Posted by: Alysten on: May 26, 2009
Waffenrok: Panel 1 is complete. Panel 2 is 90% complete. I will be starting panel 3 tonight. King’s personal arms: Tyger of the East:
Posted by: Alysten on: May 26, 2009
So A & S was a really great experience. For my first major competition, I came out alright. I was a little concerned that the “new kid” wouldn’t show as well as some of these people who have been doing this forever. But as I set everything up that little part of my brain that [...]
Posted by: Alysten on: May 26, 2009
Ok… so I’ve been thinking. A lot. Many people have given me many great things to think about. I decided that I want to be part of the solution and maybe bring some much needed enthusiasm of the newbie to the conversation. I’ve looked at other guilds out there and I think I have a [...]
Posted by: Alysten on: May 26, 2009
The gown is coronation ready, but far from complete. I want to re-work the collar, finish the sleeves, get started on the correct fore-part, and adjust the shoulders. And then there is trim…. lots of trim. But in its current form, it was ready for coronation. I am very happy with the new hoop skirt. It [...]
Posted by: Alysten on: May 26, 2009
Ok… so cartridge pleating is the fine art of taking 5 yards of fabric, triple pleating it to the size of 35 inches and attaching it to a waistband 90 degrees horizontally. Lessons learned (or now I remember why I haven’t done this in 8 years): 5 yards of cotton velvet is [bleep]ing heavy. Heavy [...]
Posted by: Alysten on: May 26, 2009
The second sleeve is done and the bodice is more complete. I need to add additional trim to “disguise” the machine sewing of the silk. And more documentation is needed for the pattern of the beading. So say the pelicans and the laurels.
Posted by: Alysten on: May 26, 2009
Sumptuary statute: None shall wear in his apparel: Any silk of the color of purple, cloth of gold tissued, nor fur of sables, but only the King, Queen, King’s mother, children, brethren, and sisters, uncles and aunts; and except dukes, marquises, and earls, who may wear the same in doublets, jerkins, linings of cloaks, gowns, [...]
Posted by: Alysten on: May 26, 2009
The Elizabethan cawl or caul was a small cap, often pinned over a bun, and worn with other headwear including tall hats. Cauls were mainly made of fabric, and were often decorated with blackwork, ribbon, embroidery, couching, pearls, gems and spangles. Applicable decorations are dictated by Sumptuary Law.
Posted by: Alysten on: May 26, 2009
I have been working on HRM fencing doublet off and on since around June. This outfit has become one of my favorite SCA projects to date. It has not been without its challenges and cursing… but it has given me my first “So there I was…”story (which gives me nothing but giggles when I think [...]
Posted by: Alysten on: May 26, 2009
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