Trimaholic: April 2006

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Outfit 1: Green Bliaut (?)

Tasks:

1. Tighten elastic around upper arms (it's way too loose)

2. Tighten body somewhat, up the length of the side seams

3. Cut sleeves from elbow down to be more like the "chemise" version's sleeves.

4. Make a brown velveteen corsage to wear over, like Eowyn's (sp?) battle outfit. Client plans to wear the corsage over other things too.

DONE!

Outfit 2a: Underdress (kirtle)

Goal: Make an undergown that will work kind of like a kirtle with a tight sleeve, some sheen visible under the crepe overdress, some fullness under the overgown, and be cool enough to wear in the Florida weather.

Tasks:

Decide which fabric - crepe de chine, heavy habotai or charmeuse

Outfit 2b: Over gown (PENDING)

It's crepe and sheer. Somewhat like a cotehardie, chinese tunic and Irish Dress.

Tasks:

1. Add bell sleeves in black crepe with fabric trim around upper arm.

2. Add fabric trim up the center seams

3. Make black kirtle/undergown (based on the shape of the existing underdress - see 2a)

Outfit 3: Gauze Bliaut (?) Underdress (COMPLETE)

This needs some kind of overdress! I was kind of thinking an Irish dress style, but am open to suggestions....

NOTE: These sleeves are how I've been requested to shape the sleeves on the green "bliaut." Also, the ties/bows at the shoulders will be removed post haste!