The Saga Continues

So, my DH is still in pain.  Over four nights, he's gotten approximately eight hours of sleep.  Total.  Can you repeat after me?..."This is NOT good."  He's so tired that he is feeling sick.  He tries sitting up and lying down, on the bed, on the couch, in a recliner;  all work for a short time, but no longer.  Hot compresses helped last night, but don't seem to be helping this morning.  He really wrecked himself up this time and he is most definitely feeling his age. 

Hancock got my "disposable" income for
this month.  DH actually found the
brocade that I fell in love with.  Now

I just have to do the fabric justice. 

I, on the other hand, went fabric shopping on Sunday and Monday.  I had a 40% off coupon that was only good on Sunday, and I purchased an amazing silvery-grey brocade for a court-style dress.  I went back on Monday because they had special Columbus Day hours, opening at 8am, with a 10% off everything you purchase sale.  I got two different greys for the underskirt and sleeves.  I think I'll try some specialty rouching on the underskirt, along with single-stitch patterning reproducing the pattern of the brocade onto the grey.  I want half-moon shoulders and tie-sleeves for the bodice, and I want long cuffs with a finger-loop and puffed upper sleeves for the chemise.  The key will be getting the bodice to fit correctly, so I think I'll probably do a corset or two first.  I have been wanting a custom corset for a while - one that fits properly and supports better than the generic corsets I have been using for years.  But, tomorrow is studio day and I have a long list of things I need to accomplish.  A corset, unfortunately, can't make that list quite yet.