• Waffenrock

After an initial "God, I don't know how to do this" it turns out the Waffenrock is relatively easy to…

• Dress of the Court of Saxony

I tried, really hard, to get the fashion fabric attached without having the seam allowances of the linen shell on…

• Dress of the Court of Saxony

Finally I have some pictures to show! Gratuitous boob shot from my honey. I guess this is what I get…

• Dress of the Court of Saxony

Too hot to work in sewing room. That room's on the north-west side of the house and gets all the…

• Dress of the Court of Saxony

So very close. Monday I stopped at Lacis and picked up Lacing Stays. They are -so- the bomb. Fearghus trimmed…

• Dress of the Court of Saxony

I am again reminded that I need to try harder when I'm using a pattern. When you're making something that's…

• Dress of the Court of Saxony

Finished #1-4 above. I forgot to add the tabs to the back-bottom of the bodice. I'll see about adding it…

• Dress of the Court of Saxony

Edith came by last night and helped fix the top of the bodice. In addition to adding the sleeve caps…

• Waffenrock

Started on the pants last night. After 20 minutes of frustrated pinning of fabric Fearghus suggested the he has some…

• Kampfrau (Trossfrau)

Green and Gold Swiss Gown

Diary started August 1, 2006 Progress: "Finished" 5/30/2010. Dress is now wearable. Still has some finishing work to do on…