One of the things I find gratifying about medieval recreation is the idea of making new things or upgrading old things with salvaged bits of nicer materials. For me, that usually means thrift store finds. I’ve gotten decently good at spotting silk, wool, and linen in the racks. I shamelessly buy up white cotton flat sheets for undergarments. I look… Read more »
I’m a few weekends into a new kirtle, thanks to Lorenzo’s amazing generosity of time and breathtakingly gorgeous lightweight wool fabric. Seriously, this stuff practically glows, it’s such a saturated color. I’d describe it as a purpley ultramarine, or maybe indigo. Either way, it’s incredibly vibrant. Wow. This is the first time I’ve ever sewn garb with expert instruction! So,… Read more »
Ok, I’m just going to go ahead and say that I never thought I’d be discussing underwear online. That said, it’s probably one of the most crucial pieces of garb for my comfort and overall look, so it’s worth discussing! The fact of the matter is, due to my body type, I really need some support. I often look forward… Read more »
This is really for my own use but maybe you guys will get something out of it, so… enjoy the trainwreck! Gowns: Dark navy blue gown – semi-fitted, loose long sleeves, very full skirt (more than a circle) Blended mystery fabric; has a fairly soft finish T-tunic construction + many gores + lots of haphazardly placed seams for fitting (It’s… Read more »
A few things I’m currently curious about and will be working on: Pigments – researching and expanding my collection to be able to faithfully mimic a particular period illumination – particular TBD Saving/revamping my ratty existing garb collection enough so that there are no obvious holes and no more will appear Making/finishing more supportive period undergowns Finding out whether demicent… Read more »