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

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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

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First fitted dress

In July 2014, I ventured to make my first fitted dress, using purple linen. I drafted the pattern myself, and used a dress form to fit and adjust it. The dress is completely hand-sewn, and I flat-felled all of the inner seams so the linen would not unravel. I learned how to insert gores in the skirt. I also hand-bound all 48 eyelets for the … Continue reading First fitted dress

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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

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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

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Leather glasses case

In August-September 2017, I made this leather case to hold my old-timey reading glasses and a bodkin (for lacing stays). First I created a felted wool liner, and I used this to protect the glasses until the case was done. Then I measured, cut, and embossed the leather, stitched it together, burnished the edges, and polished the case. It has slits in the back so … Continue reading Leather glasses case

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