What is everyone planning for the 2012 Fair season? (See here (http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=13597.0) for last year's thread!) I love to read everyone's lists, and it's fun to go back and report on what we accomplished.
Last year, I was very focused on making a kirtle, or else (which I did! And I also finished my curved-front gown!). This year I don't have such specific goals, alas, just a LOT of ideas flitting through my head:
--Robin Hood ensemble for Milord (if he ever tells me what he wants)
--something new for Milord's dad (if I ever figure out what I want)
--fitted English gown from grey wool
--Elizabethan waistcoat/Jacobean jacket of teal velvet
--work on the St. Catherine camicia
--finish the refit of the RTW medieval gown
--fix the hat I bought
--remake sleeves for purple kirtle (?) and finish accessories
--work on draping the Promenade kirtle (so excited about the high necklines in The Queen's Servants, which bear out everything I've been saying about this style for the last several years!)
I also need to decide what to do about my linen win, and I plan to continue my research and experimentation into hairstyles/false hair (bah).
That is a *ridiculously* huge list for me! Plus I have no idea what else might pop into my head this year! [There will be some mundane sewing, as well. I'm signed up for--gasp!--a zipper class at the end of this month.] I'm really glad I wrote all of that down; it will be easier to focus on what I really want to work on now.
Everyone else?
What I WANT to make - without a promise of actual making it:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/operafantomet/renaissanceportraits/roma/passerotti1570scesena.jpg)
A Roman styled outfit, with black dress and golden veil. The cut of the dress correspond with that of Florence, but they had a more muted palette, with little jewelry, and seems to always have worn the big, golden veil.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/operafantomet/renaissanceportraits/venezia2/veronese1571.jpg)
An new Venetian dress, preferably red. The golden/green one I have is cool enough, but the construction isn't the best.
(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu101/potocostumes/slavegirl/origus3pettit.jpg)
A "Slavegirl" costume from Phantom of the Opera, in the US style. The beading is so funky.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/reiseaudun/designnotes/redeu3.jpg)
The red second act dress as worn by the role Carlotta, in Phantom of the Opera, European style. But it'll demand so many meters of fabric I doubt it'll happen anytime soon...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/operafantomet/originalwishing/hamburgstarprincess.png)
A bodice for an authentic Phantom of the Opera costume I own. Or rather, I own the skirt. Not only do I know who wore the skirt, I also have a picture of her in it! Which is mighty cool. It would be nice to recreate the bodice, but in my size, so I complete the costume and can wear it. But it'll be just as much for the sake of research.
Wow already so many wonderful ideas for the new year. I don't think I ever managed to make anything on my list last year, so I am hesitant to make a new list. I have been on a pretty long sewing drought. I made a few things last year, but not much. And as I said, nothing that I had hoped to make. As I sit here typing this I have great hopes of compleating some things that I have been longing for. So at this point, I think I will really think about what I'd like to accomplish this year, and then post a list.
Happy Sewing in 2012 Everyone!!!!
Really get started on the Margo Anderson Elizabethan noble costume projects for Hubby and myself.
I need to make a Duct tape dress form.
Due to the unexpected loss of my sewing room in December (son moved back in with us when he lost his job) I have bolts of fabric and bins of trim stacked in random corners.
To cut everything out I will need to take over the dining room for my big folding table and sewing machine and figure out a way to keep the dogs out of everything.
For me I want to revamp my Belle costume, make a one peice gown ( they look so comfy) the usual let down of the kiddos costumes. And hopefully some others if I have time.
In addition to the Custom Orders that I have on my 2012 sewing shcedule, I hope to make some time to make garb.
My soon to be 15 year old Granddaughter wants a Corset made for CONVergence in July.
-New Elizabethan Corset for me
-Another Victorian Overskirt and Coat Bodice(in Red and Black) with fringe this time
-new victorian Hat with plumes
My main goal is to shed some excess weight through Weight Watchers and get back to the Health Club to work out so that my garb that I do have fits better. Should I lose more than my goal, I will surely need a NEW gown for 2013!!!
http://isabelladangelo.blogspot.com/2011/12/dress-university-plans.html
I've already changed the Mad Hatter Tea Party idea (I found a cupcake that matches some fabric I have in stash...so the cake hat changed and the dress changed to match it!) but everything else is still the same. I'm also making new outfits for my nephews (pirates!) and my middle brother -their Dad. He's going to be in a doublet this year at the renn fest.
