the lace and ribbon on the front, it came out nice and straight. Now I have to look for some lace for the sleeves, which adds a bit more detail for the outfit.
Got the 10(!) yards of navy wool twill, which is the same I used for Christian's medieval houp. It hangs well, isn't itchy, is a medium-weight, and costs less than $10 a yard!! I highly recommend Safa Fabric store on eBay, as the owner is very accomodating especially for large yardages. Looks like tomorrow I will be laying out the pattern and cutting it out - finally - 2 weeks before the Dickens festival!
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