What are some "things" you want to learn how to make???

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

The levels of expertise of this Community are astounding. The knowledge is immeasurable. The Creativity never ceases to amaze.

What  are some of the "THINGS" you still want to learn how to make to make your garb even more amazing??

For me, it's learning how to make a Standup Ruff that was worn in the 1590's into the first decade of the 1600's.  I am aware that Silk Organza is needed for that.

What is it for you???

[Muffin]

I really want to learn how to make my own bodices... I am hoping this is something that I can do this winter!!

[Miranda]

I'd like to learn more fabric manipulation because it takes things to a whole new level.
Tips and tricks for pinking and slashing and trapunto. 
I'd also like to learn to make the nifty hour glass pleated sleeves from Janet Arnold that you see on Dorothea Sabina von Neurberg's gown.

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

When I attended Costume Con 24 in Des Moines in 2006, there was a class i went to on Fabric Manipulation by Jacquiline Ward of Canada.  She is an expert on this particular art. There are also several books out on Fabric Manipulation as well.

Jacquie takes fabric and makes it into a  3 dimensional sculpture. She is amazing. Here are links to her incrediblew fabric art.

http://costume-con.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=7101

http://costume-con.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=7105

http://costume-con.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=7107

http://costume-con.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=7109

When I saw this ensemble, I was blown away with the rich detailing of how she manipulated flat fabric, embellished it, etc. The photos do not do her work justice.

This book is said to the THE ONE to have on Fabric Manipulation...

http://www.amazon.com/Art-Manipulating-Fabric-Colette-Wolff/dp/0801984963/ref=sr_1_1_s9_rk?ie=UTF8&s=books&s9r=8afd3cfe134818a20113634ef3bd048e&itemPosition=1&qid=1228323526&sr=1-1

[Sorcha]

Learn to be better at draping for me.  I can but...  I know it can be better.   Especally when it comes to bodies other than my own.   

[isabelladangelo]

Woodworking.   I want to make my own trailer for Pennsic this upcoming year.  :-)

[Artemisia]

Silk chiffon partlets. 

A square necked camicia. Actually, making a camicia using the pattern of the bodice to make the perfect camicia for that particular gown.

Technique: adding extra fabric at skirt openings so the white camicia doesn't show through.

Blackwork and pulled whitework for awesome aprons.

Hats.

[renren]

Going to attempt a simple hat. Muffin cap/ Biggins type.

[Adriana Rose]

I really want to try to make a bodice... I have the idea of how to do it but I am nervous and too broke to try right now.....


maybe I can use cable ties for the boning......I have the fabric so.. I donno

[gem]

I want to make an early Tudor kirtle with a boned bodice... that actually fits me.    (It's that " that fits me" bit that's the challenge!)

[operafantomet]

A blackworked camicia!

[NicoleBridget]

A hoopskirt!

[Rani Zemirah]

Woodworking.   I want to make my own trailer for Pennsic this upcoming year.  :-)

Check out this site for a really unique Gypsy wagon build
...

[Athena]

A ruff! That's going to be added to my winter projects, I hope I have the patience to complete it!

[Welsh Wench]

I'd like to make a bodice with the foundation infrastructure of an Erector set!

Also a frock coat in a brocade or some sort of burgundy fabric.

[Lady L]

Everything I can think of! I guess I need to narrow that down a bit...

[Marietta Graziella]

I'd like to make a corset.   

I miss Baroness Doune's detailed knowledge on that specific subject.  Wish she'd post again.

[Randal]

I think I would like to try my hand at crafting a usable long bow, arrows and quiver. Something that would look nice, and be fun to shoot. With a draw weight of maybe 25 to 30 lbs.

Randal

Hmm... allow me to add some garb type items to my wishlist. I want to make a waistcoat and frock coat for my pirate persona. I have the pattern and materials purchased, but the thought of all those buttonholes is daunting.

[Goody]

I miss Baroness Doune's detailed knowledge on that specific subject.  Wish she'd post again.

I second that MG. I have learned quite alot from spending time with her. Now I wanna try to make stuff and could use her wisdom!

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

Another thing I want to take a class in is making a Gabled Hood. I really need to learn to make them. I made one years ago, but that was when I didn't know what I was doing. Things change over the years.

I have the Tudor Tailor book that shows how they are made. I need hands on how-to ina  classroom setting to get it all down and sbsorbed into my cranium.

[Manwariel]

A cavalier hat and bodices. I also want/need to figure out how to line things correctly.

[Margaret]

I wanna learn how to do this here partlet...

[Taffy Saltwater]

I want to buy & learn how to use a serger.   Also, to drag the embroidery machine out of the closet & at least look at it seriously before I shudder & put it back - it's really become somewhat of a bogey man to me.

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

MArgaret!

That looks like an X tied corded design done with a fine cord, then pearled.

Here is Lynn McMasters' example of this process for an Italian Reta. The one I made for Taffy, I ended up crocheting. Went faster for me. Though I used the pattern to get the right size and all. 

[Taffy Saltwater]

Margaret, it also looks like it's on a sheer base.  What you could do is make a partlet to fit out of the sheer fabric. Fasten a one inch grid - either cheapo fabric or paper grid - on a good cardboard or sturdy base, as long as it won't bend.  Lay the cording one way over the grid, pinning at each end, & then the other way, pinning at each end & intersection.

Using matching thread, tack each intersection & end where they meet.  Then tack a pearl over each intersection.  Finally finish by stitching double fold binding - I think that's what it's called - over all the exposed edges.  You could stitch some pretty metallic lace over the seam binding on the neckline to pretty it up.

[Lady L]

Oh Margaret.... that's very pretty!

I think I am going to attempt making gloves. Saw some patterns I liked at patterns of time.

http://www.patternsoftime.com/proddetail.asp?prod=AY07&cat=17

http://www.patternsoftime.com/proddetail.asp?prod=AY08&cat=17

[Adriana Rose]

What Taffy said...

[Cilean]

I would love to learn how to make Shoes and Gloves.  I keep hoping that someone will have a glove making workshop, I hope to get to a bodice workshop next year so I can properly fit my dratted bodices!

Cilean