Let the Challenge Begin!

okay, so the IRCC3 has already started, and I'm having issues already.  Changed my mind from a skirt only petticoat to a kirtle-type petticoat to wear under the big silk frock.  This is mainly so I can bone the underbodice for support, and also I get a 'free dress' out of if rather than just a skirt.

I stuffed about with my tabbed boned bodice pattern and made a calico mock-up, then copied the pattern onto proper patterning fabric rather than brown paper for a change.

The fabric I'm using is from my stash, the green thick stuff is in the middle and the yellow denim-y fabric will go on the outside of this.  Then an outer fabric and a lining fabric.

I decided to try to use as much fabric from my stash as possible: these fabrics have been sitting about waiting to be used, and they really aren't much use as an outer fabric.

 

 

I'm still having outer fabric issues, I really want to buy some new fabric but I have so much already that I am determined to use stash fabric!  Will see how it pans out during the day.  Hoping to get to the hand sewing of the eyelets today....

 

Pieces all cut out, I use pen to mark the lines as it washes out plus it will be covered up. :)  Time to dust off the sewing machine (I use a vintage 1950's one) and get channelling!