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Great response from tailor on Persian!

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I corresponded with Mistress Roxane Farabi, who sent me to her tailor re: my questions about color and pattern choice for artisan class.  Master Safi al-Khansaa’ was very kind and these are her comments: Both cotton and wool were commonly used…especially for the inner layers, which, especially for the working classes, is what would have been worn.  Silk, if used, would have been probably only on the top layer.  Men especially, only used silk on their outer layers, as any garment next to their skin had to be cotton to be in keeping with the Hadith. Most of the coats … Continue reading Great response from tailor on Persian!

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Stash pics

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So here’s the loot that I crowed about yesterday.  The pic on the left used flash, the one on the right is natural light only.  Click on either to enlarge. From the top: Mostly rayon jacquard – 4 yards.Joba?  Needs lining, pref silk. (Note, I allowed rayon in this case because it’s my first set, rayon is still cellulose, and it shines like silk.  Also, the odds of the universe dumping a neat SET of silk fabrics in my lap in time to sew before Gulf Wars (mid March) are astronomical.) Linen with rayon machine embroidery, 3.5+ yards.  This is … Continue reading Stash pics

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Linen hose

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Above-the-knee linen hose.  Made of the same stuff as my smocked apron.  I haven’t finished the top edge yet – not sure how and where to cut them off.  I’ll probably work on it at Saltare, where I plan to wear them. A quick recap of 14thc garb, linen version: Hair – Sewn-up doubled plaits, as in AOTC listpic.  CHECK.Shift – Still wearing my very first ‘made from a diagram not a pattern’ cotton shift.  Must replace soon with a linen version that has a smooth hemline.  But daggy hemline doesn’t show.Hose – Almost CHECK.Shoes – CHECK.Pattens – Still to … Continue reading Linen hose

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Spliced cord

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I’m getting ready for Saltare, and using the event as a deadline for some new accessories.  This here is a new drawstring pouch, which is more appropriate for my 14thc versatile gown than my leather pouch. (Also the leather pouch won’t work on the dainty loveliness that is my apprentice belt.  I think the leather pouch has been Overcome by Events, and didn’t even last a year.  Oh well.) I used the wool bits I got out of that thrifted men’s wool blazer (remember my detachable sleeves?) and some blue wool/silk embroidery floss that I originally thought I might use … Continue reading Spliced cord

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Holiday wrap

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Just a quick post to sum up what I managed to do over the holidays.  (Note to self: Close office from Dec 24 to Jan 1.  Just give in.) Added about 20" to my weaving project.  This brings the total to 51" woven so far.  I warped on 5.5 yards, so there’s a LONG way to go.  20" represents 1 day’s spinning, which yielded 8 plied bobbins of semi-worsted yarn.  (Carded, not combed…but I haven’t figured out how to ‘spin woolen’ versus ‘spin worsted’.  I think I’m probably spinning worsted.) Bluebonnet gown is wearable.  Yes, I want to see a … Continue reading Holiday wrap

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Fitted cotehardie tricks

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This is a little collection of tricks I’m learning as I do mine and my husband’s cotes.  I’ll probably be adding to it as we go along. Fabric needed for Greet’s versatile gown: 5 yards, 60" wide.Fabric needed for Daan’s cote: 2 yards, 60" wide. FITTING SOMEONE ELSE, MALE Pin the four panels on them, starting with the shoulders, and overlapping Enough at the center. You might need a gore at the center back (Daan needs a back gore 12" wide at hem). After the whole thing is pinned, use chalk (I like schoolboard chalk better than tailor’s) to draw … Continue reading Fitted cotehardie tricks

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Bluebonnet basted!

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Look what’s coming along… (You knew I couldn’t stay away from my kit for very long, right?) Hey, it’s even better than this…the sleeves are jointed and set in!  I’m taking the whole thing to Project Night tomorrow – hopefully someone will trim the points off the gore hems, which will make walking MUCH easier. I’m discovering I know how to walk in a train already – those ballet steps!  Ronde de jamb and tomber work quite well (I’m sure I’m not spelling them correctly) to kick the baby train out of the way so I can change direction. This … Continue reading Bluebonnet basted!

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Chausses for Daan

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Finally got a basic pattern, a piece of time, and my husband in the same place.  So this weekend we got a chausse sloper made.  Now I can figure out what pieces of fabric to use.  (It’s clear from our fitting exercise that I will have to fit the actual leg fabric also – but I’ll do the braies first so he can be wearing those. I’m using the La Fleur de Lyse pattern you can buy here for a basic starting point.  However, I notice several things: The hose leg was just about perfect for Daan right off the … Continue reading Chausses for Daan

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Portable desk

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Okay, this isn’t at first very medieval looking. It’s a fabric desk marketed for how it’s shown, as a construction gadget.  However….it’s foldable, and light, and hangs from just two loops, so it’s got great possibilities as TENT FURNITURE.  Couldn’t you see this as a prep surface for cooking?  a sideboard or display surface in a classroom tent?  It’s fabric, so you can paint it with designs or pin into it to resist the wind…clearly I want one.  Get yours (or buy me one) at Amazon. Continue reading Portable desk