Anglo-Saxon Female Peasant Outfit
After I made the green tunic from the previous post, I started to work on an outfit for me for the same event. I actually had the pattern, La Fleur de Lyse MAR 1001, traced for about two months before … Continued
Green Tunic
I actually finished this tunic about a month ago but I was waiting for the recipient to wear it to an event before I blogged it so I had good pictures of an entire outfit and not just a green … Continued
Historical Sew Fortnightly #2 Innovation
Challenge description: To celebrate the way inventions, introductions and discoveries have impacted fashion, make an item that reflects the newest innovations in your era. Be sure to share the research you did on your innovation, as well as your finished … Continued
Historical Sew Fortnightly #1: Make do and Make Mend.
Challenge description: ” Use this challenge as an opportunity to get your historical wardrobe in order by fixing any little bits that have worn out and gone wrong. Alternatively, you could focus on the historical precedent of making-do by re-making something … Continued
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
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
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
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