Gallery of In Progress Projects

[Kate XXXXXX]

Coo!     FAB!

[Sorcha]

"AMAZING" just doesn't say enough.  

What a portfolio of your work you have Lady Kathleen!

[Lady Rosalind]

Very neat! I love this portrait, and can't wait to see the finished gown!

[Lady Isabella]

Lady K,
O M G!!!!!!!!!

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

Thank you all.

Working on this gown makes me appreciate more the Tailors and Seamstresses of the 16th century. All the handsewing of pearls, precious gems, etc., on the gowns that Queen Elizabeth I wore. Some made a good living at what they did. Others made little to nothing in exchange for food in their belies and a roof over their heads.

I have the other shoulder roll to complete, then on to the Bodice. THAT will take many hours!



A closup of the shoulder roll from the portrait. I am pretty close.

[gem]

What a great idea, to apply the false "poufs" to a solid roll! I am totally stealing that! 

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

What a great idea, to apply the false "poufs" to a solid roll! I am totally stealing that!  

Are ye now???

I borrowed the idea from another costumer as a matter of fact!  

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

The second Shoulder Roll is finished!!! My fingers are pooped!!!



I have some Alterations to do tomorrow, then on to the Bodice!!!

[Lady Kett]

<whistles appreciatively>

Such lovely work!

[gem]

Lady K, this might just be your masterwork. Amazing.

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

Thank you gem.

[Lady Rebecca]

Those are absolutely incredible. Wow!

[operafantomet]

I agree with what everyone else have written: amazing work! Brava!

[DonaCatalina]

This is quite a project you have taken on. It coming along so beautifully.

[Alisoun]

Such detail, Lady K!

Here are parts one and two of my maternity garb in progress: a high-necked smock and linen kirtle with a shortened waistline, that I should be able to wear with or without a loose outer gown.  Next up for the kirtle: secure the shoulder straps, hem, trim, and add lacing in one side for an inner pocket, since I can't wear a belt and need to avoid carrying my heavy basket.  Then, I can move onto the loose gown and accessories.