I just finished the trim on an old green 18th C gown. I've been wanting to change the trim for a while. It's now a lovely red silk trim all along the front opening of the green silk dress -perfect for Christmas and 12th Night parties! I'm also going to finish my new 18th C stays.
I need to make a pet en l'air jacket out of this fabric:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6587630107_04decc52ac_m.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jubileel/6587630107/)
I also need to make a robe a la francaise before the end of the month!
Two Edwardian gowns are in the works as well as a new Elizabethan. By the end of this month, I need to make a Spanish Surcote/Loose Gown for a friend.
So, umm...yeah! Lots of sewing projects already!
(http://www.neverlight.com/~madame.s/Sewing/18th%20century/Duchess%20Striped%20Polonaise/Duchess-striped%20polonaise.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y0g9IbqvuZ4/S7oRO2voRrI/AAAAAAAABI8/MzUugUbVYZM/s320/duchess2.j)
I have been lusting after these two gowns from THE DUCHESS that I want to make. One a day dress and the other for evening. I have the patterns already.
ohhh I love this thread, maybe this year I will actually do most of it - maybe I should print out my post and put it up on my wall.
I finally have my own dedicated sewing/crafting room so no more excuses.
For this year
- Make at least 2 victorian corsets
- I need to make knee length breeches for my steampunk character to wear to Megacon and to the first Florida steampunk con in April.
- come up with and make a victorian gown for the masquerade ball at said steampunk con- any suggestions greatly appreciated.
All that by the first week of April
and working around my leather and accessory commissions
Im sure I will be working on a masquerade piece for my boy toy as well.
After that, I haven't given any thought to the rest of the year yet.
Quote from: Lady Kathleen of Olmsted on January 02, 2012, 01:36:40 AM
(http://www.neverlight.com/~madame.s/Sewing/18th%20century/Duchess%20Striped%20Polonaise/Duchess-striped%20polonaise.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y0g9IbqvuZ4/S7oRO2voRrI/AAAAAAAABI8/MzUugUbVYZM/s320/duchess2.j)
I have been lusting after these two gowns from THE DUCHESS that I want to make. One a day dress and the other for evening. I have the patterns already.
I have seen the top one, and I have some close-up photos I took of it. There's a lot of raw edge finish on the trim, and it has frayed mightily (but prettily). I have a decent pic of the back. Yell if you want copies.
Kate....YES, YES, YES!!!!
There was a lot of usage of Pinking shears back then in the 18th Century that gave that fraying look to ruffled pieces. Along with cutting in a scalloped edge design. Many of those early gowns were made out of Silki Tafettas and Silk Brocades.
This one is a slightly ribbed taffeta, pinked in scallops. No attempt has been made to seal the edges as S and I did on her Mm de Pompadour.
I think I have your email address somewhere, so I'll dig the pix out of the files and buzz them along...
You did and THANK YOU!! I saved the photos in a file for future referrence.
I also have the Book you sent me, The Art of Dress, as well as Historical Fashion In Detail:The 17th and 18th Centuries. All the hand sewing is absolutely incredible. No wonder it was the Upper Noble Classes and Royalty could afford such beautiful clothing.
I went here recently: http://www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk/?idno=1 Their exhibition at the time was this one: http://blog.fairfaxhouse.co.uk/?page_id=671
It was great to be able to see the garments up close and personal, even though we couldn't take pix of them. It was very comforting to see that Su and I do hand finishing that is as good as some of the best of these originals!
Well I agree with Lady K. I would have a whole new wardrobe if I could fit into my older outfits! So I am on the wagon with you M'Lady.
1) Fun Borgia TV style Italian Gown with stash of sari's I have in the closet
2) Deep Blue Court gown with Fabric I received as a gift in 2009 (shame on me) need a design with tall collar using a supportase
3) revamp or remake my 1400s gown for more practical use.
