• Kampfrau (Trossfrau)

Pics or it never happened

Sunday was the first run with the new Kampfrau dress. Good: - Wulsthaube worked fantastically well. I will be publishing…

  • Encampment

Firepit

Old Firepit Purchased from DragonWing Pavilions I want a new firepit... calling it a firepit is misleading... I want a…

  • Accessories

Progress: Smocking done

At Mists Investiture this last weekend I finished the last of the smocking. I think it's beau-ti-ful (click to embiggen).…

  • Kampfrau (Trossfrau)

Down to the wire

I see the end.  It's over there. I'm supposed to wear the dress for the first time in 5 days.…

  • Garb/Clothing

Cover Thy Head

Things which are curiously similar: St Brigitta coif(12th-16th century) Maciejowski Bible women's "coif"(French origin 1244-1254 AD) Jorvik Silk cap (Viking…

  • Accessories

Hemd

Along with my Trossfrau/Swiss Dress I need an appropriate hemd(chemise). Inspirational Pictures Plan There are several acceptable styles(high neck, low…

  • Viborg Shirt

The neckline

I'm making Fearghus a new fighting tunic and decided to give it the same sort of neckline as the Viborg…

  • Kampfrau (Trossfrau)

Sleeves (said with fear and horror)

I've only ever draped sleeves.. or left them for last and just kind of faked it. This time I want…

  • Kampfrau (Trossfrau)

Skirt: The Fiddly Bits

The bottom of the bodice is smaller than my hips. In order to be able to get into/out of the…

  • Kampfrau (Trossfrau)

Skirt: Done except for fiddly bits (and guards)

Successful sewing day.. all by hand. - Because I'm an idiot.. I had to go back and fold in the…