A close-up of the embroidery and pearls on the Lady's sleeve
This is the first of a ‘Gallery’ of images I’m going to put up on my blog, to show some of the embroidery and beadwork I’ve finished over the years. This petal bag is a love…
the cape is sewn from wool Fabric, lined with cotton canvas. decorated with machine embroidery. fits perfectly with a fantasy costume.
The local SCA group is running a unique activity through their newcomer's group. The Midwinter celebration and the upcoming Coronation are both Viking themed, so the newcomer's group is hosting weekly meetings to learn various skills to help everyone (both new and long term members) make full outfits. So far we have had: basic sewing, Viking men's garb, Vikings women's garb, pattern drafting, construction days, Viking treasure necklaces and lampwork beads. We are going to have more construction days and nalbinding at least. I volunteered to teach basic embroidery and Viking wire weaving, so maybe these classes as well. I am usually a late period girl, but it is so much fun to meet up each week and work on something that I am jumping on the band wagon! Since the Baronial colors are black and gold with a little bit of white I used these colors to make my new dress. Also, I had this linen and the threads in my stash. When I construct early time period SCA stuff, I usually iron the seam allowance out and then use a simple running stitch in a contrasting color to stitch down the seam allowance. Some of the others people in the group have suggested chain stitch, so I am trying chain stitch. I really like the way this is looking, but it is so much slower than running stitch and requires so much thread! Here is the first piece with the seam treatment. I have also worked on the neck opening. I hand stitched the hem on the neckline and did a quick stitched tack bar down at the bottom of the keyhole (see the little black bar about half a centimeter from the keyhole). I find that this tack bar prevents tearing down the front of the shirt, tunic or dress. I then did some herringbone stitch around the neckline. The stitch closest to the neck opening is simple herringbone. Then I wanted to do some decorative interlace to add some more interest. I have had a few people ask me how I do this stitch so I am going to try and explain it here. First I do two sets of running stitch, keep the stitches parallel and the same number in both the outer and inner rows. Once the running stitch is completed, I start a second color. I knot this color on the back of the embroidery and then bring it to the front of the embroidery under one of the running stitches. The yellow thread is laced through the running stitch entirely on the surface of the dress. You could use just about any pattern you want, but I like this simple one. Once completed it looks like this. Look carefully down at the bottom of the keyhole, notice the mistake? I did not have the same number of stitches in my outer and inner rows.....I had to get a bit creative, but I think it still looks ok. One question I have gotten is if you can wash this kind of embroidery and the answer at least for me is yes. This red tunic has been washed in the washing machine (but never put in the dryer) probably 20 times in the past 8 years since it was made. Other than the red silk fading and dying some of the embroidery, the stitching still looks good. I also like the color contrast of the green with the yellow for the surface interlacing stitch, there is much more contrast so both colors still show up. The white I was using with the yellow gets a bit lost against the yellow on the black dress.
Now that I had found my “inspiration” it was time to take a closer look at the pattern and see how I can reproduce it! :-D For me, once I figure out the pattern (either from a grave drawing or a pi…
The cape is sewn from wool Fabric, lined with cotton canvas. Decorated with machine embroidery. The front part closes with hooks and eyelets Fits perfectly with a fantasy costume.
Hand embroidered knot work design using pulled chain stitch
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Close-up of the applique and embroidery on the hood
If you enjoy blackwork – or if you haven’t tried it but are keen to – here’s a wonderful online resource for an extensive collection of blackwork filling patterns – and it’s free! Kim over at String or Nothing has put together a four-part PDF just loaded with blackwork patterns. You can download all four ...
Chain stitch is a must-have in your embroidery vocabulary! These valuable tips will show you the way to work curves and corners, join the ends and save the thread as you chain stitch.
Viking Tunic "Ingvar the Sailor" Woolen tunic with trim, hand stitching, and linen accents In this addition to the "Viking" collection, we proudly present the "Ingvar the Sailor" short-sleeved woolen tunic. This T-shaped tunic, crafted from remarkably soft and luxurious 100% natural wool in captivating hues, brings both comfort and style to the forefront. Notable for its unique design and extra finishing, it features shortened sleeves and flax linen accents that adorn the neckline, bottom hem, and sleeves. What sets this tunic apart is the linen accent on the neckline, which boasts an extraordinary and exquisite shape. The trim skillfully draws a distinct line within this linen insert, adding a touch of elegance to the design. Further enhancing its appeal are the hemp ropes in two colors, ornating the unique trim developed by ArmStreet. One of the hemp cords at the the neckline and sleeves is embroidered around in hundreds of tiny stitches made entirely by hand with flax linen thread. The other shade of hemp cord provides additional depth to the neckline decoration, along with herringbone stitches in flax linen thread of a different color. The trim is inspired by Viking artistry and adds a distinctive and authentic touch to your attire. All together, they create extraordinary synergy and give a refined touch to this exceptional tunic. We've selected the best combinations of wool shade, flax linen accents, contrasting trims, and finishings for this tunic. After trying both contrasting and same-shade linen hand stitching around the hemp cord for every color combination, we provide you with only the best solutions. This tunic encapsulates the spirit of Viking exploration, ready to accompany you on your own adventures. Please note: only the following color combinations are available. To check how to measure yourself, please click here. Please contact us if you have any additional questions.
Today a special treat for you: My hand sewn 14th century hood with daggings, long liripipe & chain stitch embroidery. Still my favorite medieval hood project.
