Saturday, December 26, 2009

Green linen - planning out loud

I've got this hawt green linen, and want to make a kirtle out of it.
Braining points - I've not been happy about making frocks outta linen, as there's perfectly good fine wool out there that will do it, but I can get my head around a kirtle. It has to be Festy-proof, so cleanable and sleeve-removable. Or at least roll-upable.So far, she's my favourite. I'm thinking front-lacing, sleeves of ball-proportions and made in strips, addable lover sleeves in same linen, and at least 2 bands at the hem. Black linen to trim in? Still holding out on that one. Black velveteen is a bit too heavy in weight and colour, and I'd feel like a newbie.
Of course, the joy of this dress is the sleeves, and then I get to add a cute brocade jacket over it.

This lassy, and the following, are my sort of next choices. Simplicity in the last one, so it would be alright with the linen. But I think I need to break out the navy blue brocade for the top one. Could I manage it before 12th night? Highly possible. Is it a festy frock? Could very well be! Skirt will need big amounts...and those sleeves will be greedy too. Have the hats. Want to make another sheer partlet too. And screw that neckline...what is that? Servicable, please!

I think I might go and tie myself to the sewing machine.

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