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My idea for recreating the Lettice Knollys<\/a> sleeves isn’t panning out, and I’m thinking of ditching that concept for now in favor of something quicker that uses less fabric. I can futz with the Knollys sleeve later. I *need* to have a wearable Elizabethan gown by January 6th, no lie. Doesn’t have to be fancy, just has to be wearable, and have NOTHING in my closet.<\/p>\n

Here’s what I did today, and I’m not happy with it:<\/p>\n

\"Sleeve <\/a>
Sleeve mockup 2 <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
\"Sleeve <\/a>
Sleeve mockup 1 <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

This was in a stiffer cotton than muslin, clearly not as stiff as the brocade-interlined-with-twill I’ll use for the final sleeve, so it doesn’t have the same fullness. But I don’t like the shape of the hanging sleeve — it’s identical to the inner sleeve and that doesn’t work, should be straighter and not curved. The inner sleeve is ok, but I messed up the armscye size (again — christ, I always seem to do that when I try to draft my own sleeves!). I did draft a nice cuff and epaulet on my own, but then, those aren’t exactly rocket science.<\/p>\n

\"Small<\/a>

Small sleeve mockup<\/p><\/div>\n

Point is, the pattern isn’t perfect enough for me to want to cut into the pearled silk I spent big bucks on for the inner sleeve, nor waste that much of the nice burgundy brocade for the outer sleeve.<\/p>\n

So I need new sleeves! I could try to cut it down in width. Or I could try a different sleeve from Hunnisett. She has a “basic small Elizabethan sleeve” on page 64 of the 1500-1800 book. Simple straight sleeve, one piece, I think it has a seam in the back.<\/p>\n

Kinda plain and boring, but I am in a hurry, and I’ll do a cool sleeve for the Elizabeth and the Pirate Feast (tix on sale now!). Whatever sleeves I make will tie\/hook on anyway for ye olde Elizabethan interchangeability.<\/p>\n

Ok, here’s the small sleeve mocked-up (on the left). It’s not fancy, but it doesn’t take up much fabric and it’s easy. Eh, oh well. Guess I’ll go for that.<\/p>\n

I’m also thinking I should make the skirt closed in the front. No time for a forepart. Gah. No time for anything. What’s gonna go on my head even? Have to cover this modern hairdo! Eeek!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

My idea for recreating the Lettice Knollys sleeves isn’t panning out, and I’m thinking of ditching that concept for now in favor of something quicker that uses less fabric. I can futz with the Knollys sleeve later. I *need* to have a wearable Elizabethan gown by January 6th, no lie. Doesn’t have to be fancy,<\/p>\n

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