New Commissions! (yeah me!, so proud that others would like to wear my work)
1) Black Warrior Kilt for Dan at TNRF
2) Black "Pirate Coat of AMAZEMENT" for LadyHawkontheHill's beau Jim (going to take 100% of my creative energy)
3) SteamTrek jacket for Peter BeerSlayer who will be co-host/MC at Starbase Indy in 2012. How exciting!
I'm going to finally work more on some outfits for my mom and me.
I have all the material I need to start on my autumn style fairy. I just need to figure out how small I should make some wings since I work in my booth and don't want to smack my helpers or customers.
1. Blue Faerie for my Scally Wag: bodice, bloomers and wings to go with the cute royal blue tutu she has, and is dying to wear!
2. Turkish semi-fantasy garb for me, from several vintage saris.
3. Several skirts from the stash I need to use up.
4. Cloak from the bolt of heavy dark green slubbed poly blend I've been storing for several years, now.
5. Finally learn how to make a Victorian corset.
6. Use up all these beautiful sample pieces and yards of trim on the pouches I've been wanting to make for ages!
7. Perfect the design of a fun Steampunk accessory I've been envisioning for a while now...
After, of course, trying to get my sewing space a bit more streamlined and functional, which is happening this week!!!
For the past few years I have been yearning to get to Pennsic, it is a 2 week party in Pennsylvania, and it seems life had conspired for me not to make it, soon I will have my plane ticket (argh I have to actually pay for it, it was so much easier when I flew for free LOL), and then I need clothing for PA in August (whine)
Pennsic Garb
:DElizabethan :D
3 New Smocks
3 Linen Kirtles
3 Coifs
3 Hats
Gabardine
Dutch Cloak
:D Florentine :D
2 Camicias
2 Gamurra in Linen
2 Aprons
Because I might need these-
1 Roman
1 Grecian
1 14th Century Gown.
Yeah, I know kind of an entirely new wardrobe but it is okay since I made a couple of these already! Yea Me! I need to find a golden linen for one of the kirtles!!!
Cilean
Well, considering my 2010 list didn't get finished, and I only sewed a few robes in 2011...I'm not making a list this year. Lol!! I do know I'll be making more ritual robes for friends and hopefully some faire garb for myself and family/friends.
Seems my list very rarely changes. How daunting.
For my wife: new kirtle, probably a new corset to match, new skirts, a better flowing/fitting chemise, flat cap.
For Amara: a doublet gown, new chemise, new bodice for warm weather faires.
For Tristan: new kilt, new jerkin, attempt to do slashed slops to match doublet.
For me: whatever I can find time for, after above projects. Left over from last two years: new doublet, new pants, hat. I'd love to try my hand at gloves (no pun intended), but its pretty much bottome of the priority list.
Both kids have also asked for sword belts and scabbards for their wooden swords (nothing is more adorable than the frustrated pout of a 2 1/2 year old who can't figure out why his sword doesn't stick to his side) and I have begun a design for a sheild for Tristan, but that'll probably be better for when he's a bit older. And, yes, for the next couple years, the swords will stay home when we go out, until the kidlets can be trusted not to attack anyone, especially each other.
And to top it all off ( I am trying to decide if it'll be the inspiration to get started early and in an organized fashion, or an exercise in frustration that'll make it all take longer) teach Amara to sew.
Ok did some thinking. And although there are alot of ideas and hopes rolling around in my noggin'....I think I wil start with this modest list.
-clean and organize my sewing room (which honestly could take the next three years)
-new elizabethan corset
-new farthingale
Would love to get this done so I can move on to more exciting and creative endevours. weeeee!
I want to:
finish my pirate coat-it's put together, just needs the embellishments
make a new codpiece for my hubby
make my elven gown that I've been dreaming about for years
make a gwahzee coat
make a new faerie skirt
make a winter hat for me
make fans for me and my niece
Great lists, everyone! Now that we have these ambitious goals, let's cheer each other along as we sew our way through the year.
