Day: August 19, 2004

I’ve been using my in the house time lately to do some sewing. Mr. Tim has his computer set up in the front room, I sew and watch TV and he computes. I tried to make a cotehardie (they’re very fashionable here in Atlantia), but my complete lack of ability to do reasonable sleeves stopped me, so it turned out more like a 1500’s kirtle with detachable sleeves. This is OK, but it needed something, so I found some lightweight red fabric and made an underdress. This dress will be good for events where I’m working as it is informal, but still looks good. I want to make an apron and a turban style head wrappy thing to wear with it. It will complete the look. The next project is Steppe dweller garb for me and Tom. We have an event in November called Cossacks, Mongols and Huns and I’d like to make a coat and trousers combo in the Mongolian style. It should be pretty warm in case the weather is crummy and I can do a few layers in case it is not. I’m currently looking for sources of inspiration. Thankfully we have a local expert on Eastern style and she’s agreed to do an A&S class for the canton. It’ll be fun to be comfortable at an event.