Gallery of Finished Projects

[amy]

Lovely work everyone!   Both ends of the sprectrum from Nobles on through.  I really like the plaid skirt!  I hadn't thought of that before.

[gem]

Wicked: Must. See. That. Ensemble. On. You. 

[DonaCatalina]

Finally completed my Elizabethan dress!  I want to thank the forum people for your never ending help and advice. This is where my "ends to the cartage pleats" and "Beading 101" and "Gussets...  AUGH" posts were all about.
I had to start from scratch on this as I had nothing for this dress.  So I had make all the pieces.  Farthingale, bumroll, underskirt, forepart, overskirt, bodice, sleeves, high necked smock and hat!
If you would like to see more about the construction of the dress or a review of the Margo's shirt pattern, you can view my journal at:
http://coamrey.livejournal.com/

Wow!
How lovely this turned out.

[DragonWing]

Really nice work Sorcha and Wickedvox.  I agree it would be nice to see them on. two thumbs up

[Syrilla]

I love the look!  Well done!

[operafantomet]

http://silverstah.com/photos/var/resizes/North-Carolina-Renaissance-Faire---April-2011/2011-04-16_13-13-34_40.jpg?m=1302981680

http://silverstah.com/photos/var/resizes/North-Carolina-Renaissance-Faire---April-2011/2011-04-16_13-13-49_290.jpg?m=1302980952

http://silverstah.com/photos/var/resizes/North-Carolina-Renaissance-Faire---April-2011/2011-04-16_13-13-55_642.jpg?m=1302981381

Mid 15th-century brown linen kirtle with waistseam. Based off of the various images compiled by Marie Chantal Cadieux, here: http://cadieux.mediumaevum.com/frontlaced-kirtles2.html.  Full circle skirt, lightly gathered into the bodice.   

The sleeves are black cotton velveteen pin-on sleeves, lined in linen.

Basic London-style hood (http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/cloth/londhd1a.html) done in some fuzzy velvet brocade, lined in silk.  Hand-cast buttons (not by me!). 

Issues:  the bodice is a little long, which contributes to the wrinkles in the back.  The skirt is obviously WAY too long, needs to be hemmed.  Overall, though, it's a very comfortable, serviceable and versatile dress.

Silverstah, I LOVE your outfit. Like, LOVE it. You look like you've stepped out of an illumination.

As for the skirt, it merely looks fashionably long...  But it would mean you hav your hands free to hold it up all day. Maybe not ideal for faire. But weren't a tuck at lower hem done in this style as well? Or is my mind deceiving me?

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

I have been so busy of late with my own stuff!

WONDERFUL work everyone!!! Just WONDERFUL!!

[Marietta Graziella]

Silverstash, that dress looks fantastic!  It's easy to ooh and ahh over a noble gown with it's trims, beads, and bling, but a basic working womans outfit like this looks like you stepped out of a painting.  How wonderful!

[amy]

Oh that is just amazingly beautiful.   I love it.   And the skirt could keep out the drafts!

[bookwench]

Silverstah, how beautiful!  I love it!

[Lady Rebecca]

Silverstah, that looks terrific! I love it!

[operafantomet]

I've finished the "Triton" costume, based on one from Masquerade in "Phantom of the Opera".


It still lacks a bit in front - the rope belt will get large glittering stars, and there'll also be strs or bells going down bodice front. But apart from that it is done. The bodice is highly corseted, and closed in front with a zipper. I can dress myself! A draped skirt made of black lace over turquoise polyester is attached to the skirt, and a large backdrape is attached to the shoulders. It's so feather light!

And of course there's lots of gold. Always lots of gold...

ETA: http://aneafiles.webs.com/triton.html

[Genievea Brookstone]

Beautiful Anea!

[amy]

Oh Anea that is so great!     Love the boots too!

[Wickedvox]

Gem--ask and you shall receive! All I have is a pic taken with a friends phone; no 380 degree shot I'll have to get that after I hem it up a little more.

Amy--I'm mad for plaid!


Look at the dress, not the model--I had no makeup on and it was late, lol! But hey, that makes it h/a right?