The boring part

Putting together the skirt portion of my brown-and-green kirtle involves sewing a little under 9 1/2 yards of flat felled seams before I can even begin to think about tackling the double box pleats or sewing the front seam closed.  As of right now, I have a tad over 7 yards left to sew.

Brown and green kirtle, part 1

Now that Macie is well and truly finished, and I've had some time to relax and recover ...
It's not like I took my sweet-*ss time finishing that gown or anything ...
It's time to get rolling on the next big thing.

Tor an Riogh is hosting Crown List in November and I could use one more utilitarian outfit by then.  I've tested my bodice pattern in muslin and drafted it onto butcher paper, complete with notes.

Bodice muslin

As promised ...

Front-opening bodice, laid out flat

Bodice folded in half - right side

Bodice muslin pinned shut, hanging up

I'll be adding a clearer patterning diagram in the very near future.

Maths for the fabric addict

Popping on for a quick check-in.  Macie is officially on tap to be showcased at an SCA demo back in my hometown next month.  I'm really excited that there's an active group up there, so I have someone to play with wherever we land in a couple more years.

Full circle

In late June 2010 I ordered a fantastic piece of "Kermit-the-Frog green" bargain linen.  By August I had decided on a project, and now I am pleased to announce it is finally DONE.  And the peasants rejoiced.