Project 12th Night has begun
This weekend was dedicated to getting my 12th Night outfit started. I'm doing an Elizabethan gown, something similar to this: http://www.omurtlak.com/resim.php?resim=http%3A//www.medievalresources.com/images/elizabethan-fashion-4.jpg
I'm using a golden colored heavy-velvet and a green & golden brocade. The eggshell satin sleeves will be made from material that my mom used to make a Christmas formal 40-50 some-odd years ago. I haven't decided yet on headdress; I want to get the dress done first (including new corset, farthingale, shift and bum-roll). I will be using the Simplicity pattern #3782 as a base to start with, but will be making changes/additions as I see fit. Once I get some basics sewn together I'll start posting pictures.
I haven't done late-period clothing in a long time; I again realize why I both love and hate late-period.
The reasons why I love it:
I'm using a golden colored heavy-velvet and a green & golden brocade. The eggshell satin sleeves will be made from material that my mom used to make a Christmas formal 40-50 some-odd years ago. I haven't decided yet on headdress; I want to get the dress done first (including new corset, farthingale, shift and bum-roll). I will be using the Simplicity pattern #3782 as a base to start with, but will be making changes/additions as I see fit. Once I get some basics sewn together I'll start posting pictures.
I haven't done late-period clothing in a long time; I again realize why I both love and hate late-period.
The reasons why I love it:
- It fits so nice (since it is made to fit my body)
- The overall affect is beautiful
- I get to employ a lot of my creative juices
- Yay, I'll be warm at at winter event!
- So much tedious work
- a lot of material
- Damn, I'll be hot at an indoor winter event!