Alison Kannon is an avid costumer and a rabid historical martial arts and fencing enthusiast. She has been studying and teaching Sixteenth Century European martial arts since 2001. She is an enthusiastic historical re-enactor and created Elizabethanmafia.com in order to share her research of the fashion, culture, and martial arts of Early Modern England.
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Category Archives: Sewing
Tonight was spent…
Getting my oil changed, eating sushi, and… Cutting out the muslin for my new arming cotte.
Posted in Fighting, Pictures, Sewing
Tagged 2012 Project Plans, Arming Doublet, Fighting, Project, Sewing
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Fall Muster
This past weekend was Gardiner’s Company Fall Muster and I had a fabulous time. Projects Started and Completed: I started one new sewing project for Fall Muster: a new pair of linen trunk hose for my husband. I also wanted … Continue reading
Winning!
Today was our office Halloween party. It was a potluck lunch with games and a costume contest. I had a fabulous time and my silver silk steampunk gown even won first place in the costume contest.
To Do List Progress
I made some progress on the To Do list: Finish commission up to hem Clean sewing room Clean bedroom Finish Mending Red trunkhose Blue fencing doublet Day shade Green doublet sleeves Make Shirt Make Brais Pattern Pourpoint Cut out pink … Continue reading
Cleaning Shop
While most of my friends are at Pennsic I’ve decided to take take this week to plow through some projects that have been sitting on my To Do list for a little too long. The first thing I did was … Continue reading
Finishing Touches
I’ve spent the last several evening putting the final touches on my latest article for Foundations. I’ve enjoyed expanding my sewing horizons with this project but I am looking forward to finishing up some commission stuff once I get it … Continue reading
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July everyone! We’re spending this holiday enjoying the sun in lovely Nags Head, NC. Yesterday we visited the beach and the current resting place of the Francis E Waters, a 19th century schooner who’s remains are currently … Continue reading
Updates-New Job Edition
My new position has been keeping me incredibly busy. It’s just about all I can do to get take out on the way home before stumbling into bed. But it’s worth it and I’m really enjoying my new job. Keeping … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011 Project Plans, Cut & Thrust, Fencing, Fighting, Project, Sewing
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New Foundations Article Published!
I missed posting this last week but my latest Foundations Revealed article, 1903 Savoye Corset: Patent 74093, was published last week. It’s outside of my usual area of interest but I’m very excited about this project and very pleased with … Continue reading
Posted in Pictures, Sewing, Tutorials
Tagged Foundations Revealed, Project, Sewing, Tutorial
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Alterations
So just a few days after my last post I formally accepted a Regulatory Associate position with the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. I’m very excited about this new opportunity. Since accepting the position I’ve been working furiously to get everything … Continue reading