What are some "things" you want to learn how to make???

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

The levels of expertise of this Community are astounding. The knowledge is immeasurable. The Creativity never ceases to amaze.

What  are some of the "THINGS" you still want to learn how to make to make your garb even more amazing??

For me, it's learning how to make a Standup Ruff that was worn in the 1590's into the first decade of the 1600's.  I am aware that Silk Organza is needed for that.

What is it for you???

[Muffin]

I really want to learn how to make my own bodices... I am hoping this is something that I can do this winter!!

[Miranda]

I'd like to learn more fabric manipulation because it takes things to a whole new level.
Tips and tricks for pinking and slashing and trapunto. 
I'd also like to learn to make the nifty hour glass pleated sleeves from Janet Arnold that you see on Dorothea Sabina von Neurberg's gown.

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

When I attended Costume Con 24 in Des Moines in 2006, there was a class i went to on Fabric Manipulation by Jacquiline Ward of Canada.  She is an expert on this particular art. There are also several books out on Fabric Manipulation as well.

Jacquie takes fabric and makes it into a  3 dimensional sculpture. She is amazing. Here are links to her incrediblew fabric art.

http://costume-con.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=7101

http://costume-con.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=7105

http://costume-con.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=7107

http://costume-con.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=7109

When I saw this ensemble, I was blown away with the rich detailing of how she manipulated flat fabric, embellished it, etc. The photos do not do her work justice.

This book is said to the THE ONE to have on Fabric Manipulation...

http://www.amazon.com/Art-Manipulating-Fabric-Colette-Wolff/dp/0801984963/ref=sr_1_1_s9_rk?ie=UTF8&s=books&s9r=8afd3cfe134818a20113634ef3bd048e&itemPosition=1&qid=1228323526&sr=1-1

[Sorcha]

Learn to be better at draping for me.  I can but...  I know it can be better.   Especally when it comes to bodies other than my own.   

[isabelladangelo]

Woodworking.   I want to make my own trailer for Pennsic this upcoming year.  :-)

[Artemisia]

Silk chiffon partlets. 

A square necked camicia. Actually, making a camicia using the pattern of the bodice to make the perfect camicia for that particular gown.

Technique: adding extra fabric at skirt openings so the white camicia doesn't show through.

Blackwork and pulled whitework for awesome aprons.

Hats.

[renren]

Going to attempt a simple hat. Muffin cap/ Biggins type.

[Adriana Rose]

I really want to try to make a bodice... I have the idea of how to do it but I am nervous and too broke to try right now.....


maybe I can use cable ties for the boning......I have the fabric so.. I donno

[gem]

I want to make an early Tudor kirtle with a boned bodice... that actually fits me.    (It's that " that fits me" bit that's the challenge!)

[operafantomet]

A blackworked camicia!

[NicoleBridget]

A hoopskirt!

[Rani Zemirah]

Woodworking.   I want to make my own trailer for Pennsic this upcoming year.  :-)

Check out this site for a really unique Gypsy wagon build
...

[Athena]

A ruff! That's going to be added to my winter projects, I hope I have the patience to complete it!

[Welsh Wench]

I'd like to make a bodice with the foundation infrastructure of an Erector set!

Also a frock coat in a brocade or some sort of burgundy fabric.