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[gem]

Jenn, that's gorgeous!!  And I need to know more about the veil.

[CenturiesSewing]

Thanks Dona! 


Gem the veil is silk gauze from Dharma trading http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/3686-AA.shtml?lnav=fabric_cotton.html I think that is the same weight, it is left overs from another project.

The fabric is fine enough that you can pull several yards through a ring.

Pattern wise it is slightly lopsided rectangle as silk gauze wiggles everywhere and moves at the slightest touch. I didn't have any scrap paper to sandwich it between when I was cutting it. The top and bottom are finished with a machine zigzag with white thread in the bobbin and gold top thread. This has finish hasn't held up very well so I'm going to go back and hem it by hand. I attached a small comb to the middle of it to shove into my braids and then it just flips over the head.

[gusjodi]

Yes, can we see you dusting in this?!?!

Ha! Well, it does have lots of feathers to dust with... 

[Hoowil]

I used McCalls M5214




Only thing though is the sizes for kids is 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8. Then it is mens sml, med, lrg, and xl.

The only part of the pattern that I do not like is how the doublet top and bottom sections come together. But didnt have the time yesterday to rework that connection and had to just deal with it.

I used the same pattern as a base for Tristan's doublet, but changed it so the sleeves weren't attached. I do think next time I'll draft out the darts, and join the top and bottom into a single piece too.
I've got plans too to try to use it as a starting point for a doublet gown for Amara.

[gem]

Pattern wise it is slightly lopsided rectangle as silk gauze wiggles everywhere and moves at the slightest touch. I didn't have any scrap paper to sandwich it between when I was cutting it. The top and bottom are finished with a machine zigzag with white thread in the bobbin and gold top thread. This has finish hasn't held up very well so I'm going to go back and hem it by hand.

I recently read a tip on Pattern Review about working with slippery/wiggly silk, akin to starching it, which involved saturating it with gelatin and letting it dry. Apparently it gives the silk enough hand to be easier to work with, without being stiff or flaky like starch. You then just rinse the gelatin out afterward.

Thanks for the report on the zigzag finish; I'd read it as a good way to finish silk or tulle for wedding veils, and I find it less intimidating than my serger, but if it doesn't hold up, that's no good, obviously! 

I have something like four yards of silk voile from Renaissance Fabrics--it fits in an envelope! Like, a small envelope!

[amy]

CS that gown is amazing!   Another breathtaking piece in your wardrobe.

Here is my next project.  My very first for someone other than my family!   Posting it here the same day it goes in the UPS so don't tell if you see it at the fairegrounds!   You all are getting a sneak preview.    This is my very first attempt at a frock coat.  It is the Simplicity pattern as chosen by the wearer and his choice of sueded fabric with burgundy satin lining.  I am pleased, hope they are too!

[LadyShadow]

I used McCalls M5214




Only thing though is the sizes for kids is 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8. Then it is mens sml, med, lrg, and xl.

The only part of the pattern that I do not like is how the doublet top and bottom sections come together. But didnt have the time yesterday to rework that connection and had to just deal with it.

I used the same pattern as a base for Tristan's doublet, but changed it so the sleeves weren't attached. I do think next time I'll draft out the darts, and join the top and bottom into a single piece too.
I've got plans too to try to use it as a starting point for a doublet gown for Amara.

I wanted to do that, just didnt have the time. I had made the same one for my husband a couple of years ago and did not like the pattern enough to repeat it at the time. Well, before my sewing skills were good enough that I trusted myself to edit patterns and stuff. But I agree, one piece for the top and bottom and no more darts. The doublet that I do like, even though it is in two peices is the Simplicity one, I'm thinking of drafting it in a kid size.

[operafantomet]

As a part of the "Idle Hands" challenge over at Realm of Venus, I've made a 16th century muff.

It's partly based on a description of one Eleonora di Toledo had made in 1550; of pavonazzo (deep maroonish purple) velvet and lined with white fur, and partly on Cesare Vecellio's description of Venetian women's muffs of black velvet "or some other fine fabrics", lined with marten or sable fur, and closed with crystal or gold buttons.
Vecellio was kind enough to add an illustration of a muff, and along with two other illustrations I started working... I used synthetic black fur, deep purple velveteen, gold trims and gold buttons. And I love the result so much I wanna use it with my mundane clothes! Muffs to the world!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/operafantomet/venetian/muffur.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/operafantomet/venetian/muff1.jpg

(ignore tired morning face... I had to take pictures early in the morning so I would not miss the deadline of the costume challenge...)

I think the muff is great and you must be more tired than is apparent from the photo.

Haha, more the drabness of the photo I thought of. But thank you for the nice words!

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

The Gandalf variation for Merlin The Elder is finished. I just finished the drawstring Trousers out of a Tablecloth linen. The unershirt and Trousers will protect the Tunic Gown. Easily washable and hang dry. I added decorative stitching for detail.



Decorative stitching detail in a darker Gold Embroidery thread and simple design.


Finish some Alterations, then get the next commisssion started.

[amy]

Almost ready for CRF.   Once I shipped the last frock coat, I just had to have one for myself.  So here is my attempt at the "Lady Privateer".  There will be more to add to the outfit, but hat and coat today the rest tonight.  I was shooting for the idea of a courtly lady going to a masquarade.  After all we ladies don't really want to get sand on our tootsies!


Sorry for bad photo quality.   I don't do fancy phones.

[mehan]

That is truly gorgeous - as always you will be stunning!  Looking forward to see you this weekend. 

[amy]

Thank you!  I be looking for you!

[Magpie Flynn]

The actual color of the dress is between these pics. My camera was being weird and under certain lighting/flash I was getting results ranging from candy apple red to a purpley-red.



Next question: How to pin up this ridiculous train so it looks even in the back and doesn't drag?

Also, excuse the mess lol

[isabelladangelo]

Magpie, did you add a "dust ruffle" to the train?   That's what many of the Victorian era trains have on them to prevent wear and tear.   Also, many ladies had a clip to the side of the skirt so you could clip the train up (and people wouldn't step on it).   

My latest creation is somewhat whimsical.   I wanted to be a Regency watermelon!




I need to finish making a real bonnet for it (I forgot the straw one at home) but the dress came out better than I thought it would for sitting on the sidelines for six months.  BTW, when in doubt, change the sleeves!  I realized it was the original sleeves to this dress I loathed about it (before I even got a chance to attach them!  not to mention the original sleeves were just not right by the time I got back to them) so I put these sleeves on instead.   

[Magpie Flynn]

Love the watermelon dress!

I didn't do a dust ruffle, great idea though! I was thinking of pining it up somehow but my attempts so far made it look weird in the back