Started my outfit and I have photographed the fitting process:
The start of the blouse
This is in the actual fabric and now just needs the sleeves finishing with a frill, the neckline needs to be completed and pretty buttons bought and buttonholes made
The JSK
Calico pinned to fit
The Back
The shirred back will obviously look neater on the finished dress
The Straps
Now to make the changes to the pattern and cut out. Here is the lovely fabric I bought in Bath that I am going to use
One cantonier finished, black lace with a lovely vintage brooch ( for the Gothic Lolita) and I have collected the bits and pieces for the pink one. In the meantime I have made a lovely bow headpiece with printed needlecord. My mum had found a lovely shaped bow and I have also covered the actual band in the needlecord. Photos to take tonight and upload to the Etsy shop. I am experimenting to see if I get more looks by uploading one new piece each day.
The trouble when just starting up is that I have too many ideas, not enough time still and also have to watch what I spend on trims etc. Working just three afternoons in a coffee shop doesnt equal what I used to earn as a full time pattern cutter. Still the advantages outway the disadvantages and I am so much happier.
What Mimi Does 