The Seashelly Tales

  Ok, I got a bit of a late start - I wanted to finish the "cocktail" dress I was in the process of sewing before really getting started.   (I'd show a pic, but it came out blurry - hard taking pics of yourself wearing clothing- and I'm not going to retake it anytime soon.) Where was I?  Right.  Let's start with my "plan"... 1) Layer 1 - Underwear     a)Chemise/Smock - white linen -squarish neckline hemmed with pulled thread method, sleeves with small cuff. Fabric choice - plain white linen.   Following the chemise/smock instructions found on page 57 of "The Tudor Tailor" I began this project.  There is a faint chalk line in blue for where the neckline will be.  As of this post, all machine stitching is completed (haven't taken pics of that yet) and I'm working on the finishing hand stitching - seams, cuffs, etc.  Here are some pre-machine stitched pieces - all pinned and ready for the machine: The plan is to work a pulled thread hem em

  In these dark days of plague and famine during the current global pandemic when all events and gatherings are non-existent, a great cry was sent out from the Kingdom of Calontir for challengers in their clothing challenge. What is this challenge you ask?  I'll tell you. "Welcome to the home of the Calontir Clothing Challenge (C3.) While we are all quarantined from each other for the good of the realm, we could also be doing good for our wardrobes. It was from this idea that the C3 was born." Required Layers Four layers will be required to complete the challenge. Each layer must be a separate item, but may be multiple items if you choose. Each item may only be attributed to one layer. Layer 1  – Underwear: Chemise, braes, undertunic, etc Layer 2  – Main or Under Layer: kirtle, tunic and trousers, doublet and trousers, etc. Layer 3  – Outer Layer: sideless surcoat, cotte, cloak, coat, armor, tabard, etc. Layer 4  – Accessories: This layer is wiiiide open for interpretatio