• Image Review

Joachim Beuckelaer, “Allegory of Negligence” ca. 1563

KMSKA Antwerp, Joachim Beuckelaer, "Allegory of Negligence"  "Brothel Scene"ca. 1563Updated link to zoomable Image: https://vlaamsekunstcollectie.be/en/collection/858 [Edited in 2025 to add: I…

  • Accessories
  • Antwerpen/Low-country
  • Garb/Clothing

Huve – Antwerpen white linen coif

Antwerpen white linen coif started April 2, 2019 and finished April 7, 2019. Special thanks to Aleit Pietersdochter over at The…

  • Garb/Clothing
  • Waisted Kirtle

Cobalt Kirtle no. 2

Blue sleeveless waisted kirtle started June 21, 2019. Finished on July 2, 2019. I'm getting back into the swing of…

  • SCA

Why be an apprentice?

I feel guilty writing on this topic. I became a man-at-arts about 5 minutes before I was offered the Laurel.…

  • Sewing

F*king pockets

A few nights ago my husband came home from fight practice and said we had to talk. He said that…

  • 16th Century

Late period doublet for a 5-year-old

Grey linen lined in light tan linen doublet sized for a 5-year-old started March 9, 2019. Finished March 20, 2019.…

  • Stitches & Seams

Ease

There's two ways (that I know of) where you talk about "ease" in sewing. First you add (or remove) ease…

  • Stitches & Seams

Prick Stitch (also sometimes called pick stitch)

Make a seam. Iron (or finger press) the seam open. Working from right to left (if you're right-handed) on the…

  • Stitches & Seams

Basting Stitch

A long loose stitch used to hold two pieces of fabric together. This is normally either hidden in seam allowance…

  • 16th Century

Late period breeches for a 5-year-old

Brown wool lined in natural linen breeches sized for a 5-year-old started March 6, 2019. Finished March 11, 2019. Continuing…