Hannah's outfit is getting there. I am so excited. I am awaiting the delivery of one set of underwear as discussed in the previous post and I have bought boots which might come from Next and not be at all actually authentic but they will do. I have sourced stockings which are affordable and authentic. After a conversation with my lovely friend Sarah, who is kindly making Hannah a tam o' shanter, I went back to investigate and it appears that the woman selling them owns an Edwardian sock-knitting machine so it is both machine-made *and* authentic!
So we have underwear, stockings and boots. Then a bit of a blank where dresses will go. For the outer layer, my best friend has lent us a gorgeous tweed cape which was her best "go to sunday School" cape when she was eight and a parasol for me. A straw hat for Hannah should be easy to come by as will a pinafore.
So really, one more set of undies, a nightdress and two dresses and Hannah is sorted.
then I can turn my full attention to the thought of squeezing my substantial curves into a corset....joy!!!
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