And by that, I mean, "I am going to ask a question and pray that better minds than mine have the answers out there on the interwebz".

I think this is a sailor. I think this is a continental sailor. Can anyone tell me which part of the contient? I can't make out the inscription.

( Piccies )

The following two images are both from various “Kostüme der Männer und Frauen” books located on the BSB (original links here and here). They both appear to be images of women from Köln from around 1560-1570. As my character is from Köln (silver miners daughter ya’ll!) and I was considering making a ‘later period’ set of clothes for the Elizabethan ( Read more... )

After some tea and a walk with the dogs the other day, I came to a realization (I am sure that kass_rants comments had something to do with it as well):

Sewing the bits of the dress together one step at a time (Brusttuck to shirt, stomacher to Brusttuck bottom, skirt to stomacher bottom) isn't any easier on the thin fabric of the shirts that we see covering ( Read more... )

This got really long...so I am inserting a cut for the sanity of those who do not wish to participate in my rambling thougth process....*grin*

( For you few...you lucky few...you band of insane clothing reenactors... )

I will be working on patterns at home tonight - so no knitting class for me! Just an FYI since I know that

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Lots going on over the next two days 'off': Farmers Market - Doggie Park - Fabric and Leather shop trips - then project, project, project! At some point in there, I am sneaking cookies to gryphonlsb in celebration of him being such a good friend (deal with it buddy, you're getting the cookies!). I also hope to get thru some of our NetFlix and while working ( Read more... )

Why is it *always* the last minute with this holiday? *grin*

Even when I plan in advance I end up having to make modifications based on inspiration that strike around five minutes before I have to head out the door. At least this year I have a few hours to make the final adjustments.

Halloween Night
Zombie Hunter Grrrl Costume:

1) Big Stompy Boots? ( Read more... )