Costuming

Things on the property have slowed down somewhat since my last post here.  Due to a number of things, such as my body arguing with the cold weather, no wwoofers at present and also being distracted by the work I am doing on costumes at present.  I have become fixated on the Outlander series and the books written by Diana Gabaldon.  Mainly due to my fascination with all things historical.  I have just packed the sewing machines away after a two week slog on my latest creation. It has been a big challenge as I didn't have patterns for this costume and basically cut pattern pieces on the dressmakers model.  It is based on an outfit worn in series one by the leading lady, not identical as I wanted it to be individual.  So here is my twist on a woman's 1740s gown in the highlands of Scotland. I will be debuting this outfit at a Heritage Festival in a nearby town on Father's Day.