My goals for January:
--mockup for TT Elizabethan waistcoat
--buy fabric for above
Would like to make a new sailor jacket (already have the wool)
Would also like to make something more noble for myself.
If either Michael or I get involved in KCRF this year, will have to do whatever for that.
Also, would like to start the 1799 US Marine uniforms.
(non-faire) JUST GOT DONE making drapes for my son's room in his college apartment. Unfortunately, he gave me approximations and I ordered the material. When I went to his house (3 1/2 hours drive away), I found I had way too little material. I made 4 panels for 2 windows, and had enough left for a throw pillow.
Quote from: gem on January 04, 2012, 03:40:25 PM
My goals for January:
--mockup for TT Elizabethan waistcoat
--buy fabric for above
Gem! I have done 1 of these and I have this strange blue/purple-y color fabric that I think I can get a whole Waistcoat out of it and I am going to attempt to do blackwork embroidery on it, but in silver thread. I plan to make skirts of silk shot purple/blue with black velvet gaurds, but I dont know if I will get to that this year, it is in the plan though...!
Cilean
Ok, here is an update on my Sewing list for 2012. Due to Fuzzlet coming along I didn't get as much sewing done as I would have liked last year but I hope to put a little more of a dent in my fabric stash by using things I have to make things for her to wear, and to sell.
Ren Related
• A near historically accurate baby smock for Fuzzlet
• Finish Baby pink pirate outfit
• Remake the baby boots – She out grew them before she could wear them
• Finish new bodice to go with the chemise I made last year
• New Lady Stitch Outfit
• New Sir Roland outfit based on "The clock workmen"
• Sewing kit pouch (UFO-1 year)
• A Fleece Lined Cloak for SIL (UFO-7 years)
• Nephew's Knight outfit (UFO-3 years)
• Patchwork skirt for lady stitch (UFO-18 months)
• The patchwork leather cloak for PP (UFO of 10 years)
• Finish that Tudor style Purple velvet dress (UFO of 13 years)
Non-Ren Related
• Minnie Mouse dress for Fuzzlet (also as example to sell)
• Seasame Stree jumper for fuzzlet
• Lavander Satin Easter dress for Fuzzlet
• 2 little boys outfits for a friends gifts
• Matching Flamingo shirt/ dress for Pp & Fuzzlet
• 2 pair of PJ bottoms or night gowns for Christmas presents for family
• Terry cloth & Flannel burb cloths (For Gifts & sell)
• Fleece baby hats and mittens (to sell)
• Baby bibs (for gifts and sell)
• Dicken's vest for Roe (UFO-2 year)
• New Bowling shirt for PP (UFO-2 year)
• A vintage style dress for me
• Strawberry child's dress (UFO-2 year)
Started a dress for my daughter's trip to NYC. They are going to see a few shows on Broadway, so I am making her a nice little black dress. It's not garb, but I have taken some creative liberties, so it's getting my sewing brain warmed up for bigger projects. :)
My list for 2012 so far is meager.
In October, I started my second bodice. I have the boning, the busk, and the material cut and pinned. I want to do it all by hand.
And, its been sitting like that since October!
Fall and Winter semesters Ive been full time in school, along with the wife/mom gig that's 24/7, so I haven't gotten to finish. But I will...before the next faire this summer.
Also, we had an "asthma educator" come out to our home (bc 5 of us have asthma, my 4 childrens is rather severe, and my 14 yr old daughter's lung function is chronically sucky) and their pulmonolgist thought maybe I was missing something in my home that was setting asthma off. What did she find was....my sewing space/stash area in the basement. She did her review and this week I got a letter saying pretty much the only thing she was notating I need to change is that specific area (even though its in the basement, where the kids rarely are). So, Ive got to figure out a way to organize all that mess and get all my fabric and supplies into lidded boxes. Apparently its a dust hazard.
Here is an updated list on what I have accomplished in the past month. I've had to add a few things onto my list because of family things (SIL is expecting again) and since family has seen what I can do, they want stuff too. My goal is to finish a UFO each month so I can get more out the door, and allow for more fun projects to come in.
