Not that you could possibly know that, given how little I've blogged...oops. But it's the time of year in which we review our work and reflect on the year to come, so what better opportunity to renew blogging efforts?
This year has been eventful for me in the life-way, which is part of why I haven't been blogging. There's just been a lot going on! And honestly, not a lot of sewing. But I'm hoping that will change with the list of projects I have planned for 2019!
But before plans, the 2018 review...
January
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| I got engaged! |
March
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| I made a new silk 1860s ballgown and wore it to Returning Heroes, our annual costume-required ball |
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| I clearly planned to blog about this...but never did |
May
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| I attended the Bath Victorian Ball in a new dress, and I did actually manage to blog about it |
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| Also: I graduated! |
July
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| I partnered with Emily and the Vintage Express to put together a WWII display as part of the Strawberry Banke Museum American Lives event |
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| We demonstrated a variety of roles people played during the war, and Emily and I focused on women in the armed services. Here I am in my summer WAC uniform looking very warm...it was almost 100 degrees and super humid! |
August
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| I took an adventure to Baker's Island, where intrepid adventuring friends and I mostly survived and entertained boats of tourists! |
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| I also revisited the Crane Estate for their Roaring 20s Lawn Party |
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| and I did actually sew some things! I forgot. For Gatsby on the Isles I whipped up a quick and dirty 1920s bathing suit... |
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| ...and finished this pink striped summer dress I started a lot of years (and two apartments) ago. Whew! |
September
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| Back to Hogwarts (and Knockturn Alley) on a weekend getaway! |
October
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| Mostly October was just work (and work travel), but we also took engagement photos with our AMAZING AMAZING wedding photographers, so I am throwing one in here! |
December
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| December means Fezziwig's Ball! This wasn't an exciting costuming event this time, but that's ok! Because it was a great year for friends both old and new. |
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| plaid brings people together ;) Hi Kenna! |
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| I AM YOUR GHOST HOST--wait, wrong...hmm. |
So that's it! Not much of a sewing year, but definitely A Year. Thank you so much to everyone who has said hello at events or left me notes on Instagram. I love that this hobby is full of such wonderful, nerdy, interesting people. I hope your holiday season is full of good cheer!
And to round things off...I have set myself what I think is a reasonable list of 2019 projects. I feel pretty on top of wedding things right now, but that house of cards is sure to tumble at any moment. Right? right. So it goes. For posterity, here is what I hope to do (and blog about):
Early 1870s winter ensemble
Regency pelisse
Tartan 1860s re-make
Chemises and petticoats (because I realized my go-to 1860s chemise is from 2007...eek!)
Bonus Round: something new for Fezziwig's next year
Bonus Round: something new for Fezziwig's next year
I always try to set myself a goal in addition to projects I hope to accomplish. This year, my goal is accessories. Not necessarily making them, but at least spending the time to acquire them or alter things to be appropriate. Because accessories really do make the time travel magic happen, and I'm always happier with the dress I've made when it feels like a real ensemble. So let's see how I do with that!
COME AT ME 2019!
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