Gearing up for the Regency Retreat

[Mme de Beaufort]

I've been making my list of what I need for December's retreat, and it's a big list. And I have A LOT of sewing to do before December. ::Scary:: Here's what I have so far:

Underthings:
4 shifts
New stays
At least 3 petticoats, bodiced and strapped.
A nightgown
A dressing gown
Pantalettes (2 at least)

Daywear:
Two chemisettes
Some false sleeves maybe.
A lace fichu
A shawl
A redingote
THREE day-gowns (I might have two that may work already)
A sleeveless 'spencer'
Caps

Evening
A robe
A silk ballgown
A turban

and at least one kick-ass hat. That's not my whole list, but that's what I'll need off the top of my head. Not to mention shoes, gloves, stockings... Yikes!

[amandamoose]

I'm planning on only doing a couple dresses and then making half dresses to switch things up a bit. I only have:
1 shift (poorly made)
1 half made frankenstays but I'll get them done soon!
0 petticoats
0 nightgown
0 dressing gown
0 pantelettes (though I'm planning on making a couple flannel ones)

Day wear

0 chemisettes
0 sleeves
no fichu
I do have a couple pashmina shawls
no redingote
0 gowns
no spencer
0 caps (will we be learning how to make those in your hat workshop?)

I really need to get starting I know, but it's hard without a decent pattern. I'm planning a sewing weekend with Denise and Holly as they've helped me lots so far and have offered to share their patterns and advice I'm looking forward to it, and I can't wait for the retreat as well to finally meet a lot of you all!! I plan on getting along with everyone and having a blast!

[amandamoose]

I'm being kidnapped on the 8 October for a sewing weekend!!! Hopefully I can get a lot of those things I don't have made!!!