Test bodice

We had the first official meeting of the family sewing group. Me, Mom, Nanie Mable, Aunt Joy, and Grandma. And we called Nanta too. In fact, I think we called just about everyone we knew. Grandma
(who's a sewing expert) suggested we make a test bodice, so that's what we're doing now.

Plus, the sewing machine hadn't been oiled in FOREVER, so we had to do that too.

It only had 150 places to oil. But it works! Thanks Nanie!!!

And so it begins...

7 months. $150. Two girls. And so it begins.Wait...Let me explain. I am a homeschooled student. About three months ago mom and I studied Marie Antoinette. I was fascinated by her dresses. The satin, the lace, the pearls, the HOOPSKIRTS-sooooo...I decided to buy one for myself. Only one hitch. There are no good Marie Antoinette style costumes available, and the least ugly go for up to $500. Yeouch. And then I found this:

So I decided to sew it. Yep you read that right. I'm sewing THAT. A Marie Antoinette dress, Simplicity pattern 3637. This was three months ago, and I JUST got the pattern. But now I'm going hot and heavy. As soon as I find the fabric. Anyway...This blog is dedicated to this project. I'll post at least daily updates on this project...as soon as I start.

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