I think we can call it an apron now
Basically done, just needs froofy bits. Please to be ignoring the ratty hair and flip-flops. All of the patches I designed, not sure if I’ll put all of them on the apron.
Harder than it looks
The lady artisan’s apron is harder to make than one might think. At least if you’re me. Because (a) I’m slow in general and (b) it involves pattern drafting, which is not a fine skill o’ mine. The skirt went together easy-peasy. Skirts usually do. But I tried three different bodice ideas before I got
Stuck on steampunk
Clearly, I’m stuck on steampunk, So much so that I dashed off to Jo-Ann’s after the BBQ yesterday! Found some dark dusty rose twill-ish bottomweight cotton-poly blend stuff with a great drape for the Lady Artisan’s Apron, plus black cotton belting for the straps, gunmetal-colored D rings, a gunmetal-colored plastic parachute-style buckle for the back
Steampunk early in the a.m.
Ideas often hit me while I’m laying in bed half-awake … I want the lady’s apron to be red with patches scattered all over. At first, I thought of buying Harry Potter patches to go with the Quidditch goggles. Then I wanted a Holyhead Harpies Quidditch team patch. Which I’d have to make. If I’m
Things in my head
I really want to make a steampunky lady’s artisan apron now, especially after seeing Jade’s in person. It looked fab, plus comfortable, and I’ve had a yen for steampunk since seeing all those delicious Dark Industry clothes at C13 (that’s one of the reasons I bought those Quidditch goggles, when I bought my Madame Hooch
Hogwarts robes
This is my best example of thrift-store, no-sew costuming as well as costuming on a budget! It’s also a fun, comfortable outfit to wear, and something that would make an ideal costume for anyone obsessed with Harry Potter. The elements: white button-down shirt, black knee-length pleated skirt, black tie with tiny crests embroidered on it,
SCA Beltane Coronation 2007
A Nice Wool Elizabethan Gown by SarahBellem Designs
I wanted a Nice Wool Dress for my late 16th-century lowland Scots gentlewoman character. Specifically, I needed something to wear to the SCA Beltane event, and the only thing I’ve made since re-entering Elizabethan garb was my big ol’ super-fancy court gown. That one *is not* going camping, hell noes! I also knew I wouldn’t
Finishing the burgundy 1580s court gown
It came down to the wire, but I did it! I finished the outfit in time and, despite some trouble actually getting to the event due to weather and map issues, I had a wonderful time at the Elizabeth and the Pirate Feast! But first, the finishing pieces…
GBACG’s Queen Elizabeth and the Pirate
Join Queen Elizabeth I as she hosts a farewell banquet for the infamous female Irish Pirate, Grace O’Malley, at a Greenwich tavern called The Bearded Mermaid. There will a fabulous feast, entertainments, music, and much toasting and intrigues throughout the evening.
Just keep sewing, just keep sewing…
Last night, I hemmed 180″ or so inches of velveteen overskirt. By hand. And stabbed myself in the thumb about two feet from the end. Where’s my Purple Heart medal now? Guess there’s the blood to add to all the sweat and tears that have gone into this costume. I also finally sewed skirt hooks
Pearls before swine, or at least before coffee
My carpool driver is on vacation this week. I got a ride to work yesterday, but I had to take the bus to work today. I decided to make the best of it and sew during the hour-long trek. Even though I don’t have coffee until I get to the office. Quelle horror! Wasn’t too
Hemming & hawing
I never tire of dumb jokes. But I do tire of hand-sewing. Yes, “hand” is a four-letter word to me. So I’m taking a break before I dive into hemming the overskirt, which is now pinned up and ready to go. My back is already killing me from hemming the front of the forepart by
Time keeps on slipping into the future
I tried semi-valiantly to get some sewing done this week. Did get all the ribbon ties on the sleeves, and tonight I assembled the base skirt for the forepart. Unfortunately, it’s a smidge short and the best way to hem it would be to add a facing or bias strip. I don’t have the time
Proof that insanity runs in my family
Ta-da! Mom beaded one sleeve, I beaded the other. We are certifiably nuts. She, even more so, because she’s also beading the forepart. And I married into nutjobs because my stepmom-in-law helped bead the forepart and called today to say she could come back this week and bead more. Wow. I am the luckiest (and