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Well then...
*blows dust off of everything*
Apparently I have not posted anything here since the summer of 2016.
Huh.
Probably time to shake off the dust and use this room for costuming again, as I currently have the time to do so, and since I have been doing a whack of research it might be good to have someplace to put it all so I remember it. (hah)
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Late period shenanigans.
I have been wandering all over the mid-1500s as of the last couple of years. The German clothing I have been researching has very much caught my fancy and now my eye has turned to Flemish and late Tudor as well. I recently picked up some very lovely dark rose coloured cotton velvet. I intended for it to be another German, but pink just doesn't seem ( Read more... ) -
Landsknecht Action Pose!
I stood as guard for Domnail and Quilliams coronation. The moustache messed everyone up - moreso than the codpiece. *evil grin*
The halberds they made for the guards was a surprise, and absolutely perfect to finish the look.
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1880's Frippery - AKA The Black Widow, part two.
I opted for a separate skirt and bodice, that way I can mix and match pieces for future use should the opportunity present itself. I finally caved and bought a bodice pattern as I have never drafted anything like this and did not have the time to experiment. The skirt, however, I did draft myself and was very pleased with the result ( Read more... ) -
1880's Frippery - AKA The Black Widow
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And now a brief interlude - 1880's style
I have always wanted a Victorian gown. My Mom somehow was involved with a historical fashion show when I was very, very young, and I remember clearly the home we went to for the fittings. It was a large sunny attic room full of vintage clothing - these were the real deal, not reproductions - and I was completely enthralled. My Mom being a tiny ( Read more... ) -
Landsknecht progress - Wams
As mentioned previously, I do not work fast. However when things click, things tend to move rapidly. :0 ( Read more... ) -
Oh I'm a Landsknecht and I'm okay!
And now that I have earwormed you with Python tunes, I give you some pictures and some blather ( Read more... )