Ren Related
• A near historically accurate baby smock for Fuzzlet
• Finish Baby pink pirate outfit
• Remake the baby boots – She out grew them before she could wear them
• Finish new bodice to go with the chemise I made last year
• New Lady Stitch Outfit
• New Sir Roland outfit based on "The clock workmen"
• Sewing kit pouch (UFO-1 year)
• A Fleece Lined Cloak for SIL (UFO-7 years)
• Nephew's Knight outfit (UFO-3 years)
• Patchwork skirt for lady stitch (UFO-18 months)
• The patchwork leather cloak for PP (UFO of 10 years)
• Finish that Tudor style Purple velvet dress (UFO of 13 years)
(Added) 1770's French Revolution dress for Fuzzlet for Halloween/ TRF
Non-Ren Related
• Minnie Mouse dress for Fuzzlet & niece #3 (also as example to sell)
• Seasame Stree jumper for fuzzlet
• Lavander Satin Easter dress for Fuzzlet
• Matching Flamingo shirt/ dress for Pp & Fuzzlet
• 2 pair of PJ bottoms or night gowns for Christmas presents for family
• Terry cloth & Flannel burb cloths (SIL now wants ones for her)
• Fleece baby hats and mittens (to sell)
• Baby bibs (for gifts and sell)
• Dicken's vest for Roe (UFO-2 year)
• New Bowling shirt for PP (UFO-2 year)
• A vintage style dress for me
• Strawberry child's dress (UFO-2 year)
(Aadded) Matching shirts for PP & Nephew #3
(Added) Shirt for Nephew #2.
(Added) new purse for me!
(Added) New rompers for Fuzzlet for spring
A million things!
But mostly:
1. New lower middle class linen dress - needs to be done by May (for a new show)
2. New red noble gown - by the end of June
3. Fairy costume - by May (yes, I am branching out, and joined Trooping Fairies for faires where we are not court!)
Between my son getting the high school drama club and having his third production this school year opening tonight, and two more later this semester, and wanting to audition myself for a play (Death takes a holiday), I have NO IDEA when I am going to get all of this done. But, I think a little more hanging around this forum will help get me on track!
What has gotten me going was joining a 'stash busters' group. We have to report in how much we have done per week, and how much we have cleaned out of our stash & UFO's. I'm making it a game for myself. For every yard of stash fabric I use up I get a gold star. I loose stars for buying. For ever UFO I finish I get done I get 5, and 10 if I complete a 'mother ship'- a UFO that has been around a year or more. Greater than 5 years I'm giving myself 15. If I want anything I have to 'buy' it with stars. Good insentive to use up what I have on hand before I can buy more.
Thats a brilliant idea LadyStitch
might have to impliment that myself
It worked so far. Last month I sewed up 10.125 yards. Of that 6.875 was stash, .75 was left overs, .75 was from what was bought. The rest was from a UFO project. I only bought 2.25 yards. My goal is 10 yards from my stash in Febuary?
That means I have 5 stars I can use up. I'm thinking of saving those stars so I can pick out some yummy easter fabric for the Fuzzlet for her easter/spring dress. I really want to crank through some fabric & UFO's because I want to get some nice stuff for the Fuzzlet's new dress for Halloween/ TRF. /bounce bounce
Besides, who doesnt' like getting a gold star. ;D
My list is short this year.
1) I have material ready for two gowns for myself so I just need to get started on them.
2) I need to alter the girls' nobles for this season.
3) I need to make a new fairy bodice.
4) I want to make more fairy wings (I have two sets framed out, just need to finish them.)
These, for this time next year:
Ball gown:
(http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/186477240790652082_zuMjwdDR_f.jpg) Mine will be lilac and will re-use the lilac petticoat from the lilac caraco outfit, I hope.
Day gown:
(http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/186477240790649542_oNXVI0vq_f.jpg) I SHOULD have enough of the black wool satin from the black and white caraco outfit left, so can reuse THAT petticoat too. If not, there's a roll of black velvet in the loft.
Sunday Best?
