whew! is just about the only word that comes to mind as i try to express how i feel about this project, reproducing a suit of george washington's. but it is truly exhilarating to see it coming together. i am doing all sewing that will show by hand (no sewing machines in the 1770s). the linen shirt, scarlet wool and oatmeal linen waistcoat, and scarlet wool breeches are mostly done, including 31 hand stitched buttonholes that were quite intimidating. now it's time to charge head long into the indigo wool frock coat....deep breath.....
breeches leg
breeches back
breeches front (i still need to do a fitting to place the 7 pewter buttons that will close the front.)
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It looks absolutely fabulous darling! I can't help but envy your talent AND your discipline.
Posted by: Mary Smith | February 22, 2010 at 08:07 AM