Road to Costume College 2017

I mentioned earlier this year that I got a steal on a seat sale, so I am headed to Costume College in LA in just over a week! Alas, I am not able to complete my Big Project, namely due to lack of appropriate hooping materials. I thought I would still work on the skirt while I waited for the right materials, but while I KNOW I pulled it out of the UFO box, I can't find it (and this was months ago, and I STILL can't find it), so I've put it aside for now.

But I've come up with new plans and have finally gotten them going. I'll do a more detailed write-up (I hope) later, but for now, please enjoy my Instagram photos :)

Finally punched my stays in the right channel and got a proper try-on! Its post dinner and still really comfy! #stays #18thcentury #yegsew

A post shared by totchipanda (@totchipanda) on Jul 10, 2017 at 6:50pm PDT

The first time I made these stays, I punched the grommet holes in the CF boning channel, and I used to punch upside down which destroyed the grommets. Had to cut new fronts and do it over...

Saturday's effort was the printed petticoat, and tonight's was the white one. Love how these two look together! #petticoats #1780s #ikea #duvetcover #perfectprint #bedsheetdress #yegsew #roadtococo #costumecollege2017

A post shared by totchipanda (@totchipanda) on Apr 17, 2017 at 9:12pm PDT

I made this pair of petticoats back in April. The taffeta one definitely needs a ruffle, and the floral one still needs a hem :) (and maybe a ruffle)

😍😍😍 my fingers are so sore and the lighting and background are terrible BUT... I got out all the layers and dressed up Josephine and i am IN LOVE. cant wait to try this gorgeous thing on myself! #18thcentury #handsewn #duvetcover #roadtococo #hotdamn

A post shared by totchipanda (@totchipanda) on Jul 15, 2017 at 4:53pm PDT

After finishing the stays (erm, for various values of "finishing"), I've spent all of my spare time this past week working on this gorgeous thing! It was finally ready to put all together so I could see how it's looking, and it looks AMAZING. It still needs some work but my fingers need a break!

#teagown is done! It just needs trimming and im still undecided on darts lol #finished #victorian #yegsew

A post shared by totchipanda (@totchipanda) on Jul 2, 2017 at 9:52am PDT

I also made a tea gown for lazy Sunday wear :) I'm debating putting darts in - without them, they fit my non-corseted body perfectly.

If you're going to Costume College, let's meet up! I'd love to see you in person! (And if you see me, please say hi! I'll try to do the same :) )