Simplicity 0260

My latest and quickest sewing project was a simple lightweight sweater for Ann Marie to wear to a 1940's reenactment this past weekend. Simplicity had recently gone on sale for a $1 :D, and 0260 was one of the patterns I picked up. Super easy, I'll be making this again!

On sewing notes....I left out several peices and didn't read the directions. I made view B, without the little bows. Don't get me wrong, I think the bows are adorable, it's just there weren't really what I thought AM would like so I left them off. There were also a few other peices, like the back facing, and some weird peice that I'm guessing went on the sleeve somewhere. And I lost the direction sheet, but thankfully it's a pretty basic shirt and I was able to figure it out :)  
                 
Ann Marie loved the sweater :) And she didn't even realize I'd made it until the end of the day :D

and here we have some great photos of the sweater ;P photobombing boys lol

Total cost of the sweater: $1 for the pattern. 

Fabric used: light weight cotton sweater material from the stash

Notions: One hook and eye

Other: Suspender Skirt (here)

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~Theresa

Bascha & I Lost Our Minds Somewhere In the 18th Century

My dears, I'm afraid Bascha and I have lost our sanity, never to have it returned. And as you might have guessed by the title, we've lost it in the 18th Century. Particularly that period between the late 1760's and the 1780's. I lost it first, in the 1760's and Bascha lost it in the 1780's :P. And you wanna know something? We really aren't bothered that much about it!

Here's what happened. Every year, Jessica (our friend that teaches ECD on Thursday nights) throws what is called the Homeschool Historical Ball. Now last year you may remember that the theme was the 40's and 50's (blogged) , and the year before was Regency (un-blogged). Well this years theme was "George Washington" and it was set in the 18th century. And Bascha and I had said this was the year we were going all out, and so we did. And we went all out and it was insane.  :D So there you have it! And 18th century ball we got to costume ourselves up for! And yes, I do have a ship in my hair, all the details will be in upcoming blog posts. :)

If you want to read the post full of exclamation points, it's on my personal blog, Tmarie. It has all the same pictures as in this post, and I think this blog will end up with waaaay more pictures but still ya know, there's the link if you want it :).

I'm still soooo tickled that we did this :D. And so tickled that I can FINALLY share pictures with ya'll, I know there has been a long silence on the blog but now you know why :D And now that we all have evening clothes I think it's about time we plan a 3rd trip to Williamsburg and meet Miss F and Samantha.........:D

And one more thing before I get on the the photos, I've got to link to Ruth. :D She's quite a seamstress and did a fantastic job on her dress and on her younger brother's costume. They both looked soooo good and it was fantastic to see them again :D. Thank you so much Ruthie for coming down to see us!!!!!! You are amazing!

L to R: Ann Marie, Caroline, myself, BASCHA, and Ruth

L to R: Grandma, mama, AM, Care, myself, Bascha :D, Ruth, and Mrs. Jacques

The "squad" L to R: Ben, Grandma, Dad, Mama, Caroline, Ann Marie, Joshua, myself, Joel, Bascha :D, Stephen, Ruth, Mrs. Jacques, Abe. Is it just me or does this photo remind you of a painting? Not any particular painting, just a painting in general.

my fam :) So blessed to have parents and siblings who will be crazy enough to do this with me :D 

Bascha, the blushing beauty that fell out of a portrait from the late 18th century, her dashing brother and her Mum :) 

Ruth and Ben looking all snazzed up :D

My mama looking gorgeous as ever :D She did the hair and wig styling for all of us :) Hair is her forte

my darling Ann Marie and her brother Joel. She looked so beautiful and I love her so much! :D

besties

Again, biggest thanks to my parents who allowed us to be crazy and went crazy with us :D :D :D 

All the young gentlemen. 

Now there will be more photos to come. A blog on my new stays, a blog on our dresses probably individually, and the originals they were copied from, pictures from the ball photographer and of us getting ready, etc. But I hope this is enough to tide ya'll over with :D 

And in closing all I can say is Bascha, Bascha, Bascha.  She is probably the most talented individual I could name for you that I know. I could NEVER have done any my part of the costuming had it not been for her, and did you see her costumes?????!!!! Out of this world! Or rather century :P I love you Bascha! You're absolutely amazing and I still can't get over how good ya'll looked! :D

HIP HIP HOORAY for the #HHB2015 !!!!!!! :D :D :D 

~Theresa, a most excited seamstress

"Miss Priss" and the Redbud Dress

Ann Marie is such a fun person :). And her dress is fun to--formal, but fun enough to suit her personality. Her "Miss Priss" personality. :P 

Once upon a time there was a very sweet young lady. She was not into fripperies and frapperies (coffee? lace? lace coffee? lol), but rather lived life in it's more natural state. Finding beauty in a natural curl, a flushed pink cheek, or a simple T-shirt. One day, she met the overpowering and bossy girl named Theresa, who had a certain civil war hairstyle in mind. She was forced into submission, her hair wound upon dozens of foam rollers, her poor head bruised 'til the morning light. Is it possible that this one change in appearance altered her personality? Indeed! When she awoke she proudly announced herself, "Miss Priss" and went that day shaking her ringlets and prancing too and fro. She kept repeating "I feel like Miss Priss", and overall was more subdued. Theresa immediately regretted curling the hair, though it did look spectacular. 

Was it only hair that could make this change? Well no! Types of footwear could alter the personality as well! Shoes that were pink, purple, or "fancy" would turn the sweet young lady into "Miss Priss." And so would skirts. Skirts of a lighter shade, or skirts with any type of lining. When donned, the sweet young lady would announce herself to be "Miss Priss." And act a wee bit disdainful of the items she was wearing. 

As time rolled on, the homeschool ball coming nearer and nearer, the sweet young lady was in dire need of a dress. It was to be a "Miss Priss" dress of course, for how else does one make a ballgown? The sweet young lady scrolled through hundreds of photographs of similar dresses, before pointing out a few she thought would be ok. She wanted white (a pure reflection of innocence), with perchance a bit of pink thrown in. Sadly, the fabric shop was lacking in the pink tulle department, and purple was chosen instead.  To add to the dress, purple ribbon bows, each with a studded bead center, and a glitter ribbon sash. The hair was done off the neck (both the sweet young lady and Miss Priss HATE having hair on their necks) and a thin line of make-up was applied to the eyes in a period fashion. A pair of pumps finished off the look.  We were all expecting "Miss Priss" to wear the Redbud dress-but instead our own dear Ann Marie wore it! And laughed and danced and acted completely relaxed. Now "Miss Priss" is used as a describing word for those acting a bit stuck up-or for something all dolled up. This is indeed, a Miss Priss dress, but we're calling it the Redbud dress since Ann Marie wore it :D.

(Redbuds are a type of tree that makes purple flowers)

In my opinion I could have added another petticoat. Still swished delightfully though!

I love you Ann Marie! 

Quick stats: fabric was a super lightweight silky satin, with chiffon overlay on the bodice. No patterns used, I draped and drafted it on Caroline. Worn over 2 petticoats.

~Theresa