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Making a Doublet for the Renaissance Fair: Part 1
updated
I had been wanting to make a Suffragist dress for quite some time. I had meant to make it in 2020, but then only got the sash done, so here we are 4 years later, in another election year, and the time felt right. I led a suffrage station during a homeschool day at my old job which gave me a good deadline to get the dress done by.
I made this dress out of white bedsheets and white was the main color suffragists wore. It stood out well in Black and white photographs, provided a unified look, and combated unfeminine stereotypes they were up against.
I Made a "Votes for Women" Suffragist Sash: youtube.com/watch?v=BBsr097U1ng&t
Voter Resources and Helpful Links:
eac.gov/voters/voter-resources-helpful-links
Did You Know? Suffragist vs. Suffragette:
nps.gov/articles/suffragistvssuffragette.htm#:~:text=In%20the%20United%20States%2C%20however,America%20the%20right%20to%20vote.
Suffs the Musical:
suffsmusical.com
Singer Sewing Machine Serial Number Decoder:
serial-number-decoder.com/singer-sewing-machines/singer-sewing-machines.htm
The Women's Suffrage Procession of 1913:
nps.gov/articles/woman-suffrage-procession1913.htm
The History behind JD Vance’s “Childless Cat Lady” Comment
npr.org/2024/07/29/nx-s1-5055616/jd-vance-childless-cat-lady-history
Women’s Suffrage and the Cat:
nps.gov/articles/womens-suffrage-and-the-cat.htm#:~:text=Cats%20were%20more%20often%20used,cats)%20were%20incapable%20of%20voting
Ancient Egypt to Taylor Swift: The Historic roots of the “cat lady”:
bbc.com/culture/article/20220225-the-batman-the-ancient-roots-of-catwoman
Fast-forward 3 years and my husband and I are planning to go on a cruise to the Bahamas. The last night of the cruise was the unofficial Elegant Night. It was perfect. I would get to wear my mermaid dress upon the sea!! It was better honestly then I could have dreamed. On Elegant Night, everyone put on their best clothes for dinner. My husband wore his tux with tails, and I got to wear my mermaid inspired formal dress, and then I got to feast upon a lovely Italian dinner onboard a cruise ship with my husband was a fantastic experience.
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Acoustic Guitar 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Atlanta Historic Dance provided a historical dance program for the event as well as a short presentation about fashion of the period. To learn more about Atlanta Historic Dance please see our Facebook page: facebook.com/atlantahistoricdance
Fort Yargo was one of three original trading posts built by The Humphries Brothers Trading Company. Fort Yargo, along with another fort at Scull Shoals and a third near present day Commerce, Georgia, were a major attempt to set up an effective series of trading stations among the Upper Creek
To learn more about the Fort Yargo Living History Society and 18th Century Market Fair please see there website here: fylhs.com/market-faire
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I am trying to recreate the outfit that Roger wears to his wedding with Brianna Fraser in the Season 5 opener of Outlander. I also made a coat that goes with the breeches that I made earlier. I also have a video about make the men's 18th century coat that you can watch here: youtu.be/a9yiM-ie0sI
Link to the Pattern: burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/mill-farm-mens/products/mill-farm-drop-front-breeches-pattern?variant=31798407954519
Burnley and Trowbridge Buttons: burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/buttons/products/domed-pewter-button-with-rim?variant=31834123862103
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This dance was choreographed by the groups director, Kat Nagar.
To learn more about Atlanta Historic Dance please visit their Facebook page and website:
facebook.com/atlantahistoricdance
katpnagar.wixsite.com/mysite
If you would like to hear some behind the scenes stories from Outlander. Check out the podcast I did with Sterling Bishir here:
http://www.thenagainpodcast.com/episode/e3f45948/behind-the-scenes-of-outlander
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Highlights of the event:
18th-Century Dances: Be enchanted by an evening of 18th-century dance. English and Scottish country dances of the period will be called by Kat Nagar and Chris Wilson of Atlanta Historic Dance.
Wedding Reenactment: Join us as we recreate a scene from the beloved series Outlander as Brianna and Roger wed in front of the historic White Path Cabin.
