way cool, be sure to post pictures theresa
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From: Susan Data-Samtak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Historical Costume <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:56:27 -0500
Subject: Re: [h-cost] My New Wardrobe
Every revolution starts with the first step. You go, girl!
Let's see pictures when you finish. We all need inspiration.
Susan
"My treasures do not clink together or glitter, they gleam in the sun
and neigh in the night."
Bedouin proverb
Susan
On Feb 27, 2006, at 10:25 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Since there's been recent talk about people sewing for themselves, I
> thought I'd chime in with my two cents worth. My closet is full of >
tshirts,
> sweatpants and too few nice dress clothes. So far in my life I
haven't
> had a job with any type of a dress code so it hasn't been an issue.
> However, at some point I probalby will. Besides, I've dresed this
way > for
> over 10 years and it's time for a change.
>
> I'm making my wardrobe because nothing in the stores ever fits
across > the
> shoulders. I'm in the process (trial and error) of altering a button
up
> shirt pattern to fit well. I might have it after revision #5 or so!
>
> I'm also round in all the wrong places, even for plus sizes, so
clothes
> don't fit other places, either.
>
> I'm going to incorporate historic elements into some of my outfits.
I
> love the caraco jackets, and have to do something with them! I >
discovered
> that I like fitted, comfortable clothing that allows a full range of
movement.
> So while my clothes won't be historic, they will be historically >
inspired.
> Happy fun times with adopting Civil War Era ball gowns to more >
everyday wear!
>
> Kate
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