(http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/186477240790662814_AwKxBj5m_f.jpg) Lovely gown, and I love the use of the pearls on the lacing, but may go more for this look for the sleeve ruffles and collar: (http://www.shafe.co.uk/crystal/images/lshafe/Van_Dyck_Charles_and_Henrietta_Maria_1632.jpg)
I may need new stiff underwear as well...
Oh sewing goals. They're so nice on paper, right? 'Cause there's always additions, especially after visiting the forums and getting so inspired by y'all!!
1. 18th Century Robe a l'Anglaise (from bottom up with underthings)
2. New Cotehardie (two toned) to go with the sideless.
3. Regency something
4. Middle Class garb of some sort. Still in research stages.
5. Steampunk! Edwardian inspired type of ensemble with hot pink ribbon corset.
6. 60s dress for Bro's graduation
7. New Civil War stuff (Blouse for existing skirt, bonnet, redo of the ballgown bodice)
And something that uses up the 4.5yrds of wide burgundy taffeta...
Quote from: Cilean on January 02, 2012, 11:18:44 PM
For the past few years I have been yearning to get to Pennsic, it is a 2 week party in Pennsylvania, and it seems life had conspired for me not to make it, soon I will have my plane ticket (argh I have to actually pay for it, it was so much easier when I flew for free LOL), and then I need clothing for PA in August (whine)
Pennsic Garb
:DElizabethan :D
3 New Smocks
3 Linen Kirtles
3 Coifs
3 Hats
Gabardine
Dutch Cloak
:D Florentine :D
2 Camicias
2 Gamurra in Linen
2 Aprons
Because I might need these-
1 Roman
1 Grecian
1 14th Century Gown.
Yeah, I know kind of an entirely new wardrobe but it is okay since I made a couple of these already! Yea Me! I need to find a golden linen for one of the kirtles!!!
Cilean
I hope that you get to go! I've been twice now and LOVED it! I have to say that my favorite part is all of the A&S classes to choose from. I wear mostly 16th c. Florentine but for the really hot and/or lazy days I go further back in time and wear Roman. :lol: Before next year (don't think I can swing it financially this year) I want to make a Turkish ensemble. I am part of the Barony of Andelcrag and we host a very popular Hafla- make sure you attend if you get the chance.
Quote from: LadyMeg on February 12, 2012, 06:13:10 PM
Oh sewing goals. They're so nice on paper, right? 'Cause there's always additions, especially after visiting the forums and getting so inspired by y'all!!
1. 18th Century Robe a l'Anglaise (from bottom up with underthings)
2. New Cotehardie (two toned) to go with the sideless.
3. Regency something
4. Middle Class garb of some sort. Still in research stages.
5. Steampunk! Edwardian inspired type of ensemble with hot pink ribbon corset.
6. 60s dress for Bro's graduation
7. New Civil War stuff (Blouse for existing skirt, bonnet, redo of the ballgown bodice)
And something that uses up the 4.5yrds of wide burgundy taffeta...
How wide is that burgundy taffeta? You might get you Anglaise out of it if it's 60", especially if you go for a contrast petticoat.
I looked back at last year's thread and saw that, even though it only had two things on it, neither of them got done last year. Some major life changes put a halt to my sewing- My daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter moved in Nov. 2010 then Hubby and I bought a new house last July and are renting our old house to them. Now that we are settled in our new home, I have gotten back to sewing. :)
The 2012 List:
The Venetian gown I had on my list turned into the Florentine gown that I just made and posted to the finished projects thread.
I will be re-starting the green wool gown using the newly learned bodice stiffening technique.
I want to make another Florentine gown in the same fabric but aqua and gold instead of red and gold (but this one *might* end up Venetian after all!)
Make a smocked linen camecia/smock.
Make a blackwork embroidered linen camecia/smock
Make a "fancy" silk giorgiera/partlet
Make an embroidered Saccoccia/tie on pocket
Make 16th c. Slavic (maybe Polish?) garb for hubby
ETA- Hubby told me that we CAN go to Pennsic so I need to add:
Turkish ensemble for me
4 smocks min. for daughter
2 dresses min. for daughter
Non- Ren:
late Victorian ball gown
Steampunk accessories
Sealion: LOVE your florentine stuff. Can't wait to see more.
