Have you ever felt this way?

I've been diligently working out the kinks in my 18th century wardrobe for Colonial Williamsburg, in two weeks (eek!), but as I near the end of this period of intense stitchery, all I can think about is making other things.

These other things include three (yes, three) 1830s dresses...

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LACMA, 1830
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A pink/white version of this crazy puff pastry from The Young Victoria
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Brown silk dress from Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum - c. 1835
I have acquired the Truly Victorian 1830s Romantic Era Dress pattern (TV455), and am just *itching* to get slicing on the mock-up.
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Meanwhile, there's a big local event coming up - the 3rd Annual Titanic Tea:

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...and of course I don't have a THING to wear! I have a design, though...just no pattern, fabric, or time. The tea is 2 weeks after I get back from Williamsburg. Think I can do it?
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Met, 1911. Of course it will look nothing like this...maybe a little like this...something like this, but for tea.

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