Still vintage though. The very early notice of a party with early 20th century theme inspired me to finally start making those more modern clothes. Still over 70 years out of date though.

I finished one dress and a slip just after easter. Tonight I finished a second dress. It looks great from the front - the collar and neckline are much more to my liking than the first one. But for some reason I decided to leave a slit at the top of the back neck, above the zip - and this opening turns into a hunchback when I put it on. So, not fun.

I did hem it with a bias binding, which I made from the scraps of the self fabric. I should be able to adjust the back to get rid of the extra fabric there. Hopefully anyway.

I also need proper foundation layers, becaue the fabric is a very light weight denim. It also needs a belt, and probably also shoulder pads. The shoulderpads were on my list - but the belt got added when I tried it on.

I have also started on some embroidery for the new peerage order. I'll finish that for Double Wars for delivery to other people there.

I also pulled out all the materials and measured out to make my Laurel cloak which has been on my list since last year when I dyed a wool/silk blend specifically for this.

I did a new design sketch of the idea, and made up templates for three sizes of leaves and three size of my badge. One large version will go on the back inside a massive Laurel wreath. Smaller versions will go all around the hem. My plan is to make this my event project for a while. Just for fun. I'll make a start at May Count this weekend, I hope. 

I could always just work on the lödöse mittens at home, but I think I might content myself to make that my sewing circle project.

Next up on the loom is some undyed wool, which I want to weave to be able to dye this summer. I have to make some samples though. At least one, because the sheep grey I got from colourmart is a yarn I have not tried before, and if I'm making just plan fabric with it, I want it to turn out good. I'll probably warp up 300 ends or so and sample it at different setts, and different drafts. Threading 4 shafts straight I can weave both tabby and 2/2 twill easily.

The other yarn I have is the white 11/1 from Garnhuset i Kinna, which is the same as the ray cloth. I could just plow on and do a simple tabby at 12 ends per cm and be happy with that, I think. 
What I want to make with the fabric is a new red 16th century petticoat kirtle.  

However, I am currently feeling no inspiration at all.

Preparations for tomorrow's sewing circle. I bought some sturdy cotton to make a toile or two out of. I am so excited! Yay!

Just wrote an article I really should have finished a long time ago. Will put it online after it's been published.

On Saturday night, a day after I got my writ I couldn't fall asleep, and lay tossing and turning. Turned out once I stopped doing that and started writing down my thoughts I had a fairly good idea of how I wanted to look during my vigil etc. I had vaguely pondered such things before and thought, would I want to be in my 1410 wardrobe or the 1560s, but come to no conclusion, but now I know for sure.

If I had had a year, or if the project was already on the way, I might have wanted to sit vigil in the blackworked jacket, but the style is a little too late to really feel right.

I quickly reigned in mad ideas, and took to heart the advice of my apprentice brother Sir William who said to me "I'm sure if you look in your closet you have something absolutely good enough to wear". Turns out I do, and considering my colours being green, white and black I have the vision ready in my mind.

I only have to make four new pieces: one dress, and a suit of ruffs (cuff x 2 and neck=3 parts). That is very doable. The only thing left to do was find the fabric for the dress. I'm sorry in advance but I'm not going to be posting pictures until after the event. I want to surprise others too! :) The ruffs I might update about, as there isn't much variation you can do to those. They'll be white linen with white lace.

Currently I'm inventorying my fabric stash. Check what I have in terms of lining fabric mostly, but also updating my list to make sure it is accurate.