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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Sewing the Sleeveless Spencer...and a Short Hiatus

Ye spencer bodice. All seams and hems are stitched
in constrasting yellow silk (Au Ver de Soie 100/3)
Much of the sleeveless spencer has been sewn together during the past two afternoons. It had been so long since the last time I did any 18th century or Regency sewing, that I had to relearn the construction process. Silly, silly.

Anyhow, here's another view, below. Being at my mother's house, quarantined from my son-with-a-cold so that I'd not get sick and affect tomorrow's abdominal surgery, I've only had the smartphone camera, and her borrowed computer. Therefore, no detailed progress pictures, I'm afraid.  All I can tell you is that all seams are lapped and all hems are point a rabbatre sous le main.

What's left? A final bodice seam, and two hems, then attaching the straps, adding the front closure, and the neckline ruche.



It will be several weeks before I get to that. Segue to a hiatus I'm taking from the blog: there'll be no posts until recovery is well underway or over with. No need to work with a needle while the hands are shaky or the head woozy :} Last time I tried that after a surgery I produced one of the worst efforts in redwork embroidery ever. Huge wonky lopsided stitches. It's a nice memento but I don't need any mementos on this spencer, thank you.

Very best to all, and see you in a few weeks! Meantime, I'll try to keep up with everyone's blogs as I can.
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9 comments:

  1. lahbluebonnet7:30 PM

    This is beautiful. Praying for good healing from the surgery.
    Laurie

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  2. Laura Morrigan7:50 PM

    The material looks lovely! Best wishes for the surgery and recovery!

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  3. Anonymous8:52 PM

    Healing wishes are being directed toward you as I type. Hopefully it all goes well and your recovery time is short.

    Best,
    Quinn

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  4. Sarah W12:16 AM

    Good luck with your surgery and recovery!

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  5. ista4:11 AM

    wishing you all the best for your surgery.

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  6. Barbara Wells Sarudy11:22 AM

    Mend quickly. We, your readers, will miss you.

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  7. Kleidung um 18001:36 AM

    Dear natalie,
    the spencer looks so promising. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished and you wearing this lovely garment.
    Hope you'll have a quick recovery from surgery, so that you can fully enjoy spring, sewing and sharing your research (fly fringe) and pictures.
    Hugs,

    Sabine

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  8. Thread-Head3:27 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you as you heal! I look forward to your triumphant return.

    ~Alison

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  9. ZipZip9:15 AM

    Thank you all so much! The surgery was a success, and I'm on the mend, bit by bit. Perhaps near the end of the recovery there'll be a chance for a wee bit of sewing!

    Very best to you all,

    Natalie

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