And I believe the taffeta is at least 60". It's one those jumbo, upholstery rolls (that I knocked into everything in the store) and I do want a contrasting petticoat in white (a really pretty, delicate white). I think it'll either be the Anglaise or the Regency with 18th century stays out of the rest.
Quote from: Hoowil on January 02, 2012, 11:42:06 PM
Seems my list very rarely changes. How daunting.
For my wife: new kirtle, probably a new corset to match, new skirts, a better flowing/fitting chemise, flat cap.
For Amara: a doublet gown, new chemise, new bodice for warm weather faires.
For Tristan: new kilt, new jerkin, attempt to do slashed slops to match doublet.
For me: whatever I can find time for, after above projects. Left over from last two years: new doublet, new pants, hat. I'd love to try my hand at gloves (no pun intended), but its pretty much bottome of the priority list.
Both kids have also asked for sword belts and scabbards for their wooden swords (nothing is more adorable than the frustrated pout of a 2 1/2 year old who can't figure out why his sword doesn't stick to his side) and I have begun a design for a shield for Tristan, but that'll probably be better for when he's a bit older. And, yes, for the next couple years, the swords will stay home when we go out, until the kidlets can be trusted not to attack anyone, especially each other.
And to top it all off ( I am trying to decide if it'll be the inspiration to get started early and in an organized fashion, or an exercise in frustration that'll make it all take longer) teach Amara to sew.
Well, 3 months in, and I've gotten started at least. Amara's gown and chemise are pretty much finished. The gown could use some detachable sleeves and a matching underskirt though. I've got a new chemise nearly done for my wife, but I'm not happy with the fit. I keep having issues with sleeve lengths being just a tad too short. I think its how I have been doing the cuffs and drawstring channels. I'll probably scrap it, and recycle the fabric for kids' stuff. But, progress is being made.
Add some lace to the sleeves! I've done that before. It looked cute.
Hoowil, If I could show you the scrapped sleeves piled up in my fabric box you would laugh out loud. Even after all these years the first try on a new design can result in too short or not wide enough sleeves.
Goal one accomplished; sage green velvet court gown with brick red underskirt and sleeves.
#2 in progress, fix bodice fit on gold brocade and make new sleeves for it.
#3 fix turn backs on brown Tudor, probably also reducing length thereof.
#4 embroider and assemble his lordship's new cotton/silk blend shirt.
We'll see after that when I have time for a trip through the fabric bins.
With me getting sick in Febuary I didn't get much sew out the door, only 3-4 yards, granted part of it was the fuzzlet's new garb pieces, and a niece's birthday dress. I did get 4.5 yards out of the stash just last Saturday. I was very proud of myself. However i was bad in that I bought 2.5 yards of flannel to make me some cool weather bloomers, .5 of flannel for my daughter to have some as well. Then 1 yard of white flannel to make me a cold weather partlet. Yes I know it is suppose to be light weight cotton or silk, but I did not like how cold I got at Sherwood opening weekend ::pout::
On my cutting table right now is a new garb outfit for the fuzzlet to wear in May for Scarby. If her dada won't wear his heavy pirate coat in 90+ heat I'm NOT putting the fuzzlet in it. She will be my little baby sewing fairy ;D It's made from all kinds of left over fabric from other projects.
I have one project ready to be made, but gosh darn it I need hook and loop tape. Not velcro, but hook and loops, like what you would use in the back of long backed bra. None of the stores around here have it. :-\
Quote from: LadyStitch on February 03, 2012, 11:23:24 AM
What has gotten me going was joining a 'stash busters' group. We have to report in how much we have done per week, and how much we have cleaned out of our stash & UFO's. I'm making it a game for myself. For every yard of stash fabric I use up I get a gold star. I loose stars for buying. For ever UFO I finish I get done I get 5, and 10 if I complete a 'mother ship'- a UFO that has been around a year or more. Greater than 5 years I'm giving myself 15. If I want anything I have to 'buy' it with stars. Good insentive to use up what I have on hand before I can buy more.
