Walking it back
In my last post about my new bodice fitting based on the methods described in Mathew Gnagy's book "The Modern…
9 years ago
Projects for Perfectly Period Feast – Burgundy
"The West Kingdom Perfect Period Feast – Burgundy Guild (PPF-Burgundy Guild) is dedicated to exploring the time and culture of…
9 years ago
Just a bit off the sides
Sneaky, sneaky, sneaky. Pictured here is the amount of fabric I removed from both sides of ONLY the front pattern…
9 years ago
“Yes, but where do my boobs go?” Part 2
After much thrashing about I've finally landed on a "Low-neck bodice" pattern that's close to fitting me. Close.. but not…
9 years ago
The continuing pursuit of a better kirtle
"Goals. Someday I want my garb to hang like a well made suit." - Posted by me on Facebook Feb.…
9 years ago
NESAT XIII: The Lengberg Finds: Remnants of the Lost 15th Century Tailoring Revolution
Hinting at the answer to the question: "Were modern tailoring techniques in use prior to the 16th century?" Lengberg, exciting…
9 years ago
Taylor’s Thimble
"Goals. Someday I want my garb to hang like a well made suit." - Posted by me on Facebook Feb.…
9 years ago
Parable of Miles and the Knight
The parable of Miles and the Knight: http://chuckandelaine.com/wonder/miles_knight.html. This is as applicable to the Laurel/Apprentice/artisan relationship as it is to…
9 years ago
Midnight Blue Waisted Kirtle
A while back I was wondering around at an event and I saw someone wearing the most gorgeous blue dress.…
9 years ago