Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all! I've been happy to spend these past weeks with friends and family, and I've been glad to take a break from the hustle and bustle of school. I had planned on all sorts of new projects to undertake but unfortunately my friend Procrastination reared his ugly head. Alas, Sam and I won't be going to the Locust Grove ball representative of 1812... 1860 or 1950 will have to do. To try and hurry through our clothes would just be a shame, since we took so much time and care into picking the perfect materials. I'd rather make a product I'm proud of and miss an event than make something I'm ashamed of and go to one.
Anyway, this new development means that there are a bunch of exciting projects lined up for the new year! I hope to use 2014 as a year to explore new eras, since I've been itching to try new things out. So, here are my New Year's Re-sew-lutions! Onward and upward!
1770's
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| The National Gallery |
I'd really like to delve into the 18th century this year, as I've wanted to for many years--and as this is an era with a lot of reenactments, I'll be making the beau a suit as well. I'm planning on beginning my stays immediately after the Jane Austen Festival in July (or even sooner, if I'm able). Hopefully having those will be the kick-start I need for entering this era!
Regency
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| Le Bon Genre, 1812 |
The Fashions of the War of 1812 will be the focus of this year, since both Sam and I find it as our particular favorite and we both need new trimmings. Having recently finished my stays, I'll be altering my bodiced petticoat and making a new shift, along with making several new gowns and spencers. Sam needs all the accoutrements of a Regency dandy--shirt, breeches, tailcoat, waistcoat, and cravat. This year's Jane Austen Festival will be the most fabulous one yet!
1840's
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| Pariser Moden Sam and I have been entertaining the possibility of going 1840's in the near future. I think the styles would suit Sam very well and a few of our good friends represent the 1840's very well. Who knows? the 1840's could be visiting us in 2014! 1860's  The Chickamauga mayhem resulted in Sam and I taking quite the break from Civil War, a break that still hasn't ended. I hope sometime this year I'll jump back on the horse and make a few 1860's things--in particular, the bonnet that I started in 2012. There are a few events we're looking at for 2014, but we're not committing to anything since we're going to take this year to ease into new things. 1940's  Last year, Sam and I met at a USO dance held by a local veteran's association. This year, for our anniversary and for the dance, I'm hoping to make something delightfully 1940's in flavor. This dress is super top-secret, so I can't spill any more beans about it! I'll also be altering a few things to fit Sam better, and possibly making him a new coat (if he asks nicely). I'm hoping to use 2014 in order to get into more of the "vintage" eras as well--the 1920's through the 1950's.
Do you have any New Year's re-sew-lutions you'd like to share? Please share them in the comments, or link to your blog so I can follow your progress! I love to make new friends, especially ones interested in the same topics as I am. Good luck to everyone in the New Year, and God bless!
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