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Here I go again...

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It's March, so the annual observation of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 is just around the corner, and tis the season to make another 1912 dress.  Who wants to be seen in last year's gown?  And it will be so much easier this year because I have all of the undergarments -- which also clearly means that this year I can acquire reproduction footwear. A friend inquired recently whether I'd be blogging about my experience this year, and I said it depended on how torturous the path was.  And here I am, blogging.  Who knew it would be so difficult again this year, even without the underpinnings? After the requisite hours upon hours spent researching, I have found several inspirational images.  After ordering several dozen silk fabric swatches, I've made my decision and purchased my fabrics.  And then, after learning yesterday that the fabric I so painstakingly chose is not in stock, I went with a very close second choice.  In the meantime I've found a few supplemen