IN WHICH our intrepid recreatirix tries and fails to remember how to properly warp her inkle loom! Join me as I make some red silk trim for an eventual “Viking Coat” project.
Red Silk Trim: An Exploration of Narrow-Ware Weaving Read More »
IN WHICH our intrepid recreatirix makes an artistic? aesthetic? REFORM dress in response to Juul and Fanny’s #ReformDressChallenge, using a fairly difficult fabric, and spending WAY too much time on the embroidery portion. I really enjoyed creating such a wonderfully simply shaped garment and am looking forward to making some more dresses along these same
REFORM! A 1910s artistic reform dress for the #reformdresschallenge Read More »
IN WHICH our intrepid recreatirix takes advantage of the all too infrequent rains of eastern central Texas to bundle up in a jumper (after turning up the aircon; just cause it’s rainy doesn’t mean it’s COLD), drink WAY too much tea, and dive into the mending basket that she’s been ignoring for over a year.
Rainy-Day Mending (an AESTHETIC journey) Read More »
IN WHICH our intrepid recreatrix frantically shuffles around projects in order to make this medieval embroidered pilgrim’s bag much sooner than expected. Based on the miniatures in the Cantigas de Santa Maria, this lovely accessory, embellished with silk chain stitch, exists solely so that I might give it away to one of you to celebrate
Medieval Accessories: Making an Embroidered Pilgrim’s Bag Read More »
IN WHICH our intrepid recreatrix makes (yet another) versatile feminine oval linen veil, along with a linen coif suitable for the masculine medievalist. I’ve taken the opportunity to walk you through the steps of two different rolled hem stitches for use on a much wider variety of things that just headgear. And I’m giving them
Straight and Narrow: Rolled Hems Read More »
IN WHICH our intrepid recreatrix takes up the challenge to make a garment in Just One Day! In this case, it’s a Cyclas, an early 14th century sideless surcoat (you may remember me talking about them in last week’s CoCoVid capsule wardrobe video). Join me as I drink too much tea, struggle with my camera
What the heck is a “Cyclas?” My One-Day (Medieval) Make Read More »
IN WHICH our intrepid recreatrix participates in her Very First Online Convention! And also talks about medieval clothing, consumerism and conspicuous consumption, rejects gender essentialism, and pets her cat. Again. If you’re interested in how to put together a 14th century wardrobe that builds on basics and still allows for a myriad of coordinating outfit
Medieval Capsule Wardrobes: Strategically Building Your Closet (CoCoVid) Read More »
IN WHICH our intrepid recreatrix doesn’t actually make any historical clothing, but instead embarks on sewing a wonderfully modern, almost history bounding, absolutely hobbitcore ruffled linen midi-length skirt. Join me as I completely mess up my patterning, interrupt myself multiple times with additional information, and pet my cat a ridiculous amount. ALSO, I announce some
Modern Make: A Versatile Ruffled Linen Skirt Read More »
IN WHICH our intrepid recreatrix takes a dare (or accepts a challenge, if you want to be pedantic about it) to recreate MEDIEVAL PAJAMAS. The results of this research may scandalize you! (But probably not)
Video: Sleeping in my Underwear: Yesterday’s (Medieval) Pajamas Read More »
IN WHICH our intrepid recreatrix elucidates how to sew an inset gore by hand. Follow along as I discuss cutting into fabric, marking seam allowances, pinning fabric, hand stitching, felling seam allowances, and reinforcing the gore point. Now with bonus cat interlude!
Video: Not THAT Kind of Gore: How to Sew an Inset Gore Read More »
