I've got fighting clothes and I've got a sword. I've posted about the doublet before-- the pants are venetians from the same pattern pack. I did not understand the lining instructions so I ignored them-- probably better for ease of movement. They're surprisingly comfortable to move in although I wish I'd made the waistband [...]
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Bio Engineer turned (hopeful) textile conservator
I’m back-back-back again!
I know, I vanished for a second there.... but I'm back! The main reason I haven't been writing is pretty simple-- I haven't been crafting. I had a pretty emotionally draining week and just took a while to nap and read a lot and wait for the urge to return to me. It's back now, [...]
Why am I awake
It's.... been a rough week.... but a definite highlight was going to Edwardian Ball with my friend Myles! I still suck at this blogging thing, so I don't have a ton of photos. The event itself is very cool-- I definitely recommend going to the faire on Friday as it is much, much less crowded [...]
Back On Hats!
I'll get back to that doublet eventually.... there were some issues... But in the meantime, hats! If you recall smol hat friends 1 and 2, I have some updates! Both are done and for sale at Lacis. Smol hat friend 2 missed it's photo shoot--why am I so bad at this-- but here's my co-worker [...]
Doubleting down
My SCA fighty doublet is in progress! I started by cutting out the fashion fabric and interlining together. This was a Bad Choice as my scissors were unhappy with four layers of linen. I don't normally finish the insides of my costumes very well because I'm lazy and there's no real need. I wear lots of [...]
ARGH
Finding Renaissance-appropriate brocades and buttons on a budget is basically impossible. That's it. That's the post.
NEXT
Twelfth Night is done, so we're moving on! Next two priorities are Edwardian Ball and SCA fighty clothes. First, Ed Ball: Extant dress needs a little work: Here you can see (hopefully) where I re-gathered the skirt and attached it to the bodice. The sash needs to be attached to the overskirt better, and the [...]
Hip hip HUZZAH
First SCA event was a success! I met a lot of people-- including fangirling at Tristan from Frock Flicks and reconnecting with the guy who got me into this nonsense in the first place. The latter involved simultaneously hugging someone and yelling "THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT," which is not something I've done before. I [...]
DONE (Actually this time)
Sleeves are weird without arms in them but you get the idea
Why am I like this
Don't tell my dad... But I'm probably going to Costume College this year. Thanks to my mom for helping me take on the expenses! When a super friendly trio of local costumers talked me into this at the shop on Friday, I had two objections: 1) money (solved by my mom) and 2) I'm completely [...]
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