2014 Wrap-Up

[bethzylla]

In looking back over my event photos, it seems that 2014 was a year of new accessories but only one new outfit for me.  I did manage to sew a couple outfits for a friend though, which I'm counting as a win!  Here we go:

January saw a new bag to match my fantasy ice queen outfit.


March was my biggest sewing push of the year with Regency stays, bib-front dress, reticule, and bonnet.  I don't think I ever did a wrap post on these, which is something I was awful about doing last year too.  I'll try hard to kick that bad habit in 2015!


In April I whipped up a steampunk-esque belt/bag combo that helped transform my safari outfit into a fairy-hunter outfit.


In May I updated my tried-and-true blue bustle dress with new bows on the drapery and a pleated ribbon behind the brooch.



In June I spiffed up my Regency bib-front with a turban, necklace, and sash/buckle combo for an evening look.  I also made a Regency dress for my friend.


In July I made a fichu and purchased a gnarly spider so I could be Little Miss Muffet for an evening.


October saw yet more Regency goodies - a mourning dress, hat, jewelry and reticule for my friend.



November was all 18th century with a (faux) quilted petticoat using a matelasse curtain, a short cloak, and a cap.


I managed to meet some, but not all, of the goals I set for myself this year.  Here was my list:

1.  Regency underthings.  I need it all, and I need it by mid-March!  Done!
2.  Regency clothes.  That's very vague as I haven't completely decided what I want yet, but I'd like to have two outfits by mid-March.  Done enough - one outfit, not two.
3.  Regency headgear.  I'm thinking some kind of bonnet, but it's still up in the air.  Done!  Bonnet and turban, go me!
4.  18th century mitts.  Nope, and I totally regretted this one at our very chilly Georgian picnic.
5.  A new bustle outfit with new accessories to match.  Nope.  I even bought new fabric for a Christmasy bustle dress and then was too sick to finish it or go to the event. Double fail.
6.  A new natural form outfit, the frillier the better.  Nope.
7.  18th Century jacket.  Nope, but the fabric patiently waits in the stash.
8.  Something Elizabethan or Tudor.  This is also vague, but I've got some stash fabric crying out to be used.  Then I'll need to find an event for the outfit.  Nope, that fabric is still calling me.

This was a slow year for me in terms of new and amazing outfits.  I spent a lot of the year dealing with various things that caused stress (cosmetic remodels of 3 rooms in our house, preparing for a family visit) and heartache (death of a pet, Dad's health problems, having to go 10 months without seeing him or my mom due to financial constraints) and generally just took more time and effort than I anticipated (garden and landscaping - totally enjoyable but exhausting!)  I'm not anticipating quite so much strife in the coming year, so I'm going full steam ahead with my sewing goals and see what I can accomplish.

1. Regency stays that are actually comfortable.  I may give short stays a try this time.
2. Regency evening outfit.  I've already got dress fabric and shoes, so this one should be a slam dunk.
3. 18th century mitts.  This one's been upgraded from 'want' to 'need' after this year's picnic.
4. Bustle dresses.  At least two, maybe more.
5. That frilly natural form dress I didn't make last year.
5. A new-to-me era, possibly Edwardian.
6. More 18th century stuff, including that jacket I didn't get to last year.  I want to have a good mix-and-match thing going on with that era.
7. Something pretty to wear to the Ren faire or 12th Night celebrations.  Ooh, that stash fabric!
8. More outfits for my friend, who loves Regency but is willing to try other (less comfortable) eras.
9. More wig styling and hairpiece creation.  I've got Kendra's book but haven't tried a single thing from it yet!
10. Make a bigger effort to attend guild events, especially if it's one I haven't attended before.  Even if it's not my favorite era or I don't have a shiny new outfit, I can still enjoy hanging out with my friends.  I feel like I missed out on stuff more than usual this past year and I feel bad about that.

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[kaesha-nikovana.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much! Miss Muffet was a lot of fun. :)