I made a coat! Yay for sewing things I can actually wear in real life! And it has pockets!( pictures )

Hey check out what I made!
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So.. I said I would post my sketches but my sketching skills suck so instead I'll post some of my inspiration ( images. )

So this is a fun thing too. Its an animated version of the bayeux tapestry. If you know what that is chances are you would enjoy watching this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDaB-NNyM8o

So I brought back the materials I needed to start an embroidery project that I've been planning for awhile now. I made a practice sampler where I experimented with stitches and such. I've decided on a form so now I"m going to begin on the garment itself. I'll be putting this pattern on the neckline and wrists of the blue gown that I just posted ( Read more... )

I found this entry on this woman's blog about her experience working at a clinic that offered abortions (among other health care). It was a really interesting personal story so I think you guys should take a look: http://yarnpirate.blogspot.com/2006/01/

Soooo I made a ( hood! )

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I was going to go to bed I really was but... then my sis sent me here http://lifehacker.com/software/plain-text/geek-to-live--incorporate-text-files-onto-your-desktop-213280.php with this handy dandy program ( Read more... )

So being bored I was doing what I was doing best and looking up old costume stuff. Some of the bookmarks I lost were concerning a certain turn of the 16th century German style. I found this other costumer's instructions for a typical hairstyle of the time. I decide to try it out and am very happy with the results. Imagine my veil padded, pleated, ( Read more... )