Author Archives: Carmelina Fauteux

Finished seams on Underdress

I have been sewing nonstop for 2 days and have the seams done on my underdess.

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Cutting my fabric

Today I got a late start because of the late night nailbinding. I got my underdess and apron dress and jorvik hood and Skjodehamn hood cut out and I am ready to sew. My underdess and apron dress is made … Continue reading

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Nailbinding Socks

I worked hard teaching myself to nailbind the last 3 weeks. I choose the Oslo Stitch and used Lots of Socks by Larry Schmitt and Nailbinding by Nusse Mellgren as well as every you tube video out there. In my … Continue reading

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Project Introduction

My name is Carmelina Fauteux or Carmelina da Vicari from Stonemarche. I am an illuminator and calligrapher for our barony. I choose a Viking age dress for the challenge. I will be drafting my own patterns. I am looking at … Continue reading

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