My husband and I are cracking up over your UFO and "mother ship" UFO! That's hysterical!
Going to add some projects.
- Two outfits for Frankenfeast...I have some ideas and sketches started and plan to start next week.
- Iron Dress!! So excited for this one and have it all worked out on paper. As most of you know, this dress has to be made from your stash, so this is pretty exciting, as I might actually use up some of the fabric that I have bought without really knowing what to do with it.
Quote from: Wickedvox on March 19, 2012, 07:27:25 PM
Quote from: LadyStitch on February 03, 2012, 11:23:24 AM
What has gotten me going was joining a 'stash busters' group. We have to report in how much we have done per week, and how much we have cleaned out of our stash & UFO's. I'm making it a game for myself. For every yard of stash fabric I use up I get a gold star. I loose stars for buying. For ever UFO I finish I get done I get 5, and 10 if I complete a 'mother ship'- a UFO that has been around a year or more. Greater than 5 years I'm giving myself 15. If I want anything I have to 'buy' it with stars. Good insentive to use up what I have on hand before I can buy more.
My husband and I are cracking up over your UFO and "mother ship" UFO! That's hysterical!
Hey I cashed in a 3 of my 5 stars so far to get another 5 stars, so I'm not going to complain to loudly. Besides it gives me a laugh and keeps me focused on getting stuff done. This year so far I have gotten nearly 20 yards out of my sewing room and 7 of those were stash, and 2 of those were UFO's. I've got one more UFO to finish up tonight(hopefully). The Pink pirate (aka my hubby) is liking not having to buy clothing for my daughter and that all those unfinished projects are finally going to leave my sewing room.
I love the star system for stashes. I must try this.
All the sewing I had planned for myself is put onto the back burner for now. But I am going to make my son super hero tunics. He is going to be so excited, he has asked for Batman, The Flash, Green Lantern and Superman.
All this after I finish up my garlands, thankfully they wont take that long to do the way I have them planned.
My sewing schedule is taking me into October now. Nothing new for me this year.
Since that mention in the Wedding Issue in RENAISSANCE Magazine, I am taking orders for 2013 already.
Quote from: Lady Kathleen of Olmsted on April 21, 2012, 10:43:38 AM
My sewing schedule is taking me into October now. Nothing new for me this year.
Since that mention in the Wedding Issue in RENAISSANCE Magazine, I am taking orders for 2013 already.
Ouch! I was hoping to sneak in for a pillbox hat to go with my ensemble... I could then do my tunic only for those days when so many layers are too hot.
Tell me, Lady Kathleen, since you are intimately—so to speak—familiar with my garb, if I were to wear the trousers and shirt, and the cape, would that be an inappropriate use of the ensemble?
So I'm just going to ignore that it's already almost May and add my 2012 Goal list as it would've appeared around New Years anyway.
Move across country and set up new work space
New Hat for Sir Robert Sidney (my brother) (Commission)
Court suit for Sir Thomas Gresham (Commission)
Finish "Green-clyffe" court ensemble for myself
Make set of sleeves and forepart with this great fabric I just found
Make a set of sleeves with this other great fabric I found
Make an Henrician gown for myself
That last one is probably going to be the most difficult for me. Not in terms of making but in designing and motivating myself. I've decided that since so many faires I want to visit are set in Henry's court I should make an appropriate gown. But the thing is, I'm just not attracted to the Henrician form. I think it's the sleeves/shoulders that bug me most. I just don't think it's flattering/pretty and it looks antiquated to my Elizabethan eye. So if I can design something that I really like and stick with it to completion I will feel very accomplished.
Also for those of you who have blogs about your work, message me your site so I can link to it from my blog!
http://theradclyffe.blogspot.com
My sewing schedule has been entirely swallowed by the new baby schedule. So, here are my goals:
1. find the sewing room.
2. remove all the new baby stuff from the sewing room.
3. organized the sewing room so I can find the projects/supplies.
4. find the sewing room.
5. make stealth baby a new jedi robe. For some reason, the old one doesn't work anymore.
6. sleep??