Author Archives: Ellynor Redpath

Since I missed Sunday’s post, this post is going to be pretty big, but the outfit is finished! At last post, I was finishing the second sleeve. Once the sleeves were attached, it was time to start on the shoulder … Continue reading →

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We ended the last post with me starting the sleeves for the overdress, I did get one done, but my wrist started acting up from sewing all the trim, so I took a break to work on the skirt. The … Continue reading →

Once I had completed all four panels of the gown, I whip stitched them together at the sides and shoulders. I also finished 4 more of the brooches I started last week, and applied them down the center front. With … Continue reading →

I started out this week with assembling the forepart and sleeves, shown in the pictures below. Then I cut out and started assembling the gold overgown. Like the kirtle, the bodice is made up of a decorative outer layer, canvas … Continue reading →

I spent most of Friday and Saturday finishing the Kirtle. Hooks and eyes were stitched every half inch up the center front, and then I hemmed it. I also applied beads along the top edge. Here is what it looks … Continue reading →

I just wanted to take a quick minute and address some of the questions I’ve received on my posts so far: Why did you choose to use a pair of bodies as the supportive layer? Outside of this competition, my … Continue reading →

Happy Thursday Everybody! Before I kick off my progress post, I’d like to address a couple of questions I received on last week’s post. I did not forget about you, but there’s a lot of documentation attached to those, so … Continue reading →

The gown I will be working on for this challenge is based off the above painting, “Death and the maiden” from 1570. I changed the colors, but otherwise will be recreating it as closely as possible. I will be starting … Continue reading →