Add to questions about historical accuracy: Trystan’s hoop is store-bought and corset is general Victorian, not specific to the year, so take that as you will (but I did make it myself, Laughing Moon pattern, y’all know the one).
I haven’t contacted the Masquerade Directors yet (Shelley Monson and Ellie Farrell, btw), been totally distracted by my job blowing up.
And Kendra, I *will* get to work on my gown, promise. Just work and the CC26 staff stuff keeping me busy, really. I woke up at 5am this morning with a start thinking “omg, Kendra’s gonna bust my ass about the Eugenie gown!” I was dreaming of about finally having to cut into the lavender silk 🙂
Oh and I’m freaking out about piping. I’ve never piped anything. Do I have to? How do I do it? How do I make it? Is it cut on the bias? Am I gonna have enough fabric? Eeeeek. Head ‘splody.