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This listing is for one crown, which will ship flat. To wear or display it as shown, you simply need to warm it (with a heat gun or hair dryer) until pliable and bend it to the shape of your forehead. Beautiful Scarlet Sorceress crown printed in two colors of thermoplastic for a screen accurate look - no paint required! Simply follow the fitting instructions and you have a custom fitted and ready to wear costume piece! An instruction sheet for fitting will be included with your order. Crown is offered in 2 versions - with or without side loops. The side loops are round notches that allow for easier attachment of an elastic or tie. A length of black 1/8" elastic will be included with the 'with loops' version. If a stronger hold is desired you can also use a 1/4" or 3/8" elastic available at most craft/sewing stores. The no loops version is the go-to for more advanced cosplayers and anyone who wishes to avoid using elastic. Attach this version of the headpiece using a costuming adhesive (either spirit gum or eyelash glue work great). USPS Ground Advantage (tracked!) shipping is included. Need it quicker? Upgrades to priority or express mail are available for an extra fee. Check out my shop for additional versions of this headpiece, as well as more Marvel-inspired headpieces, jewelry and mouse ears!
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Here is the beginning of my adventures into wired armature. For the upcoming creation, it would be ideal to bring to life a doll that has, at the very least, legs that are bendable at will. This means the doll can be posed to sit with bent knees and then stand again with straight&a
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I wrote before about my new project, a pink wool dress for scumming about camp in when it's cold and/or wet (as it so often is when reenacting in Wales...). Having found my inspiration, the next thing to do was to find a cutting pattern. When I made my first dress, I just used a variant of the 'rectangles and triangles' method which is espoused by my reenactment group. For my wedding dress, being all posh and fancy, I tried something based on the Gothic Fitted Dress theory of Robin Netherton and Tasha Kelly. This time, I wanted to try something that is actually based on archaeology. So, I went for a spin through the Kyrtles/Cotes/Tunics/Gowns section of I. Marc Carlson's 'Some Clothing of the Middle Ages: Historical Clothing from Archaeological Finds' website. One of the first things that became apparent was that almost all of the finds listed have side gores which reach up to the armpit. The only ones that do not are two children's garments from Herjolfsnes (Nørlund #61 and #62), the Bocksten Bog Man's tunic, the Kragelund tunic and the Skjoldehamn tunic - the former two have gores at centre-front and centre-back which are inserted at waist height, whilst the latter three have gores at these points, plus similarly sized gores at the sides. One could argue that the style with full-length side gores is an earlier style, which disappeared with the 14th Century revolution in fit and only remained in obscure outposts on the fringes of Europe where life was a daily struggle and news of any sort, never mind up-to-date fashion, arrived decades late if at all (i.e. Herjolfsnes, Greenland). This is an entirely plausible argument. However, as I said before, this is my inspiration: Haine (Hate), Felonie and Vilanie. Roman de la Rose, c. 1365, France. University of Chicago Library, MS 1380, f. 2r. Although this image is from the 3rd quarter of the 14th Century, the costume is nearly identical to that used over 100 years earlier: Rebekah dresses Jacob in Esau's clothes. Maciejowski Bible, c. 1250, France. Morgan Library, MS M. 638. Source. Note how loose and unfitted the dress is in the torso. It is kirtled up over a hidden belt, just like those of Haine, Felonie and Vilanie. Also, like them, it has sleeves which are loose in the upper half and fitted in the lower half. Even her wrapped headdress is nearly identical to that of Felonie. The only visible difference is the open armpit in Rebekah's dress, a feature seen in several dresses in the Maciejowski Bible, which permits the wearer to slip her arms out and, once the sleeves are tied behind her back, essentially have a sleeveless dress. However, as far as I'm aware, this feature is only seen in the Maciejowski Bible. Anyway, I personally think the similarities far outweigh the differences. It is enough to convince me that this style of garment lasted long past the point it was fashionable, past the 'fit revolution' of