Solstice Singers costume for December performance

 Last year I made a costume that I never wore. After the performance in Dec 2021 I bought some linen to make a new dress but ended up using the mockup I made instead. It worked out well for the Spring performance.

But I finally have time to use the linen.....

I've made 2 rectangular construction dresses for myself. I feel confident making this style. The above garment also had lots of grommets so I'll add some on the side to make it more fitted. Maybe some tone on tone embroidery.

I'm also using the silk giornea from last year. I took out the lining and am fashioning it into a sideless surcoat.

This is over my cotton underdress from last spring. It is cut out shockingly lopsided wrt to pattern. I think I'll try rounding out the neckline to even it out. Also the front is too wide. I've pulled it in a bit. I think it should be slightly shorter than the underdress.

 

I'm finishing all of the seams of the underdress by hand. This looks greener than it is. It is more of an aqua.
 

I found some very cool fur on Amazon. I'm not sure if it is over the top?

Here are a couple with fur:

They do seem to be long, to the floor.

I like the look of the fur around the bottom. But don't want it off the shoulder.... I think.

Tried folding and pinning....

Seems promising but the fur is very thick/wide 4" or so.

I ended up digging in and cutting the shape and turned under the edges on the machine.

I also decided to try cutting the fur to reduce the width. Half width looked better around the neckline. 1/4 width for the armholes. I think full width on the hem.

The aqua under dress is on the right. So I think I'm mostly done except for lots and lots of hand sewing.... and maybe a hat? With fur?