The Historical Sew Fortnightly 2014
After much, much, much thought and agony, I have decided to put my graduate studies on hold. I won’t go into detail but suffice to say that now I find myself with free time. Yay! What do I plan to … Continued
Greek Chiton and Diplax
Before I started researching Greek and Roman clothing, especially in antiquity, I did not realize that not only where the styles so varied, but that the colors were so vibrant and extensive. If your idea of Greek and Roman clothing … Continued
The Medieval Child
A few weeks ago I decided that The Monkey needed some garb in case he goes to an event with us, which is very likely. The last thing I want is to have to rush at the last minute so … Continued
Nan by Kim Hargreaves
I have the habit of starting things, getting halfway done, and then abandoning them and moving on to something else. That’s exactly what happened with one of the knitting projects I started last year. The project is an over-sized jacket … Continued
Baby Alligator Scarf
I’ve been busy knitting and sewing lately! More on the sewing to come. My son had been been asking me to make him a scarf to wear to the school cafeteria because, according to him, it’s cold in there. … Continued
Miami Beach Shawl
I just finished my first lace project, which is not to say it’s the first lace project I ever attempted. I started it back in October and then I realized that grad school was going to keep me pretty busy, … Continued
Baby Lock Costume Contest
I have entered the “The Man with the Yellow Hat” costume in a contest, see widget on the right hand-side panel. Please, vote for us!
Halloween 2013: The Man with the Yellow Hat
Every year since I started sewing I keep saying that I’m going to make my son’s costume, and every year I end up buying it. Last year I came pretty close but had to move some time in October and … Continued
Burda Style US Edition. Premier Issue Review
There had been talk about a US version, not just a translation, of the German magazine BurdaStyle (formerly Burda World of Fashion, formerly Burda Moden), and it was supposed to hit the shelves this month. The sewing forums have been … Continued
Ancient Greek Peplos
I want to share my take on the Greek peplos because I love it so much, but to call it sewing would be an overstatement. Yes, there is some sewing involved in the construction of this particular one; two seams … Continued
One-Yard Wonders: Perfect-Fit Sleep Shorts
I finally got my sewing room unpacked and functional, and I was itching to make something. I’ve been thinking about working on a few things that will require some drafting so I thought I’d give some simple drafting a shot. … Continued
Costume Connection 1102W “11th Century Woman”
Last week I decided, on a whim, that I was going to sew up some garb for an SCA event that took place yesterday. Everything sewing related that I own is still in boxes from my last move in October … Continued