the mid-1300s and into the latter half of the 14th Century, not only in remote regions but also in France and likely in England too. There it was likely relegated to the old, the unfashionable and most of all the poor. Certainly, in such cultural backwaters as rural Wales, I think the argument for the old-fashioned, unfitted dress is quite strong. Equally, I think it is plausible to conjecture that with the old styles, the old cutting patterns were retained for this sort of dress. ...that is how I rationalised it to myself, anyway. ^_^ So... a dress with long gores running from armpit to hem. The obvious choice for archaeological inspiration was Greenland, not only because there are more garments than anywhere else, but also because there is not one but two English-language books and, as I said before, I'm an ignorant monoglot. First, was the choice between a "12 gore gown" or an "8 gore gown" (the "10 gore gown" being a myth based on a mis-reading of Nørlund's pattern diagrams for gowns #41 and #38). I chose an 8 gore version as a) there are more 8-gore garments than 12-gore garments in the Greenland finds, but also because b) it would be a lot easier to fit. Initially, I went for Nørlund #39: Nørlund #39, from Herjolfsnes, Greenland. Radiocarbon dated to 1380-1530. Pattern drawing by I. Marc Carlson, based on Nørlund. Source. Nørlund believed this to be a woman's garment. Also, I liked that the two side gores are not simple right-angle triangles - rather, the entire torso section is quite rectangular, only flaring out from the waist down (this is not terribly clear on Marc Carlson's re-drawing). The originals were, in fact, cut not as two triangles but as two trapezoids with two small rectangles sewn on top. However, the more I looked at the measurements, the more I couldn't rationalise it to myself. In particular, this: length from shoulder 123cm, chest circumference 102cm (Medieval Garments Reconstructed', Fransen, Nørgaard and Østergård). Now, I'm 5'5", maybe UK size 10-12 but busty. The average medieval woman was around 5'2" (depending on which burial ground analysis you go by) and I'm suspecting at least those living in Greenland were fairly malnourished and slight. A 102cm chest is, to put it mildly, enormous even on me. Equally, a 123cm length is a little short (bang on mid-calf length on me). So, in short, I suspect this was not a woman's garment. So, I turned to the other garment I'd been eyeing, Nørlund #42: Nørlund #42, from Herjolfsnes, Greenland. No radiocarbon dating. Pattern drawing by I. Marc Carlson, based on Nørlund. Source. Nørlund considered this to be a man's garment because of the relatively long sleeves and the fact that the pocket slits are low, at the middle of the thigh. However, I think the width-to-length ratios are much more plausible for a women's garment: length from shoulder 123cm, chest circumference 79cm. With a modern bra, my widest bust circumference is about 90cm, so I think it is plausible that a woman who was a few inches shorter, a few cup sizes smaller and rather less well fed than I am would fit this garment. Also, the sleeve length is 54cm. My sleeve length should be about 56cm. The adults' long-sleeved garments listed in 'Medieval Garments Reconstructed' have sleeves of 50-59cm length. So, the sleeve length is neither implausible for a woman, nor is is really "relatively long" compared to the other Greenland garments. Finally, the pocket slits. Reading from the cutting diagram in 'Medieval Garments Reconstructed' it is 44cm from the shoulder (give or take, considering the drape of the gore). Now, on me that hits smack-bang on the navel. Certainly not mid-thigh length. On the average height medieval man (5'7") the pocket slits would be in line with the base of the sternum - comically short. It rather makes me wonder whether Nørlund managed to take proper measurements of the garments at all. (A final, final point is one that my husband made: the gore shapes. Men, in general, have a more consistent circumference between armpit and iliac crest. This is particularly true of men who do lots of physical labour and heavy lifting (farmers, quarrymen, builders, etc.), who often develop a barrel-shaped torso. Women, in contrast, generally have torsos that vary in circumference - particularly women who do not wear bras and/or women who need to accommodate pregnancies. This could account for the rectangular shape of the torso part of the gores in #39 vs. the near-right-angle-triangle shape of the gores in #42.) Anyway, that's my argument that Nørlund #42 is a woman's garment and that it's a good garment for me to base my dress on. What do you think?
