One of the reasons I'm excited about moving to Scotland is that, these days, summer does not treat me well. I'm poorly insulated and on anti-depressants, so I overheat easily. I get sunburnt at the drop of a hat and occasionally actually have an allergic reaction to sunlight. .....I swear I'm not a vampire, just [...]
Category: Renaissance Spain
*Assorted life updates*
I'm on my couch with a miserable head cold and went "hey, do you know what I haven't done in a while? Written a blog post!" This is not because I haven't been doing anything, but because I've mostly been trudging along on projects without really documenting them or making definitive progress. The PEERS 1942 [...]
Cuz-planner
The last week has been a little unusual.... there's been a lot of stress at work and I took on a ridiculous project with, typically, too little time. I (predictably) didn't get finished pictures but here are some snaps-- you'll get the ideaThankfully he liked the gift!I also discovered the Cosplanner app which is basically [...]
What next?
I came back from March Crown with SO MANY INSPIRATIONS and SO MANY IDEAS so I need to take a second and just. Calm down. Firstly, a quick event summary: Crown was excellent despite my SCA dad tripping in his first bout and doing something very-not-good to his spine. It was kind of terrifying. But [...]
Putting it all together
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 [...]
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
Moar Catalan details
I got a book! Thanks to the fabulous Carolyn for the recommendation-- this book is nuts. Ridiculous amounts of information about what Queen Isabella, Catherine of Aragon, Juana la Loca, and more wore and owned. If I get ambitious I might try and replicate one of Isabella's simpler outfits, maybe one that won't require $1000 [...]
Accessories time
Sleeves for 12th Night are.... In progress. I mostly ignored the instructions on the pattern to make these. I sewed the top seam with wrong sides together, clipped the seam and turned it right side out and basically treated it as flatlined. As you can tell by the shape these are NOT meant to close [...]
Me in dresses, mostly
Spanish Renaissance dress is wearable, if not done: Two more eyelets and a hem. I would love to have sleeves for Twelth Night but I don't think it's going to happen. I submitted for my name and came up with a (conflict-free!) device, but I can't register it until I hear back about the name. [...]
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