Plans for Festival

Well, it's been a while. Banners are pretty much all done although I still have to applique the cobra's on T's.

I have to start cracking - Festival is only about 3 months away and I need a whole wardrobe for the whole family! OMG! I need to start working out what I need to make......

For me:
3 x chemises (that fit correctly!)
3 x new cotehardies (one is cut out)
New cloak (wool)
New hood (wool)

For T:
2 x shirts
2 x trews
2 x cotehardies (could maybe get away with one)
1 x new cloak and hood

For Conrad:
2 x new shirts
2 x new trews
2 x cotehardies
1 x new hood (wool)

For Wolfstanus
2 x new shirts
2 x new trews
2 x cotehardies
1 x new hood (wool)

For Gryffen
2 x new shirts
2 x new trews
2 x cotehardies
1 x new hood (wool)

AAHHHHHQ! How much time did I say I had again???

Banner projects

These are the latest banner projects I have been working on. Just need to sew on the applique and fringing, then they are done!

Banner Stands

Still haven't got all the photos ready I want to put up here! I have Conrads banner 98% finished - I just need to sew the tabs on the top and it is done! I need to try and get Gryffen's done by this weekend - I will give it my best shot!

This is a sample of the banner stand Cyriac has been making (in between dabbling with making armour - I need to make a Gamberson for him now!!)

The long promised Cotehardie and Sideless Surcoat!

I have finally taken photos of my first attempt at using Period Patterns #21. The Cotehardie is made from white corderoy (sp?) and the Sideless Surcoat from dare I say it, recyled curtain material ;-) Can't remember the sort of material I used for the gold lining on the surcoat though - I didn't write it down. The lacing holes are hand done using red wool.

The fit isn't as snug as I would like it, but I don't think it's too bad an attempt for a first go! I hope to purchase the pattern for the men's cotehardies soon too as Cyriac has decided he likes the men's clothing from that period too.

First attempt at a Cotehardie (made in 2006)

This is my first attempt at a cotehardie. Although it isn't completely authentic, I still like it. I think the style suits me and it is very comfortable to wear! The cotehardie is my favourite style. My goal for my next piece of garb is to do some proper research - I have some material in my stash that is begging to be made up. I hope to start my research next week when I have a weeks holiday!

Not much here is there........

Well this idea didn't really take off did it? I'll get my act together one day - really I will!

Wolfstanus' banner is now complete. Just working on a banner stand. Started making a banner for Conrad too - just need to applique the battleaxes now. I need to finish it before Thursday (Medieval day at the high school).

So to do list for this blog:
* Photos of white Cotehardie and Sideless Surcoat
* Photos of Wolfstanus' banner
* Photos of Conrad's banner

Next projects:
* Banner for Gryffen
* Get T to decide what sort of garb he wants me to make him
* Make new garb for Conrad
* Make new garb for Wolfstanus
* Make new garb for Gryffen
* Make 'summery' garb for me
* Make cushions (for taking to SCA events)
* Make a shade pavilion

Hmmm....may need to do some of this before the Baronial Hunt at Polit next month!

Slack attack.........

I was going to do a proper dress diary this time but it didn't quite work out. Got the Cotehardie and Sideless Surcoat made and wore it to the Tavern Feast - didn't come out too bad for a first attempt! The fit was okay but probably could be tailored a bit more.

I'm working on a mundane skirt at the moment that I need for this weekend. Haven't done any today as I have been in bed sick!

Will try and get photos up here soon of the completed project.........

Banner making project

Well, the cotehardie hasn't progressed any - no time! I'm on holidays next week so I'm going to get it done then. Definately! I have to, I want to wear it to the tavern night on Saturday 14th. Nothing like a deadline to get you moving!

I've been working on a banner for Wolfstanus - his device is in the process of registration so it should be fine. Francesca kindly showed me how to do blanket stitch and it's not too bad for a first attempt if I do say so myself! It has been quite relaxing sewing in front of the TV!

The banner isn't complete yet - I need to do the detailing in gold fabric paint on the wyvern, sew on a backing and tabs on the top for hanging. I then need to get T to make me some banner stands! Then it's off to make one for C too.

Still waiting......

Well I was hoping to start on my Cotehardie while I am off work recovering from having two wisdom teeth removed but I'm just not up to it. Maybe by the weekend......

The begginings of a dress diary

For my latest SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) project I thought I would start a dress diary.....I have been meaning too for ages but just never got around to it!

I have decided to recyle my Elizabethan outfit as quite frankly, it just ain't practical, particularly when you live in a rather warm climate! I'm going to pull it apart and re-use the material out of the skirts. I love the style of the cotehardie so will be focusing my learning on that.

I have 'Period Patterns no 21' which is for cotehardies and sideless surcoats. I have finally cut the pattern pieces out - now I just need to make a draft one up! I have some courderoy that I bought cheap last winter and will make a test one out of that. Once I have it right, I will pull it apart and use that as my pattern for the 'real' one.

This could be an interesting challenge!