Tag Archives: Flanders Gown

How to Tell When a Project Just Needs to be Shelved

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Alison

Sometimes it happens.  You had this fab idea for a project.  It was exciting and it really got your juices flowing.  But once you got further into it you realized that it wasn’t quite what you had had in mind … Continue reading →

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Flanders Gown Update

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Alison

Well, I’ve postponed this post for 3 days because I wanted to have pictures to go with it but I still haven’t taken them.  I think I must be the worst costumer ever but hopefully you all will forgive me. … Continue reading →

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Flanders Gown To-Do’s and Website Ponderings

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Alison

Sorry there was not a practice update this week.  I was very busy with work on Thursday and unable to make it out.  Hopefully this week will be easier and I will be able to make it out.  I’ve really … Continue reading →

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Practice Log 1/13/2011, etc

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Alison

Sorry for all the quiet last week.  With the ice storm we got last Tuesday and the holiday yesterday I’ve been completely thrown off schedule-wise. I did make it to practice last week although sadly it appears last week was … Continue reading →

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Another Completed Project

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Alison

I’ll be turning in my latest article for Foundations Revealed this evening after giving it one more review.  I’m pleased with the finished article and it’s been a lot of fun to work on.  It’s currently scheduled for publication in … Continue reading →

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Green Linen Kirtle: The Final Stretch

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Alison

There are now just 19 eyelets standing between me and finishing my new green linen kirtle!  There were 34 to do when I started and I’ve finished 15 so far.  It takes me about 5-6 min to do one eyelet … Continue reading →

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Mutinous Thoughts

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Alison

Last night while doing some work on my embroidered jacket I had the mutinous thought that I could just stop with the sleeves. They really would look lovely with my Flanders Gown.  I would be done so much sooner!  Hmmmmm…. … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Feel Like I’m Not Accomplishing Anything?

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Alison

I’m not quite sure what the issue is but lately I’ve found that I’ve been feeling very distracted with regards to my various projects and I haven’t been feeling like I’m really getting a lot done.  Oddly I’ve been feeling … Continue reading →

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A Flander’s Gown: Kirtle Pictures

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Alison

Last week I finally got off my bum and finished hemming my kirtle and I thought I should post some pictures.  I’m still debating what color I want to use for my guard but otherwise it’s finished!  Pictures are up … Continue reading →

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Frustration

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Alison

I spent all weekend working on my Flanders gown.  I completely finished pad stitching all the fur to the linen lining.  I cut out the new interlining.  I cartridge pleated the kirtle skirt to the bodice.  In other words I … Continue reading →

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