Celestial Cape
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Category: machine sewing
Dress: plain to snazzy
I made this blue linen dress about a year ago. The bodice is cut on the bias so it is just stretchy enough to pull over your head, no lacing required! And the sleeves are short so it is cooler at summer events. However, it was kinda plain and blah. After inspiration from another source, I decided to enhance the dress to simulate a layered … Continue reading Dress: plain to snazzy
The Virtue of Cleanliness
In October 2014, I made a dress for the event “Simply Allegorical: A Masque in Venice” in Worcester, Mass., on November 15, 2014. This event was a competition to replicate a medieval allegorical illustration or other inspiration. Details: http://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=2682 I chose to work with this illustration of the Virtue of Cleanliness. Here are some in-progress photos of the dress. I used the same pattern that I … Continue reading The Virtue of Cleanliness
Bow bag
In September 2014, I made a bag for Dave’s bow. I used a brown tweedy wool that I purchased at Savers for a couple of dollars per yard. I made several pockets for the outside of the bag for storing extra bow strings and other accessories. It has a loop at the top for hanging, and a hemp strap (for which I used a hemp … Continue reading Bow bag
Throne bags
In June 2016, several of the Canton of the Towers members collaborated to create 2 throne bags for the new royal thrones. (The creating of the royal thrones was led by Peter the Red.) These bags are designed to protect the thrones during storage and transport to events. They are canvas on the outside, with strong web strapping all around. They are lined with wool, … Continue reading Throne bags
Filling the Royal Toy Chest 2016
On April 5, 2016, I helped to organize a Canton of the Towers project in which we gathered to create toys and other items to fill the East Kingdom royal toy chest. Over a dozen people gathered. We made small felt and other toys, as well as cloth bags in which to put them. In many cases, we matched a toy to a story book. … Continue reading Filling the Royal Toy Chest 2016
A Medieval Journey 