Back on track

Sewing machine fixed!

Finished all the hand work on brocade bodice (although I haven't prick stitched the velveteen down around the neck...and might not. We'll see).

Two buttonholes on Doom pants. I suck at buttonholes. But all is made better when you see him put them on, and they look fab. Weee!

Doublet started - light beigy coloured wool, lined with terracotta cotton for a great colour match, and IKEA cotton for a bit more stability. I've bag lined the 4 body panels, and plan to finish off all edges, then whip stitch the skirt pieces and shoulder caps on. I'm hoping this makes them stick out in a cool way. The doublet will have little triangle shoulder caps but no sleeves, and small...say 2 inch skirt pieces...prolly only two, with a break at the back. Need to research this. Just in case. Although, I'm making a heap of stuff up with this, as all the groovy german boys are wearing jackets over their doublets, and making it hard for me.

Also - when bag lining, the way to get the outer fabric to 'overhang' the lining when all pressed? Seems to be best if you trim the seam allowance very close on the lining fabric before turning - not the outer fabric, which would make some sense, as it's thick and stuff. Am I wrong? I made the shoulder caps, and trimmed the SA differently on them, and one worked a little better...?