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Autodidact in the genre of costuming, but BSc (Biochemistry) and Dip. Perf. Art (actress) to boot so I will geek at you from all angles.

"If we are anything we must be a democracy of the intellect. We must not perish by the distance between people and government, between people and power.... And that distance can only be conflated, can only be closed if knowledge sits in the homes and heads of people with no ambition to control others, and not up in the isolated seats of power."
J. Bronowski, The Ascent of man.

Getting back into it :)

Sat Nov 21, 2009, 12:40 AM
So, unfinished project pile is turning into finished project pile by the end of the year I hope :)

Well some anyway :) The stupid huge Spanish Frock of Doom (TM) is for Midwinter Coronation next year which gives me time to work on it but not rush it.

So currently I'm working on:
Reinette- getting the embroidery finished by the end of this month if I can. There is much less to do now thank goodness! I just need to hunt down some glue for some foil pieces and then I can get back to the sleeves.

1830s cotton dress- there is apparently an 1830s-40s event up north some time. I have to find some more info on it. The horsehair petticoat is nearly done. It just needs the waistband/ties so it can be worn. I have just got to fit the bodice and assemble the finished pieces to it. The skirt may well be separate just to make it easy to store. It's not a perfect period solution but I do have to consider my poor wardrobe!

1906 day dress. The progress is a little behind the 1830s dress but it too pretty much just neeeds assembling. The kimono/bretelle sleeve combination needs draping though.

1860s velveteen dress. I found my lace again and am keen on getting that one sorted.

1520s Swiss (or Kampfrau). I need this done if I go to CF. It will be cold at least one day!

Jubon- well the sleeves at least ;) I would like to wear my Valois again soon and I need new sleeves.

Ruffs. I need a new set of these as well ;) I may hunt out some extra gold lace so I can edge some linen.

Devious Info

  • Current Residence: Kiwiland
  • Interests: Everything, a student of the universe.
  • Favourite movie: Alien, Batman Returns, Batman Begins, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Green Mile, Dangerous Liasons
  • Favourite band or musician: Queen
  • Favourite genre of music: theatrical, be it oratorio or opera or musical theatre
  • Favourite artist: Waterhouse, Moroni, Duerer, Bruyn, Sofonisba Anguissola, Bruegel
  • Favourite poet or writer: Campion, Shakespeare, Saki, PTerry
  • Favourite style of art: Mannerism, genre, Art Nouveau, Deco, PRB, Immpressionistic
  • Personal Quote: You have options
  • Tools of the Trade: Everything from fine beading needles to industrial overlocker to heat gun.

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:icontilialinden:
Hi, I've added you to my watch and hope to see more historic costumes from you. :)
:iconglittersweet:
Thank you :) The next big one is c1600 Spain :)

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Thank you ever so much for adding me to your watch list!

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Thank you for the watch! :D

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Thanks for the watch back =]
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Helloooo, thanks for the watch!

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Thank you for the :+devwatch:!
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Thank you very much for the watch : )
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Thanks for the watch!

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