Posted by: Alysten on: July 26, 2010
I have been working on a cassock that will become part of the barony’s rapier champion regalia. All that’s left is to attach the sleeves and paint the rapier logo on the front. Project details: Red linen cassock lined in black linen (Barony of Bhakail colors) Pewter buttons Applique flame and salamander logo No standing [...]
Posted by: Alysten on: January 22, 2010
I have been working on artwork for a black work cuff for a set of linen gloves. The artwork is wider than a cuff for my hand size should be. I have instead turned them into black work cuffs for a shift.
Posted by: Alysten on: January 11, 2010
Here is a picture of the glove in progress: I am using a combination of stitches: standard fill, running and stem. I am using DMC black cotton tatting thread and DMC light effects light gold. Here is a close up of the embroidery:
Posted by: Alysten on: January 11, 2010
I am working on a pair of linen blackwork gloves for my late period kit. Glove making is an art form. I have drafted the hand pattern not less than 6 times. I finally have a working pattern that fits well. The finger gussets are still a work in progress. The thumb pattern was the [...]
Posted by: Alysten on: July 27, 2009
Completed dress:
Posted by: Alysten on: June 25, 2009
At Roses I had the pleasure of spending time with folks I respect and admire a lot. I also spent a bit of time admiring their properly constructed English garb. It seems that while you can find Elizabethan court garments fairly easily, finding good quality every day wear is not as simple to find. Either [...]
