decisions, decisions

Current project status:

Body block fitting completed. Need only to transfer changes to the paper version and copy the paper version to a more permanent format.

Choice of upcoming projects:

White Regency dress adapted from Simplicity goth-y pattern. Additional slip and possible shawl; may come later.

Pros:



• Never done Regency style before (this attempt will be for looks, not historical accuracy)
  
• I never work in white - it would be a change.
  
• Comfortable nightgown-type thing.
  
• Empire waist conceals multitude of sins.
  

Cons:



• I never wear white.
  
• Finding perfect white cotton batiste (closest modern fabric with drape similar to early 19th c. muslin - ok, selectively implementing historical details)
  
• Where would I wear this?
  
• Without the shawl, I'll freeze.
  
• No shoes to go with - probably will not go with platforms (unless they are Vivienne Westwood ballerina rocking horse platforms - not likely to find/afford those)
  


Donna Karan 1990s wrap dress
Pros:



• I have everything for it - pattern, fabric, thread, notions.
  
• Instant gratification - it would be fast and easy.
  
• I've been sitting on it since fall and should probably
  

Cons:



• Too easy - not challenging
  
• Will be difficult to wear with tights as poly jersey is notoriously staticky. Will need to also make (cringe) suitable slip or use entire can of "Static Gard".
  
• The usual reason - too cold, even with tights.
  


Womens tail coat pattern - with pants (can modify a better skirt than included with the pattern later)
Pros:



• I've wanted a tail coat for over 10 years. Why wait a second longer?
  
• Will go with recently completed red stays (maybe? yeah, it will go)
  
• A challenge. Haven't done any tailoring for awhile; need to keep myself sharp.
  

Cons:



• At my rate of sewing, will take at least 2 months, just for the tail coat.
  
• Serious outlay of $ for materials - outer cloth, lining, two kinds of interfacing, trim.
  
• Will need to take the time to make the muslin to adjust the pattern for my own measurements.
  

Don't need to decide any of this now, but I want to. Good thing I still need to trace off the body block and clean the sewing machine before I start anything.