In this tutorial, you will learn how to make an off-the-shoulder dress with this quick guide. This stunning off-the-shoulder dress is easy to sew and can be worn for almost any occasion. Click here to see this off-the-shoulder dress tutorial.
My 5 year old Little C had a really exciting last couple of weeks. Not only did she graduate playschool, she started to learn how to sew on her very own (pink!) little sewing machine. She’s wanted to start learning to sew on a machine for a long time, and when Janome contacted me and...
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This listing is for one crown, which will ship flat. To wear or display it as shown, you simply need to warm it (with a heat gun or hair dryer) until pliable and bend it to the shape of your forehead. Beautiful Scarlet Sorceress crown printed in two colors of thermoplastic for a screen accurate look - no paint required! Simply follow the fitting instructions and you have a custom fitted and ready to wear costume piece! An instruction sheet for fitting will be included with your order. Crown is offered in 2 versions - with or without side loops. The side loops are round notches that allow for easier attachment of an elastic or tie. A length of black 1/8" elastic will be included with the 'with loops' version. If a stronger hold is desired you can also use a 1/4" or 3/8" elastic available at most craft/sewing stores. The no loops version is the go-to for more advanced cosplayers and anyone who wishes to avoid using elastic. Attach this version of the headpiece using a costuming adhesive (either spirit gum or eyelash glue work great). USPS Ground Advantage (tracked!) shipping is included. Need it quicker? Upgrades to priority or express mail are available for an extra fee. Check out my shop for additional versions of this headpiece, as well as more Marvel-inspired headpieces, jewelry and mouse ears!
Here is an easy diy doll sleeping bag for my girl's dolly. Since she was the one doing the sewing (yes my 4 year old made this!) we really did keep it simple :)
My kids are obsessed with sewing right now! Kids love working with their hands, and sewing is a fantastic way to engage so many of their skills and systems all at once. Related posts: Easy DIY Paper Flowers Easy felt sun pendants 19 Kids Craft Supplies to Inspire Creativity Recycled Cardboard Spring Nature Craft
Scarlet and I recently started attending "Messy Art" class and she loves it! So we can do some messier art (like painting) at home, I thought I'd make her a smock to protect her cute
**EU customers please note there might be additional custom charges** •• ALL items are made when order, for both standard size and custom size •• This classic 1950s inspired suit is a must-have for any fashionista who can't get enough vintage-ness. Top and skirt, fully lined, i can make skirt into a swing style too if you want please email me. •• Custom made: instructions will be sent after you purchase •• Standard size: US Size Size 2: bust 32.5" (83cm) - waist 26" (66cm) - Bum 36" (91.5cm) Size 4: bust 34" (86.5cm) - waist 27" (69cm) - Bum 37" (94cm) Size 6: bust 35.5" (89cm) - waist 28-28.5" (71-72.5cm) - Bum 38" (96.5cm) Size 8: bust 37.5" (95cm) - waist 29.5" (75cm) - Bum 39.5" (100cm) Size 10: bust 39" (99cm) - waist 31.5-32" (80-81.5cm) - Bum 41.5" (106cm) Size 12: bust 41" (104cm) - waist 33" (84cm) - Bum 43" (109cm) Size 14: bust 43" (109cm) - waist 35" (89cm) - Bum 45" (114cm) Size 16: bust 45" (114cm) - waist 37" (94cm) - Bum 46.5" (118cm) materials: you can choose from many materials (see photos above) it takes 2-3 weeks for make + ship. Any questions please email. Yes i do make other designs as well send me the pic then i'll create a custom listing for you thank you
Angry Birds-I heard something about a game?
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Hello! It’s Patchwork Quilt Along day, and I’m happy to be sharing the blocks for month seven! This month’s block is the Propeller block, and it was a simple one to make! I’m still pulling from my scraps for the blocks and backgrounds…this month’s blocks feature some left overs from Miss Scarlet, Ann’s Arbor, and […]
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Wooden shoes, also known as Sabots by the French and Clogs by the Dutch were footwear for peasants. The wooden shoe that many people associa...
