Starry Dilemma

Anyway, I did get the dress pieces cut out, and the skirt part assembled. And the sleeves hemmed. What sleeves, you may ask? Well, if you look at this picture, you can see some kind of sleeve things hanging down, covering the side of her belt. I thought it was some kind of sacque back at first, but now I think it's just a kind of drapey, open sleeve thing.

Normally with this kind of fabric I'd do a rolled hem by hand, but let's be real, that would take many more hours than i want to spend. Into the rolled hem foot you go.

Also I did have a moment of questioning if I'd have a good enough thread match among my collection, but this one came in a random grab bag of discontinued thread I got the other week, and.

Genuinely do not know if I could have picked a better one intentionally.

So there's my progress for today: cutting things out, assembling a skirt, hemming the sleeves, and matching thread. Magical.

And in case anybody's curious, here's the creature who insisted on going outside for an hour when it was 34 degrees, and it's 100% her fault I got heat exhaustion and felt like butts all afternoon and evening.

Anyway, I did get the dress pieces cut out, and the skirt part assembled. And the sleeves hemmed. What sleeves, you may ask? Well, if you look at this picture, you can see some kind of sleeve things hanging down, covering the side of her belt. I thought it was some kind of sacque back at first, but now I think it's just a kind of drapey, open sleeve thing.

Normally with this kind of fabric I'd do a rolled hem by hand, but let's be real, that would take many more hours than i want to spend. Into the rolled hem foot you go.

Also I did have a moment of questioning if I'd have a good enough thread match among my collection, but this one came in a random grab bag of discontinued thread I got the other week, and.

Genuinely do not know if I could have picked a better one intentionally.

So there's my progress for today: cutting things out, assembling a skirt, hemming the sleeves, and matching thread. Magical.

And in case anybody's curious, here's the creature who insisted on going outside for an hour when it was 34 degrees, and it's 100% her fault I got heat exhaustion and felt like butts all afternoon and evening.

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Fëanor & Curufin: Splendor. They are wearing Noldor informal daywear inspired by Baroque/Rococo European Aristocracy (17th–18th century), especially the Sun King and the extravagant courts of Versailles. Opulent, luxurious robes with theatrical flair and shimmering footwear. Fëanor is wearing the dramatic gemstones that once belonged to Míriel. Fingolfin & Turgon: Discipline. They are dressed in Vanyarin court fashion inspired by late Ming Dynasty China (17th century). I tried to portray the restrained elegance of high-ranking Ming officials and princes. Layered hanfu, structured silhouette, and minimal jewelry. Refined nobility rather than ostentatious wealth. Finarfin & Finrod: Harmony. They are the most timeless here in my opinion. They are wearing Telerin outdoor fashion inspired by Ancient Mediterranean clothing (particularly Minoan and Classical Greece) mixed with Art Nouveau. Lots of drape and movement, sandals (because the Teleri love walking by the sea), gold jewelry, olive greens, laurel-style headpieces, wrapped waists. I tried to go 'less' historical noble and 'more' idealized gods.

Close-ups of my favorite details I'm forcing upon y'all

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"It is said that the nightingales learned their song from her. She walked in the twilight under the stars, and in Valinor she dwelt, filling the silence of the world before the dawn with her voice and the voices of her birds."

An honor to paint Melian for dear @micelilies. I was asked to depict her with long flowing hair, ethereal grace, and clad in blue or green. I hope I did justice to your vision. Looking forward to more art trades in the future!

Melian for @southaway ‘s DTIYS!