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After being completely frustrated by the sleeve issue, I looked at the S&S web site.  And what did I find?  An Oops! for the elbow length and long sleeve.  Apparently, the markings were reversed!  Grrrrr.
I've re-pinned the sleeve to correspond with the correct markings and it fits much better.  I'll baste it in tomorrow and try the fit again.  Hopefully, it'll do the trick.

After my fit of the Vapors the other day, I've been taking it easy.  That  means not much sewing happening around here.  But S&S is on PBS, and I've managed to cut out the new Modern Regency.  I've decided to go with the gathered bodice and elbow length sleeves.
Now that it's all cut out, I should be able to get it put together in the next few days.  *crosses fingers*

I finished the Modern Regency!  And I found the perfect shoes to go with it.  a sweet little pair of pink ballet flats.  Now if only it warm up a bit so I can wear it.   

I also got some more fabric for the archery dress.  Now all I need to ge is the black velveteen and some narrow black velvet ribbon.  Because, frankly I'm to lazy to make all that narrow black trim.  I'll have to bite the bullet and do it for the pink, 'cause there is no way I'll find pre-made in the exact shade I need.
So once I get the skirt draped, I can get on to the fun part!

is me banging my head against a wall.  I was soooo excited about getting the back of the archery dress just so.  After futzing with it for hours last night, and stabbing myself countless times, I threw my hands up and admitted defeat.  There seems to be a lot  of excess fabric all gathered and darted in.  It is so pretty, but frankly I couldn't get my fabric to cooperate.  I may try to work it out in flat.  I think I'll also ask J.J. if she has any insight.  As this is due in a few weeks, I may need to leave it as is for now, and come back to it later when I have more time.  I should have enough green fabric to re-do the back at a later date.
Not willing to go to bed with nothing at accomplished, I picked up the Modern Regency and worked on that.  I'm happy to say that went much more smoothly.  All that needs to be done is binding, add trim, and put on the closures!  Done in less than 2 hours, Yeah!  At least something went right.
I'll try and get some pics up later today or tomorrow for sure.  
Now it's off to he fabric store to get some pink binding and the pet store to get Marshmallow some food.

Now that E is back to her usual happy self, I have gotten back to sewing.  Last night I started draping the skirt for the  Archery gown.  I think I have the front the way I want it but am not sure about the back.  Because E was sick on Thursday, I missed my class, and so missed the demo/lecture on this type of skirt.  So, I'm just winging it.  I can't go much further with it anyways, I have to do some of it in class.
It was only 9:00 when I decided I'd taken that as far as I should, so I decided to get a start on my Modern Regency dress.   I'm using the Sense and Sensibility pattern for this one.I've not made this dress before and so need to do a mock up.  I had a few yards of black cotton hanging around that I decided to use for the toil.  If it works out, and fits properly, I'll add some pink trim and have a bonus dress!  I might even have it ready by to wear when I go with friends to see the J.C.'s production of  "Pride and Prejudice", How fun would that be?  I prepped the pattern and cut and marked everything, so tonight I will stitch it together.  Maybe I'll have progress pics tomorrow.
I've also made progress on the patterning for E's Faire Frock.  I thing I'm going to add curved side back seams to make it look a little more period.
That pretty much sums it up for now