Well, I made it, and I wore it, successfully…
…but only just. This turned into a chore and I was cursing and growling the whole time.
The frilly blouse was from an op shop and saved me having to make one. For the dirndl itself I modified Vogue 8413 (I’ve made it twice before, here and here) since all I needed was a simple princess line for the bodice. Put a zip in the front, piped all the edges, attached some metal do-hickies to make the lacing, bunged on a gathered skirt and made an apron. Sounds simple. Took FOREVER and all the while me spitting bile and resentment. You know when you’ve lost the love for a project? Usually I abandon them at that point but in this case, abandoment would mean nudity at the German-themed party, or, even worse, lame uncostumedness.
So I’m abstaining from making things for a week. Not constructing, sewing, planning, cutting, crocheting, darning, pinning a single thing. I figure by the end of the forced separation I’ll be ready to kiss and make up.
In happier news, I made the dress that went with the grey bolero from this pattern: 
and it is a corker. I’ll post it once I take some pics.
Make it 'til you fake it 
