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Cleaning out my closet
Jun. 3rd, 2008 12:41 pmBuried under layers of closet detritus, I found the t-tunic I made for myself back in 1991, during my brief flirtation with the SCA. Like all t-tunics, it would fit a range of sizes. It's made of cotten flannel which I dyed a sort of periwinkle. I think I usually wore something fancier over top, but the fancier item was borrowed from a friend. Anyone want it? You probably have to be local; my follow-through is terrible if a trip to the post office is required.
Going back into the closet once I'm done will be my velvet ball gown. I have worn it once: to the WisCon fancy dress party a couple of years ago. I am unlikely to ever wear it again except, possibly, to the WisCon Fancy Dress Party. Although Kiera keeps pulling it out and asking me why I never wear it, so maybe I should throw a fancy ball sometime. The problem is, when you're the hostess for a party, you really do need the use of your arms, and the sleeves of this dress are so tight when fastened up that I pretty much can't bend my arms with it on. Impractical, bulky, but also sentimental and not something I can just replace if I find another occasion when I need it.
Going back into the closet once I'm done will be my velvet ball gown. I have worn it once: to the WisCon fancy dress party a couple of years ago. I am unlikely to ever wear it again except, possibly, to the WisCon Fancy Dress Party. Although Kiera keeps pulling it out and asking me why I never wear it, so maybe I should throw a fancy ball sometime. The problem is, when you're the hostess for a party, you really do need the use of your arms, and the sleeves of this dress are so tight when fastened up that I pretty much can't bend my arms with it on. Impractical, bulky, but also sentimental and not something I can just replace if I find another occasion when I need it.
