This edition of the vlog is all about my recent sewing exploits. You’ll note that I discussed a temporary moment of insanity when I mention spinning, weaving the cloth for sewing a medieval garment…ahem, well I may have relapsed. I’ll be discussing a little bit more about the motivation for this plan in my forthcoming post about forays into Tablet Weaving! Be prepared for all things medieval! I feel like my “Crone Style” is really coming together.
Below are included some photos of me in my makes as well as a few links to resources mentioned. I’ve also included some pictures of other embroidery embellishments I have worked on over the summer.
Medieval Garments Reconstructed: Norse Clothing Patterns
Silk on linen. Thread is Gutterman 100% silk. I used a single strand. Fill stitch: Chain Motif:self design moon phases. This is on the neckline of the first woven underdress I hacked from Sonya Philips Dress #2
I also have been embroidering quite a bit on the sleeves of items. These threads are all linen. The top motif is stitched in Londonderry Thread 50/3. I’ll be discussing threads in more depth soon.
Styling and photo aesthetic will hopefully get better in the future but here I am in North woods mode. The first picture is the Shieldmaiden Tunic over the woven Guardian dress.
The Guardian underdress. This is the neckline which includes the moon phase embroidery.
Me fooling around pretending to be Arwen…
The original vision for the wedding ensemble
Root of the Tree 
I don’t sew, but I can surely appreciate the effort and discovery along the way of making! Your work is stunning and it must be very rewarding 😉
HI Cary, as always thank you so much for commenting. As you mentioned in you Youtube comment receiving positive feedback is so rewarding.
Lovely to see some cool styling from you, Sarah! You seem like you are very happily in your element 🙂 And, by gad, I do love the costumes from LoR, too! Fun!
Hi Melissa, you should make an attempt at a LoR Galadriel costume you are perfectly perfect matched for her stature. Then we could be Arwen and Galadriel together! 🙂
Thank you SO much. This is the type of clothing that calls my name. You look great in the Sheildmaiden dress with the Guardian Tunic. Great job.
At 78 I am still playing with my clothing! I am a weaver and still have those fantasies but mostly I weave linen towels and runners.
Keep us inspired!
Susan
While there is tea there is hope!
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Dear Susan,
Your post gives me hope that I will always be reinventing my style. As for weaving, my fantasy remains to be seen…I may just weave many bands! Thank you for tuning in.
I love the style you’ve chosen, looks great. Can dress it up or take the dogs for a walk. Thanks for the blog…..it’s inspiring. Jane
Hi Jane, Thank you. funny you should mention dog walking…that is the measure by which all clothes enter my wardrobe! Maybe I’ll talk a bit about that aspect of fashion planning. I do not have a very “public” life. Mostly you see me at school for work or the grocery store. I agree that this ensemble can go out on the town or into the woods.
Your garments are lovely! I’m excited to see more of your creations! Please keep them coming as you design and create 🙂
Thank you Kathryn, I’m really enjoying be back on the blog and posting pictures versus just film.
I’m so excited to catch up with you and hear more. The texture in your moon phases stitching is so rhythmic and beautiful!
Thank you Heather, I admit I astounded myself with those moons. My work in embroidery has really transcended my knitting and become much more independently creative.
Thank you for the vlog, I love all your creation. It is a motivation to see you.
Thank you Ginette, I’m so glad you’re following along on the blog.