π³οΈβπ This year's pride make! (2026) π³οΈβπ I did finish it and wear it to an event in June, just forgot to post about it here 'till now. ;)
If I actually wear this for proper photos at some point, I'll probably jazz it up with self-fabric trim, tucker, fichu, engageantes, etc - it's a bit too modern/plain this way.
Pattern is the Amalia Jacket from Scroop Patterns, and hidden long seams were done on machine but I hand-stitched everything that would be visible. Got it all done pretty quickly in the week prior! I had to futz with the fit, as the expected bust-to-waist ratio on this pattern is only a 6" difference and in these stays I'm 10" (and I'm not even busty anymore..........) so the waist ratios of all the pieces are kind of uneven (oops). but in the end it's not even noticeable, so I'm happy enough! it just means i'm going to have to do the same futzing the next time I use it. really though, my kingdom for more patterns that have larger b-w ratios.
My friend in the Rose outfit is @ / matthewpcarlsen on instagram :)
