Gallery of Finished Projects

[Kate XXXXXX]

I'm allergic to wool, so need plenty of layers between it and me!  The over gown is a heavier linen.

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

Everyone's work is so beautiful!  Such inspirations!

Kate, did you use a pattern for the green overgrown?  If so, which one was it?  I am looking for something simpler (not necessarily to make, but not an Elizabethan type gown, more medieval) for an idea I have.

[Lady Catharine]

Yes Lady Kathleen...the bottom is the closest!

[Kate XXXXXX]

Lady Renee, the pattern was adapted from the one I originally drafted for the purple cote hardie:

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

Thanks, Kate.  Both are so pretty!

[Adriana Rose]

Kate that looks so comfortable! Both of them.

[Kate XXXXXX]

Well, having dome wigs and corsets and Big Frocks in a field and in a hotel, I am here to say the Big Stuff is staying in the hotels!  This kit is for the field.  I'm going for a smart finish rather than acres of bling.  It's very refreshing!

And thank you.  I'm a bit pleased with the way this is all pulling together, after all my adventures with mixing Dylon dyes in the machine!   

[isabelladangelo]

yarn! by jubileel_insaneone, on Flickr

Okay, so it's not finished garb or any form of sewing but it is yarn!   I spun this on my spinning wheel.  It took two episodes of NCIS.     This is MUCH faster than hand spinning.  It's like taking the bullet train when all you are use to is walking.

[Rani Zemirah]

Look at you guys!!!  Isabella, you should always, always, always wear red. It is such a smashing color on you.

It's true... red is a wonderful foil for both your complexion and your hair color... and both gowns truly ARE lovely!  I have to admit, as well, that I'm terribly envious of you having a spinning wheel... I've wanted one for years, but they're just too dear for my budget, although I've seriously considered trying to build one, and I just might attempt it now that I'll have backyard work space here in a few weeks.  Your yarn is wonderful, and so uniform!  Will you dye it, or keep it natural?  And do you weave, as well?  I've been buying up books on all different sorts of weaving techniques for a few years (and reading them cover to cover, of course), have a couple of lap looms, and have made a few other small types... and am planning an inkle loom at some point.  I also have the plans for a full size 18th c. floor loom, but who know when (or even if) I'll have the time or space for that. 

Kate, I love the comfortable looking ones for the gaming... I can imagine they will be lovely with the belt, as well! 

Dona C, that embroidered velvet is wonderful!  Do you think you might get a close-up of it to share with us?  I really like your diamond pattern, as well, and it sets off the green of your under skirt and sleeves beautifully.  I think that sort of sage-y heathered green is probably my favorite shade of green! Is it Dupioni? 

Pinn, lovely work, but I've already mentioned that elsewhere!   

Rowan, I love those sleeves!  Great find in the grosgrain, also... thanks for sharing the link!  Have to check into that, and see if it would work for any of the projects on my list... IF I ever get a chance to work on anything else, again.  That trim is particularly yummy, btw! 

Everyone is doing such beautiful work... and it makes me feel like such a sloth!  We're FINALLY getting to move, though, so maybe I'll be able to get back to work on a few things soon... well, in a few weeks, anyway.  First I'll have to figure out where the sewing machines will fit... 

[Pinn]

Thank you Rani

[isabelladangelo]

Hi Rani!

My spinning wheel is one of the cheaper ones on the market that still looks like a spinning wheel and not like something I put together with duct tape and old plumbing supplies.   I got it off of Etsy from a company that is right in the heart of Texas.  It's still $200 but it is all wood and it's very easy to use once you figure out how to spin (don't switch hands!  I learned that quickly.).  It's still pricey but not nearly as bad as some models out there.

Plus, you can paint it whatever you want.   

I do have a very old child's wooden loom.  It works if you don't mind having nothing wider than 8".     Great for scarves or doll clothing but not much else.  I'm thinking of a table top loom next - that way I'll really be ready for the zombie apocalypse!   

[Meagan]

Nothing fancy, but I made a new set of garb. I haven't worn garb in years and didn't have any that fit me anyway, so I made something simple. The skirt is salvaged from my maternity garb that was originally a pair of curtains. The camica was from a pattern listed on the beginners thread. I love it! It sits well and moves great. The material was an eyelet tablecloth. The bodice was one of those projects where nothing went right. In the end I am not too thrilled with the cut, but it is good enough none-the-less. I realized this morning that I had no clue where my mug strap was, or if I even have it, so I knit one up really quick. I think it turned out cute. I might have enough left over to make another one that isn't quite so long. The weight of the mug stretched it out quite a bit.



DSC00111 by Gremco, on Flickr

DSC00117 by Gremco, on Flickr

DSC00114 by Gremco, on Flickr

DSC00121 by Gremco, on Flickr

[DonaCatalina]

I especially like the mug strap. It's unique. I think your bodice is fine. It maybe lacks some boning in the front.

[gem]

Meagan, I think you look great! I *love* the eyelet chemise! I'm with Dona C; the bodice fits you nicely and the stripes and binding are really cute. Plus, in that color combination, it will go with *everything!* Did you use a pattern for it? I'm fascinated by the cut of the back (the high neckline and the angled straps).

For the stretchy mug strap... if you have some twill tape (cotton) or narrow belting, you could just sew that onto the back of the strap to stabilize it. Even elastic would work in a pinch. But how clever of you to knit one!

[GryffinSong]

You look awesome in it! Great colors and fabrics and design. I especially like the eyelet fabric, and the whole ensemble works very well together.