#0-Challenge; Starting Simple

[heidilea]

• #0 (the bonus challenge): Starting Simple - due 31 December NZT.  Finish a project, make a very simple garment, or something you have made before. Since I'm currently knitting a hat/scarf/glove set for Jim (more on that at the end), I need to keep this REALLY simple. I've settled on hemming a checked handkerchief to replace the one I lost sometime in the 2010 season.

Finished!





I know, super-fancy and complicated/end sarcasm. I just roll-hemmed it. I also managed to finish Jim's hat without any other issues and just need to weave in the ends and put a lining in it (his request :P).

• #1: Bi/Tri/Quadri/Quin/Sex/Septi/Octo/Nona/Centennial - due 14 Jan.  Sew something from __13, whether it be 1913, 1613, or 13BC. Took my sister's suggestion and settled on 1813; I already have a ton of stuff related for that period, might as well. I'll either do a cap or bonnet, possibly a reticule or apron. Still keeping simple.

While stitching, I contemplated what I was going to plan next. I did initially have some private whinging about 1813 vs. 1913, but have firmly settled on the Regency. I did order a couple of patterns, but I would like to try my hand at drafting some patterns, once I have my head wrapped about the gown closures. I think once April comes, I might have a full set of 1810s clothes!

But First things First! I have settled on making a bonnet. I already have some changeable blue taffeta earmarked. Many of the styles for 1813 are the "overturned flower pot/bucket" style, which I am not crazy about at all. I have found evidence that soft-crown bonnets were still popular, so I'll follow that route. If anyone has tips on what to use for trim--please send them this way! I know 18thc bonnets used self-trim ruching, but I don't know if this is appropriate for this time period. Should I use ribbons of a complimenting color, perhaps flowers?