Tag Archives: Sewing

Of Bluing, Tent Cleaning, and Kirtles

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Alison

Share I spent most of this past weekend working on projects for various upcoming events.  My poor husband was on call all weekend which meant changing the planned projects around a bit but in the end I got quite a … Continue reading →

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Project: Green Linen GFG

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Alison

Share I’ve probably mentioned it here before but for the past year and a half at least I’ve had an unfinished green linen gothic fitted gown sitting on my shelf waiting to be picked back up.  It was all cut … Continue reading →

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5 Patterns from Reconstructing History that I Absolutely Love

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Alison

Share Looking for a pattern for a new project?  Here is a list of 5 patterns from Reconstructing History that I totally love: The Geoffrey Nightcap Embroidery Pattern: Created by Laura of Extreme Costuming this nightcap pattern is simple and … Continue reading →

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Mutinous Thoughts

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Alison

Share 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! … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Alison

Share 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 … Continue reading →

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My Second FR Article Has Been Finished!

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Alison

Share This afternoon I finished my second Foundations Revealed article and I’ll be turning it in a week from Monday.  This article will be a tutorial on 14th Century bias cut hosen and I’m very please with how it has … Continue reading →

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Published!

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Alison

Share We have just returned from our vacation but I wanted to share with you all that the article I was working on last month for Foundations Revealed has been published a month early!  Please feel free to visit their … Continue reading →

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A Flander’s Gown: Kirtle Pictures

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Alison

Share 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 … Continue reading →

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How I Used My Coif Pattern to Make a Forehead Cloth Pattern

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Alison

Share Since so many of you have expressed interest in more tutorials and demos I thought I would start off this week with a very simple one that a friend requested on Facebook not too long ago. The Question: How … Continue reading →

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Black Flowers

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Alison

Share While I have enjoyed the much needed break I took from my jacket I am now happily back to stitching again.   I spent about 4 hours on it two weekends ago while I visited and geeked with Kate and last night … Continue reading →

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