Gallery of Finished Projects

[Wickedvox]

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

Anea, all I can say is WOW! That's amazing!

[Wickedvox]

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'm glad I'm not the only one who appreciates these kinds of outfits! I've been dying to make a kirtle but have no pattern or time! EXCELLENT job! I especially love the hood!!

[Dinobabe]

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!). 

This is wonderful!  What pattern did you use (for both)?  In other words, can I use a big 3 to make something similar?   Thanks!

[Dinobabe]

This is wonderful!  What pattern did you use (for both)?  In other words, can I use a big 3 to make something similar?   Thanks!

Thank you!  I drafted all the patterns, so I'm probably not much help there.   I'm not terribly familiar with what the Big 3 have out right now.  Reconstructing History has a 15th c. kirtle and sleeves pattern, here:  http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/products/rh002-15th-century-womens-kirtle-and-sleeves-2

I haven't used that particular RH pattern, but Kass is always good about answering questions and helping people work through the instructions - plus, it comes with all sorts of awesome historical notes. 

The hood was super easy - the line drawing is here:  http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/cloth/londhd1a.htm  No need to buy a pattern for that!

Great starting point, thank you!  Unfortunatley the hood link didn't work.

[Dinobabe]

Duh!  Thanks!

[Becky10]

I can play and get muddy now!

[Wickedvox]

*GASP!* I LOOOOOOVE THIS!! What pattern? I want ALL the details PLEEEEEEEEZZZE!?!

[Alisoun]

Becky10, that is a great ensemble! I love the colors!

Beautiful job!

[Butch]

What pattern did you use to make that black fluffy thing at the hem of the dress?

[Adriana Rose]

Fun! please share with the class on the pattern you used for the bodice.

[Becky10]

Haha thanks guys! I feel honored to be able to post something on here after lusting at everyone's beautiful work.

As far as patterns none were really used  ,  the skirts are a bedsheet and a thick broadcloth table cloth that got an elastic run through it. The bodice we took apart a moresca bodice that was too big for me as a base then made a paper copy and just tailored it down till it was my size it has like real boning down the sides and the front then zip tie boning through the rest of it. The fabric came from savers in a bag and feels a bit like the outdoor furniture fabric but not as stiff. Lol, as you can probably tell this was my first time making anything!

[Marietta Graziella]

Congratulations on your wonderful success, Becky!  What marvelous colours!  Love love love!

[Adriana Rose]

That is fab! Im not even brave enough to make my own patterns.

I love using sheets though they always feel so yummy and soft and they are lightweight to boot.

[Wickedvox]

Finished this quick lil' numbera couple days ago. It's a revisiting of the one I'm wearing in my profile pic, only without the skirt.


Here is the back closure detailing. The eyelet thread matched so perfectly it practically disappeared!


And this is the detailing on the waist cinch. Eyelets are a little sloppier here, hence why I will NEVER use metallic embroidery thread again! Ugh!

[LadyStitch]

I finished my new dress last night.  I'm going to try it this weekend with just the sash, and see if I really need a bodice.  I love how flowy it is but still fitted in the upper chest. 

PP's new doublet is done, but I need to do some minor alterations to it now, and his new trim is in, so I need to get that sewn on.