So...yea it's been a while since I made an entry! Well, I've started working on my 16th century undergarments! Here is a picture of my shift, thank you Simplicity 2621! It went together very quickly, but when you have an entire day to yourself, it's amazing what you can accomplish! I so love having four days off each week! Sorry...I'm bragging again! Joann's recently had mulsin on sale by the bolt, so I stocked up since my friend Stacy wants a set of 16th century undergarments for herself. Once she let's me measure her, I can get her set done. I am now working on the farthingale to go with this and have run into a HUGE snag! The company I used to get boning through (Greenberg & Hammer) has GONE OUT OF BUSINESS! WTF! Anyone know where I can track some down? Joann's wants WAY too much for their boning per yard. Then add on shipping?!? I don't want to pay $30 for hoop boning!! I'm open to any possibilities!

Till next time,

Chris

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