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sarahbellem

The Payoff

Aug 29, 2010 22:00

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answers_within August 30 2010, 17:56:05 UTC

I was "raised" as it were in the Norman-to-Gothic range, and for all my love of the frothy later-period stuff (including all that you do that's out of period entirely) I just don't think you can beat Gothic for pure clean elegance.

Beautifully done, and beautifully worn!

sarahbellem August 30 2010, 21:07:11 UTC

I have to admit, I'm getting a little bored with the 16th c. these days, so I'm falling back on my love for Gothic. Also, I've been having a hard time with corsets in the last couple of years (maybe because I've outgrown my current corset and I have a tendency to tight lace, so I'm always uncomfortable in them now) so Gothic has been a great compromise in terms of comfort but keeps the fabulous quotient high. ;)

And thank you!

helblonde August 30 2010, 19:05:31 UTC

Niiiiice.

sarahbellem August 30 2010, 21:05:07 UTC

Thaaaanks. ;)

kbhjs August 30 2010, 20:52:52 UTC

Well, I got a close up view, and I have to say - your work is stunning! I especially liked how you handled the sleeves. They looked fabulous both in person and in pictures! Nice work! :-)

sarahbellem August 30 2010, 21:04:38 UTC

Thank you so much! I was the most worried about the sleeves, since I was flying by the seat of my pants with drafting them up and making sure they were going to fit them. At least with Alfar's outfit, Vyncent is basically the same size/height as him so I did a lot of the fitting using Vyncent as a stand in for Alfar. For Ketiley, it was harder, since I didn't have anyone readily available in her size/height, so I was working almost entirely from measurements. I haven't drafted relying solely on measurements in years (I typically drape these days) so I was worried right up until the final fitting whether or not her gown was going to fit her.

And it totally did! I was so stoked! Looks like I haven't lost my drafting touch after all! ;)

And congratulations yourself, btw. :)

bonacorsi August 30 2010, 23:24:47 UTC

Purty!

Of course I have a soft spot in my head for that High Gothic, Early Renaissance (depending on the area).

myladyswardrobe August 31 2010, 10:51:44 UTC

Oh my!!! You have a COLOUR version of that piccie (in your icon). Do you have a larger view of it showing more of the pillow? If you do, can I grovel lots to have a copy of it??? Pretty please????

Its cutwork lace!

Ahem - back to the thread!

bonacorsi August 31 2010, 16:34:05 UTC

sent picture off-thread

merastra August 31 2010, 04:49:02 UTC

Ooooh, kick some medieval a$$! Way to go girl! :-)

They do look really sweet together too.