Bloomers!

Remember that dress I dismantled? Well, I finally went ahead and made those bloomers. They were ridiculously easy when it came down to it. 

I really love the crocheted bit before it flares out--it's kinda like wearing fishnet, but not really. ;)

I also love how the flared bit was built in and I didn't have to sew it on separately. Because let's be honest--flares and ruffles look pretty, but they're a pain to sew.

All this needs for now is an elastic waistband (considered a drawstring, but I don't have a string and have read that they're a hassle when trying to use them in costume). 

I'm finding that if I leave my serger or sewing machine out, I'm much more likely to actually sew with them. I repaired 3 shirts before making these (they've been on the 'to do' list for months). Maybe the machines should be out on a more permanent basis. Hmmm.....

So anyway. There's the nightly project...I'll see about making a slip in the next few days. Or draft a corset. Or something.