I haven't written for a while, as I decided to only write when I have something worth writing about. I am planning to make several costumes/ pieces for costumes with embroidery on them so I have been drawing plans and practicing blackwork. I want to make an Elizabethan shirt and a Viking dress/apron. These are … Continue reading Embroidery plans
So yesterday I made the undershirt. I didn't take any photos because it was pretty boring. It turned out reasonably well except for the part where the pattern had a different seam allowance than I'm used to which I didn't realise until halfway through. It only affected the collar though. I am going to dye … Continue reading Pern Costume
This past week and this coming week have been and will be very busy because I am going to a Regency ball, which means I need to make my dress, finish my short stays, and hopefully make a chemise and petticoat. I am also attempting to make comfits, basically sugared caraway seeds and almonds, and … Continue reading Regency ball
This dress has been on hold for a while because I am going to a Regency Ball and am making a dress for that (which I might do a post on), but this is what little progress I have made.I attached the shoulder overlay, and finished the neckline with fancy blanket stitch. I thought it … Continue reading Pern Dress
The fabric has dried a light blue that is quite hard to photograph consistently. To iron wool you must use a pressing cloth: a damp cloth between the wool and the iron so the steam will flatten the wool. I was going to do the collar/neckline but it turns out those are much more complicated … Continue reading Pern Dress
Here be Dragons 