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Ever since hruggles mentioned it, I've been toying with the idea of going to October Crown. This would of course necessitate new garb, most likely of the 13th/14th century variety. So, when a friend of mine gave me 31yds of linen, in varying hues at 3yds or more each, my mind started working overtime. Now, I'll be the first to admit that my knowledge of medieval fashion is limited to what I learned in my History of Costume class, so I am by no means an expert here, but I do know what I like.
So, I think I'm going for a fitted dress, probably between 4 and 6 gores, with a cyclas over the top. Haven't decided on colours yet, depends on how much fabric the mock up takes, which I won't know until I actually make the pattern.

E also needs a new frock. Her pink faire frock still fits, I just need to let down the hem, but she nerds a new undergown. I'll most likely use the celery green linen, 'cause, you know, pink and green rock. For the pattern, I'm pretty sure I'll be using a Norse underdress pattern found at silverdor.org. Looks very much like a T-tunic when done. (hruggles has made a couple, so I've seen the pattern in action.)

Before I get started on all these new projects though, I need to finish the paletot. The weather is cool enough in the mornings to be able to enjoy it, and it continues to glare at me from its spot on the dress form.

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After much cursing of the lining that isn't pink, I managed to get the sleeve lining sewn together.  I need to hand stitch it in today, then I can call the blasted sleeves done.  Except for the hemming and trimming of course. 

And speaking of trimming, I've decided to go with virginiadear 's most excellent suggestion of jet beads.  Faux in this case.  So the plan is to get all the ruffles on, putting it in a wearable state, then start adding the beads.

As the rest of the work on this is all hand work, it'll become my carry along project.  A mom's gotta have something productive to do while her daughter is at therapy.   Also good for sitting in front of the t.v. and watching Project Runway. 

I also worked on, wait for it.....the corset.  *gasp*  I know, it's been ages since I touched it.  Poor thing has been gazing forlornly at me from the corner of my sewing table for months.  I got 4 more boning channels sewn on, I'll do some more tonight.  I'd like to get this done by the 15th.  Compleatly doable if I work on it every night.  then I can get started on my long planned 1893 Empire.

I HAVE SLEEVES!  There are actually sleeves on my paletot.  I still need to add lining to the sleeves, but, I HAVE SLEEVES!  And even a little trim.  Pics tomorrow, when I;ll hopefully have a little sunlight.  The rain is back.  *sigh*

I think I've got the sleeve for the paletot worked out.  I sewed the latest draft up, an it looks pretty good.  I'll need to shorten it by 1/2" at the elbow, and widen it an inch from the elbow down.   It's got a nice bit of ease from the elbow up, which is what I want in a jacket, but it's fairly tight once it passes the elbow.  It would be uncomfortable worn over long sleeves.   Of course, this meens another muslin to check everything.   I'll do the patterning tonight, then get the muslin taken care of tomorrow.   Wish me luck!

Well. Been decidedly not productive lately. Also haven't had access to the home computer. But just figured out I could post via email on my new phone! How cool is that?

I finally got around to drafting another sleeve for the paletot. I've got a pic here somewhere.....I think.

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Thinking trim here.  I did a small sample of the trim I have in mind and am not sure where I want to go with it.
( trim pics.. )

Suggestions?

dealt with, though not in the usual way.  Not having enough pink to make a facing (no way was I going to try to fold this up in the usual fashion) I opted for binding.  Once I get the 3+ yds of hem stitched down, I'll then stitch the bound edge down so it has the typical tuck you se in lined jackets.  (not sure that made much sense)
Now it's on to making the bias ruched trim for neckline, cuff, and hem.

almost done.  Ben sewing a lot, hope to be done tonight.  Will post more then.

For now.  I think I have a pretty good draft now, but am having issues getting it together.  Tired.  And what's with these period sewing texts?  They treat sleeves like an afterthought.  "Draft sleeve with the scale"  Nothing else.  Soooo useful.  Nothing about getting the 2 blasted pieces together.  I think I need to "hold" some fullness in one side at the elbow, but can't for the life of me decide where. 
( So, pics of one and two )

Fail.  Not epic, but fail.  Going to make a few tweaks, then I'll put up the pics.