Projects
Sometimes I need to outline these as well, otherwise I tend to get a little lost with them. All long term, and more for my own reference then anything.
In-Progress Projects
1) Pewter token. I finally got the files I need, which is good. However, I want to try recasting the other token if I put a little loop at the top. That's something that is likely going to have to get put off til next week at the earliest.
2) German Keyhole Dress. 1/4 - 1/3 done. Progressing well. At this rate will definitely be done for the trip home. However, the underdress, headwear, and shoes need to get done too. Garg. I think I'll work on the underdress, and leave the rest til after Pennsic, but it's the goal outfit for the comp in November.
3) Black and white kirtle/cote. Need to fell the seams, put buttons on other sleeve, do buttonloops and hem. Should also be finished for trip home. Would like to make surcote for it too, but not a priority. Hood though. A hood would be good. And fairly fast.
4) Tunic/Pants for Athol. Now, the tunic that is already cut looks just massive. Pants cut, need to sew. Will work on that next week. Then have to figure out what to do with the other material he gave me. Why is boy garb easier then girl garb?
Things I want to do/start in no particular order
1) Roman. No idea what this involves, or anything, but it's up there.
2) Shoes. I want to make shoes. 2 pairs actually, one to go with the late period stuff (like the german) and a 14th century pair.
3) Tablet weaving. Need to learn this to be able to properly finish German underdress and headpiece. Or inkle weaving. Or something.
4) Green cotehardie with black kirtle
5) Burgundy and Gold Silk Bliaut
6) Armour. As much as I want to before though, it isn't going to start til after Pennsic, the next month and a half have to be focussed on garb and getting other stuff ready.
It's a good thing I've been spending about 2 nights a week at home watching dvds/strange geeky tv shows and sewing. I think I need to keep this habit up.
In-Progress Projects
1) Pewter token. I finally got the files I need, which is good. However, I want to try recasting the other token if I put a little loop at the top. That's something that is likely going to have to get put off til next week at the earliest.
2) German Keyhole Dress. 1/4 - 1/3 done. Progressing well. At this rate will definitely be done for the trip home. However, the underdress, headwear, and shoes need to get done too. Garg. I think I'll work on the underdress, and leave the rest til after Pennsic, but it's the goal outfit for the comp in November.
3) Black and white kirtle/cote. Need to fell the seams, put buttons on other sleeve, do buttonloops and hem. Should also be finished for trip home. Would like to make surcote for it too, but not a priority. Hood though. A hood would be good. And fairly fast.
4) Tunic/Pants for Athol. Now, the tunic that is already cut looks just massive. Pants cut, need to sew. Will work on that next week. Then have to figure out what to do with the other material he gave me. Why is boy garb easier then girl garb?
Things I want to do/start in no particular order
1) Roman. No idea what this involves, or anything, but it's up there.
2) Shoes. I want to make shoes. 2 pairs actually, one to go with the late period stuff (like the german) and a 14th century pair.
3) Tablet weaving. Need to learn this to be able to properly finish German underdress and headpiece. Or inkle weaving. Or something.
4) Green cotehardie with black kirtle
5) Burgundy and Gold Silk Bliaut
6) Armour. As much as I want to before though, it isn't going to start til after Pennsic, the next month and a half have to be focussed on garb and getting other stuff ready.
It's a good thing I've been spending about 2 nights a week at home watching dvds/strange geeky tv shows and sewing. I think I need to keep this habit up.
posted by deense @ 12:25 pm
2 Comments:
At 21 June, 2006 14:40,
The Retro Seamstress said…
Roman is easy. It's all about rectangles.
You will need:
a) a tunica - enough fabric to go 2 x the distance from fingertips to fingertips arms outstretched by distance neck to floor + 10cm. 10-12 buttons/beads/brooches. You will be sewing a giant tube and fastening it across the top with the buttons/beads/brooches.
b) a stola - enough fabric to go 2 x the distance from elbows to elbows arms outstretched by distance neck to floor + 10cm. Again with the giant tube, but you will be making a slit at the top and either gathering or pleating the fabric to narrow over the shoulder (or attach to shoulder straps, there are a number of options here)
c) a palla - enough fabric do go from the floor, up over your left shoulder, around your back and under your right arm, across your front and over your left arm to drape down to around your knee (about 3m for me).
d) Accessories - Necklace and earrings are simple. Headwear varies from the simple to the insane. Wigs/hair extensions are way cool. I've done a beaded headband in a couple of hours.
e) Silly shoes - I'm a fan of calcei with silly cut out patterns, but there is always the simple sandal (thong).
Fabric choices are wide - cotton, linen, wool, and silk were all used. Blends of silk with other fabrics were common. Colours are as many as you can think of. Patterned fabric in stripes and checks were available, as were damasks. Cloth of gold and use of gold thread in weaving also good (some modern sari fabrics are a good approximation).
At 21 June, 2006 20:07,
deense said…
Really, there are many many reasons why you rock. This is simply one of them!
YAY!
*has excuse to go fabric shopping now*
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