Author Archives: Olalla Tristana

A note: I wrote this documentation as if everything has been completed, that is not a done deal, and I will post updates as to what has and has not been completed in the future, but this was the most … Continue reading →

The vital fabric showed up 2 days ago. This is down to the wire, so I guess we’ll see how it goes. I apologize for the lack of detail, a fair amount should be answered in my write up that … Continue reading →

Nothing to report today, more draping, more handsewing. There appears to have been a postal snafu and a package is 3 weeks over due, so I may need to institute an emergency plan.

I’ve been draping a fitted gown pattern and doing more hand-sewing. The unfortunate hang-up of the shipping delay means that I don’t actually know where a really important component is, so we’ll guess we’ll see.

I was hoping to have a better update, but delivery on a vital item has been delayed. The handsewing continues apace. At the very least, I have a functional pattern for hosen now, so that’s nice.

Nothing much to report, I am working on hand sewing some hosen. I went with red wool flannel because I have the material available, and because it seems to be a very popular color historically.

My outfit will be based on the women’s attire from the murals in the leather-lined domes of the Alahambra. Resources on women’s clothing in 14th century Spain are not as abundant as one might like, but I have always enjoyed … Continue reading →