Hitting all sorts of milestones. Very pleased to have had 260 posts since starting this blog back in 2009. Its a journey to see where I started and now how my style and technique has changed for the better. Steadily working away on my stitches being small and unnoticeable. I had posted pictures of the fabrics for the blue and green Tudor I am working on currently. Which is going well, I have the sleeve linings nearly completely attached to the silk outer fabric. Next is pleating both skirts attaching to waistbands and hooks and eyes.I am also working on a second Tudor gown simultaneously. Its a pink silk with tapestry sleeves that match here are the idea drawings and materials. Both are a good challenge and its nice not staring at the same colors all the time as I work on a project. Have to buy some white silk for linings on the foresleeves though 2 yard will easily do for both sets based of a different pattern.
Upcoming are projects after the gowns are complete which will be a few months are; Class info gathering on the topic of Accessories of a Tudor lady the research. Coif class preparation and edits for November, and more accurate doll research for a nifty upcoming project. Lots on the horizon to be get prepared and to research.
My fitting on the first Saturday went well, have to pick up more muslin to do mock up with the new pattern first before working on the bodices of these gowns in progress. Had a great weekend at Coronation for Aethelmearc, very festive and full of symbolism and pageantry.
Cats did make a mess when I got home with peeing in an empty laundry basket. My Jasper had a cold in his eye I had to keep checking. Though nothing disastrous, just some cats lacking some affection. House was still standing.
On a personal note finished my Halloween costume this past week. Made a slew of items out of one faux suede blazer, a few belts, some dowels, a toy bow, and pvc daggers from walmart. My supplies for my outfit cost me about $10.00 and 8 hours of time. Most supplies I had around the house and adapted things I wasn't using to work for this costume. Going to be an Elf Ranger from D&D for Halloween based on my own character Caitriana Soundinghorn and a mix of Tauriel from the Hobbit movie series. So basically a modified sylvan elf outfit/ranger outfit. Will post pictures when I have my look out all together. Nice to not have to rush to get something figured out.
Have a party in the office at work, and a party that evening October 30th. Then a second party on the day of Halloween, my favorite time of year!! Hoping that it all ends up to be comfortable for work and play. Had a few requests to do catwoman this year but wanted to do something different.
Autumn milestones and goals,
Mairin
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