Sewing machine, part the second

[mcnutcase]

So, I hemmed up the jeans. The machine was OK with it, apart from the inseams; those were simply too thick to allow the foot to ride over them, so I finished up leaving them undone; the sewing's secure, and the jeans look fine, so I won't bother doing that final part by hand. Even the trick from my mum (when sewing over seams in thick fabric, use a

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[voxwoman]

I think doublet & breeches are a more difficult project that a dress and bodice. (not a corset, however).

I think it has to do with the crotch of the pants.

doing a trial run of the pattern in muslin (cheesecloth?) will let you easily figure out what (if anything) in the pattern needs alteration.

My only comment is really: We want to see pictures!

[mcnutcase]

I can show you pictures of the shirt and hat being modelled, and I'll ask Kendra to take photos during the construction of the other stuff (I may even find a tripod-like thing so as to remove the need for flash, since I *hate* flash when I'm trying to concentrate, almost as much as the blue-eyed kitty hates flash at any time (I think his eyes are more sensitive to light than the black kitty's yellow eyes)) and of course of the finished product.

Funny thing... I've never worked Faire before, but while Kendra and I were buying fabric for her costume, the lady cutting the ribbon asked if I was one of the actors. I had to answer "not yet", but it seems I already have the right look going with the whole beard and long hair thing...

[mcnutcase]

And here's a picture: Clicky. There are other pictures in the same gallery related to costuming.

[towering_tart]

Sounds like you are off to a good start.
If you DO end up making Niwikki's costume, I recommend two things. 1) Make the skirt(s) first. They are easier than they appear. And you will want them done before you start the bodice. 2) Take Mary Wine's bodice-making class (if it's being offered) as early as you can. You can apply what you have learned to your project, and you can buy the steel boning at the costume trailer for pennies per piece.
Good luck, and I'll see you soon. Do you know which household you'll be joining?

[mcnutcase]

Thanks for the advice! We've been getting a lot of advice, but it's all welcome...

Not sure what household I'll be joining, but there was talk of a need for forge people at Victor's birthday party... and that sounds fun to me. I'll be figuring it out once I know where I can fit in :)