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About Anjuili d’Foljambe

Greetings, I am Lady Anjuili Foljambe and I call the Barony of Stonemarche my home. I have been in the SCA for a very long time. I love making garb, I have made most of my own and my family’s for the entire time I have been in the SCA. I also was keeper of Stonemarche’s Gold Key for many years. I have been doing more research and making more period correct garb in the last 8 or 9 years than I have in the past. I have participated in the Birka Fashion show for a few years now. This will be my second garb challenge. I and a few friends competed in golden seamstress in 2018 and had a blast.

Oh My! I thought I forgot something

Well it is Friday morning and I am leaving for work late, but here is an update any ways like every thing else since Wednesday it is also late. There is a very large punch list to be finished so … Continue reading

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Progress being made

I find when I make a gown from a portrait I always end up learning more about the person than I realize. This gown has been no different. Vittoria Colonna 1492-1547 was a widow, poetess and friends with many artists … Continue reading

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Progress being made in slow motion

I have read many articles that state in the 16th century, Italian women did not wear corsets or “stays” underneath their gowns. In one such article it was stated that Eleanor of Toledo was likely much loved by her dressing … Continue reading

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Button hole stitching.

I have been button hole stitching the edges to my camica before I pleat and smock it. It has taken me a lot longer than I thought.

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My First Pair of Hose

After looking at many sites on how to make hose I had settled on Bernadette Banner site for my pattern. After trying on the hose with the little bit of a seams under my foot. I decided to look for … Continue reading

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Sunday March 7th Accessories

This week I have finished my bloomers and partlet. I am very pleased with the diaphanous look of my partlet. Finishing the seams on my bloomers went quite smoothly, I am surprised what a difference it makes in how they … Continue reading

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My Inspiration

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Sunday February 28 2020

I have additionally challenged myself to use what is in my stash before buying anything new. I have chosen to make the gown in the gold silk as it is just beautiful and I have 7 plus yards. I was … Continue reading

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Introduction

Greetings, I am Lady Anjuili d’ Foljambe and I call the Barony of Stonemarche my home. I have been in the SCA for a very long time. I love making garb, I have made most of my own and my … Continue reading

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