Adventures in Vintage Resales... fka adventures in baby-sewing

Worked on the Advance dress' skirt today, played with the pleating in the front and decided on the pattern's way, but instructions were confusing. I have hand-basting on the top to do, before sewing it. The skirt lacks the side seams. I am being careful as I don't have a backup plan, little excess fabric. French seams on the skirt make it more authentic, in my opinion. I have to work on the girls' tomorrow. One bodice is about done for embroidery, another needs to be traced and done, then assembly can begin. I started something new, rather than drifting about the house during the baby's nap, I set the oven timer for one hour. I got the work on the skirt done during that hour, including playing with the pleats. I plan on another timer session after the kids go to bed. I also need to prewash the broadcloth for the girls' linings. Don't forget the Daylight Savings time change so you are not late for anything tomorrow...

Been sewing on S2473, version 2, in Black Sophia Double knit, short sleeves, variations on the faux tie at the midriff, flared skirt made about 2" longer. I am using a floral chiffon overlay in black, blue and tan on the midriff, ties from the chiffon and made longer, and bias bound the neckline in the chiffon backed with fusible knit interfacing in black to make it easier to handle. I am trying to make a LBD that is not so dramatic/dark, more daytime and spring-like. I cut it out a month ago, started sewing yesterday, have the skirt finished, the top together, now am handsewing the binding down on the inside. Still need to do the sleeve hems (in the bias binding?) and finish the midriff/attach the whole thing together. I need a black dress for this week, my aunt passed away Friday, she was 80, my dad's oldest sister. They found her down in the kitchen. Her funeral is Wednesday in Houston. I am hoping to go and need something to wear, but don't want it to be dowdy.

Newly listed for sale, cute red bandanna set. Here is the link http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41998677