Gallery of In Progress Projects

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

On the festive attyre site, there is a picture of Syrilla and one of Lady Kathleen and Lord Philip of Olmsted as featured garb in different years. Huzzah to all who have been featured!

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

http://www.festiveattyre.com/feature/yr4/week159.html

Check out this one from 2004.

[Genievea Brookstone]

Aww Lady K  she is precious!

[Alisoun]

Finally picking back up a project that I banished to the back of the closet a few months ago.  The finished product will be a doublet gown in black, purple, and gold [and cream] with a raven [masquerade] mask in time for the end of October.  I need to take up the hem and shorten the straps on the prom-dress-turned-kirtle today, and I'll be starting the skirt tomorrow.



The project started taking on a mind of its own back in May, so I stuffed everything in the closet.  One recent, successful trip to a different fabric store brought it all back together, and I can't wait to see where it goes.

[Syrilla]

Don't you love it when a piece of material changes your inspiration, and refreshes your drive for a project... except when it comes in the middle of another important project... 

[Leyla]

I'm finally working on re-working my cloak. The original I made with my Grandma, and I made a VERY poor fabric choice. The outer was originally this:

Which was very pretty, but super stiff and heavy. Doesn't drape and uncomfy to wear.  I think I'll be repurposing into a bodice if I ever find myself willing to tackle that job.
So, here's where I'm at right now:



I'm using the Simplicity 5794 pattern. I wasn't planning on doing the capelet, but discovered I had WAY more fabric than I needed so I decided to go for it. The lining is a wide corduroy, very soft and extra warm. I'll need to do some serious trimming off the bottom.

So, what hood do you think I should add. The one I made before had the pointy ended hood, which isn't the one assigned to the capelet pattern. I like the pointy hood, but think it might be too busy. What do you think?

And sorry for the crappy phone camera photos, I'll get better ones next time I post.

[Marietta Graziella]

Huzzah, Leyla!
2 thoughts on the pointy hood idea...

1.  The pointy hood would break up the lines of the capelet for a nice change in view.
2.  The pointy hood would break up the lines of the capelet for a jarring change in view.

So you see, it doesn't matter either way, IMHO, which you did ask for.     I think you sure make the hood you like and then LOVE wearing your fabulous new cloak!

[DragonWing]

Okay, I am starting my doublet and here are the fabrics. The purple/blue is doublet fabric and the saffron, I am thinking of making a shirt with it. I am doing the short doublet but adding sleeves. Should I do buttons or lacing?
What do you think my faire rennies?





And here is another look at my sewing room, set up for cutting.

[DonaCatalina]

Don Juan prefers buttons simply because the fabric 'lays' better.
I suspect you might feel the same.
(and shank buttons are period if anyone cares)
If your machine has a buttonhole attachment that makes like soooo much easier.

[LaurenLee]

Hmmmmm...cutting out a pattern on the floor??? Dragon Wing must not have the type of sewing helpers that  many of us have... furkids! 

[LadySeasan]

Okay, I am starting my doublet and here are the fabrics. The purple/blue is doublet fabric and the saffron, I am thinking of making a shirt with it. I am doing the short doublet but adding sleeves. Should I do buttons or lacing?
What do you think my faire rennies?





And here is another look at my sewing room, set up for cutting.

i just finished that pattern!!!

[DragonWing]

Thanks Donna Catalina, the more I look at the fabric the more I am leaning toward buttons. If I do buttons, loops of buttonholes?


LOL @ Lauren Lee, I don't have furkids. The other half is allergic to cats and a dog in that apartment is not wise.  

Lady Seasan, what did you think of it?  This is my first time working with it.

[Syrilla]

Very nice and striking combo.  I would use the saffron as lining or in places that it is seen and a white or cream shirt.    Buttons is my vote.

[LadySeasan]

Thanks Donna Catalina, the more I look at the fabric the more I am leaning toward buttons. If I do buttons, loops of buttonholes?


LOL @ Lauren Lee, I don't have furkids. The other half is allergic to cats and a dog in that apartment is not wise.  

Lady Seasan, what did you think of it?  This is my first time working with it.

i found it quite easy (especially since i hate using patterns!) .  i made the second option, the longer doublet, but the front pieces are the same i believe. i am about to work on the pants-i lost my instruction sheet-so i have no idea on what i am actually doing at this point, besides cutting out the fabric!

i would also suggest using loops with the button holes

[Lady von Groper]

I agree with Syrilla, DragonWing - I would use the saffron as a lining or maybe even the trim on the outside, should you choose to trim your doublet.

I vote for buttons...