Category Archives: Ethereal Seamstress

Ethereal Seamstress runs Feb-March 2021

day twenty-five: feet don’t fail me now

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Tasha

I need to make a foot for my hose. It’s proving more difficult that I anticipated, and it’s annoying me. And then I looked at my foot. I had opened up the seam of the leg portion, so I quickly … Continue reading →

Golden (C-S-R) Sewers

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Golden Covid-stress-relief Sewers

As we approach the deadline, I find myself scrambling to get things done because I put things off far too long. While it looks like I will get a nice outfit out of this experience, I am not enjoying this. … Continue reading →

The doublet has landed

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Bartholomew Sharpe

Well down to the last mad dash to the finish line. After the trials and tribulations that happened with this doublet, to see it completed is rather rewarding. I am very happy with both the fit and the overall look … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Carmelina Fauteux

I finished my serek. I finished my Birka wallet. Deerskin or a more flexible leather would have been better. I just need to add a bead for a closure. I worked on my panel. I am really worried I won’t … Continue reading →

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Lacings

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Anne Ridley

Today I was able to finger-loop braid the lacing holes for the gown. I actually used thread to do the braiding as I wanted the end product to be very thin. As I want my lacing to be thick I … Continue reading →

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Seeing The Finish Line

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Onara Frizzel

I am so close to finishing. I’ve attached my skirt, added eyelets, hemmed my skirt, about to hem my chamise, and finish adding thread around the eyelets. I don’t know if I have time today to get the sleeves done. … Continue reading →

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22 March 2021 – … — …

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Fallon's Folly

For those who do not know Morse Code the symbols above are code for S O S! Reaching that critical part of any project where MAJOR panic is setting in. Feeling as if there is NO WAY I will get … Continue reading →

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Progress, Setbacks, and the Home Stretch

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Kitta Refr

I can’t believe that it’s already the last week of the competition! I have so much left to do! I had a bit of a disappointment this week… I spent an entire day working on the sleeves. I bound the … Continue reading →

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Sunday 03/21 Post: Hitches in the Stitches

Posted on March 21, 2021 by La Castellana Vieja

D. Pellote: Fabric and Liner Snags 1. The Half-Inch Blunder When I first drafted the pattern for the pellote, I had allowed for 1/2″ to be added in case I had wanted a parti-color look in the future, and wrote … Continue reading →

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Progress being made

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Anjuili d’Foljambe

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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