Bodice Support
Women are not cones. We are (for the most part) hour glass shaped. In order for a bodice to be…
7 years ago
Fixing fit problems: Armseye
One of the nice things about following more period correct methods of construction (ie, the methods laid out The Modern…
7 years ago
Autumn Gold Kirtle
Autumn Gold sleeveless waisted kirtle started 7/24/2019. Worked on sporadically, and then finally finished on September 25, 2019. Details: -…
7 years ago
What the tuck?!?
Last night I finished stitching the tuck** onto the bottom of my Autumn Gold kirtle. Just as I finished stitching…
7 years ago
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…
7 years ago
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…
7 years ago
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…
7 years ago
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.…
7 years ago
F*king pockets
A few nights ago my husband came home from fight practice and said we had to talk. He said that…
7 years ago
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.…
8 years ago