We have your bottom half covered with the hose, but what about your top half? You’ll need a shirt and over tunic!
Mens’ Stirrup Hose
Good Morning everyone! Today’s post is about how to make a simple pair of joined hose! Read more ›
Making a Stocking Pattern
Wanna make stockings for your sexy 14-16th century kit?
Wanna be lazy and not have to draft or drape them?
YEAH, ME TOO! So join me and wrap your legs in duct-tape, it’s the best! Read more ›
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Red Dress
I recently found and marathoned through the fabulous Amazon show ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’! Its a funny show, with lots of beautiful costuming, set in 1957ish. The main character in particular has some amazing dresses. Read more ›
Pewter Casting: Horseshoe Pin
Earlier this year, our local medieval dress up group was going to hold a big event at a new site, and their logo is a flying horseshoe. Unfortunately, we were not able to hold the event this year due to all the fires in the area, but I still made a site token, and thought you guys might like to see how I made it!
Retro Dress Diary: Butterick 6018
New dress and new video!
If you don’t have time/sound for a video right now, here’s the transcript!
Laurel Gown
I joined the Order of the Laurel this past May, and made a new 1590’s Venetian dress for the occasion!
Polka Dot Farthingale: Part Three
The farthingale is completely done! Wooo! Here’s the final video showing how I put the skirt together: Read more ›
Polka Dot Farthingale: Part Two
Here’s part two for the farthingale! It shows how I constructed the bodice :D
Just like in part one, here’s a transcript of the video for those that would prefer non-moving dress diaries!
Polka Dot Farthingale: Part One
I have never made or even worn a hoop skirt, but after seeing how underwhelming my skirt volume was in pictures, I decided that it was time to poof things up! Read more ›
