Author Archives: I Sew T-Tunics

Inspiration and biblios

Posted on March 26, 2021 by I Sew T-Tunics

I have only started wearing and learning about Tudor fashion in the past 3 years or so. I am currently learning to differentiate between Henrician, Elizabethan, late and early Tudor. When to wear a French Hood or a flat cap. … Continue reading →

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Part Two! Finished Skirt

Posted on March 24, 2021 by I Sew T-Tunics

So the main skirt is finished, and I’m going to say that I’m pretty darn happy with how it’s come out. There was some seam ripping, a snot-ton of stitching, but it’s been worth it. I did this gorgeous pleating … Continue reading →

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Stitching, some stitching, more stitching…

Posted on March 19, 2021 by I Sew T-Tunics

This week is rather unexciting, as it’s simply a lot of straight stitching. Two long side hems, two panels together, and one very long bottom hem. Eventually I’ll have to cut the waistband and attach it with some gathering but … Continue reading →

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Issues Overcome

Posted on March 18, 2021 by I Sew T-Tunics

This is the first garment which I’ve made a pattern for. Help was given by Lord Bartholomew Sharpe. I’m very happy I remembered which piece to cut in half and which NOT to cut on the fold. I was considering … Continue reading →

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Front skirt finished!

Posted on March 14, 2021 by I Sew T-Tunics

My apron or front skirt is now finished, and looks exactly how I want it. I’m very happy with how it came out. It was very simple construction- a rectangle with finished edges, a ribbon for attaching, and lace for … Continue reading →

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At Long Last, an Easy Bit

Posted on March 10, 2021 by I Sew T-Tunics

I’m starting on the front skirt, or apron. I’m using a very simple pattern of “square, with ties.” It’s wasteful, but simple. I like it! The material is a beautiful black cotton velvet, black linen thread, and lace from my … Continue reading →

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One item down… finally

Posted on March 9, 2021 by I Sew T-Tunics

My chemise is finished!! I am so sick of this thing. I messed up on every step- the folding, the cutting, lining up the gussets, I rolled the collar seam in the wrong direction… and pretty much had to do … Continue reading →

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Behind Schedule

Posted on March 6, 2021 by I Sew T-Tunics

Have I mentioned that I hate sewing? Because I hate sewing. I’m very frustrated at this stage, though slightly less so at the end of today. I am very far behind where I scheduled myself to be- I should be … Continue reading →

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The Beginning

Posted on March 2, 2021 by I Sew T-Tunics

I need to begin with my base layers, so I have begun sewing with my chemise. Usually, I make a simple T-Tunic, but I want to push myself, and I found a pattern that seems doable. Using a cotton sheet … Continue reading →

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First Post

Posted on February 26, 2021 by I Sew T-Tunics

Hello, My name is Lady Angelina Capasso. I have always purchased my garb, and making it will be very new for me. I have made T-tunics and a chemise that was an extended t-tunic. I have several WiPs in boxes, … Continue reading →

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