Visions of Sartorial Splendor

Samuel with his car

Today I took Eleanor and Florence with me to the seamstress ("sarta") to measure Florence for her crucifixion costume and for Eleanor to have her first fitting.  (Side note:  they finally did the math, and Orietta will be our Madonna!  Perfect -- she's so lovely!).

The sarta's name is Edwina, and she's the most beautiful woman: about 35 to 40, lovely dark hair, and such a pretty face.  She has three boys, ages 2, 7, and 12.  The 2-year-old (Samuel) was in there today.  His riding toy (mechanized) took up about 1/10th of the floor space, and he moved it so frequently and rapidly that he effectively took up the entire floor space!  He was absolutely adorable, bellowing, "Pronti, VIA!" ("Ready, GO!").

Samuel and Edwina

Eleanor tried on her costume, and I have to say that Edwina takes her work seriously: where I would have made a sack with square-ish sleeves, Eleanor's costume has inset, slightly puffed sleeves, bust darts, and a sweetheart neckline.  Amazing!

Just wait until you see the pictures of us...but it won't be until after Good Friday!

Love,


Alexandra