Historic Cabin: Step into the past as you explore a genuine historic cabin on the premises: the White Path Cabin. Capture timeless memories with photographs in this rustic setting that harkens back to Claire and Jamie’s era.
Blacksmithing Demonstration: Our resident blacksmith, Steven Bartlett, will be providing a blacksmithing demonstration in our historic Hoyt-Herrin blacksmith shop. Learn about blacksmithing practices at the time just like the character Murtagh Fraser used in the New World.
Performance Pieces: The company of Atlanta Historic Dance will also perform several dances that bring the past to life.
Get ready to embark on a journey through time and experience the magic of Outlander at the Northeast Georgia History Center’s Fraser’s Ridge Wedding Ball. Whether you choose to don period attire or modern formal wear, you’re sure to create unforgettable memories as you travel back in time with Claire and Jamie as your guides. Let the adventure begin!
I am trying to recreate the coat that Roger wears to his wedding with Brianna Fraser in the Season 5 opener of Outlander because I am organizing a ball on behalf of Atlanta Historic Dance who partnered with the Northeast Georgia History Center to put on the Fraser's Ridge Wedding Ball.
Part of the ball was going to be a reenactment of Brianna Fraser and Rodger Wakefield saying their vows and it was decided that my husband and I would play Brianna and Rodger. So of course, we needed proper outfits.
It was my 1st time organizing a ball, and I feel like I learned a lot. More videos coming soon...
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Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Errigal by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Part of the ball was going to be a reenactment of Brianna Fraser and Rodger Wakefield saying their marriage vows and it was decided that my husband and I would play Brianna and Rodger. So of course, we needed proper outfits.
I decided to make Brianna's wedding dress in a more historically accurate manner than the show portrays it as, because that is what I do, and also I want to be able to wear it more places.
I am considering entering this piece in a cosplay competition. What do you think?
It was my 1st time organizing a ball, and I feel like I learned a lot. More videos coming soon...
Amalia Jacket Pattern by Scoops and and Virgil Fine Goods: scrooppatterns.com/products/amalia-jacket-1775-1795
Burnley and Trowbridge: burnleyandtrowbridge.com
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Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Errigal by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
I purchased my own wig and this video is not sponsored by them, but here is there website incase you would like to look at their offerings: arda-wigs.com
This dress is most fashionable for the years 1795-1805. This style of dress has a high empire waistline and is described as a "Round Gown." A Round gown in the regency era can best be defined as a dress with a bodice and skirt joined to create a single garment. Hence, it goes all the way around. It does not open in the front to show a petticoat.
This round gown made of white muslin is very similar to the styles of the Chemise a la Reine that were popular in the decade prior, and certainly take inspiration from the style, but are uniquely their own.
I love how the muslin gathers in this dress and creates a skirt perfect for billowing in the wind. I had dreamed of creating a dress like this for quite awhile now and am very happy to have made one.
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This petticoat is about to bring my regency era ensembles to the next level and I am very excited about that!
The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking:americanduchess.com/collections/books-and-patterns/products/american-duchess-guide
Cressie has a great website called Home and Geek. You can check it out here: homeandgeek.com
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More about the Festival: Ga Renaissance Festival: garenfest.com
Shows we saw:
Judas and Magnolia:
judasandmagnolia.com
Barely Balanced:
barelybalanced.com
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4F Renaissance Fair and Fantasy Festival:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092229672015
Hunter's Leather Company: facebook.com/huntersleathercompany
MagiQuest describes itself as "an interactive treasure hunt game. Armed with a magic wand and clue book, Magi search for clues and treasures through a highly themed fairy forest, village, dragon dungeon, and secret Goblin Chamber to advance through the quests and adventures."
We decided to dress up for the occasion and wore our medieval inspired fantasy outfits that I had made for our rehearsal dinner. We had a wonderful time and I would highly recommend.
You can learn more at there website here: magiquestpf.com/attractions/magiquest
This is in no way sponsored, we just had a good time and wanted to share our experience in this review vlog.
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Renaissance by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Sailors Lament by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
This year I planted a variety of vegetables and herbs including:
Collard Greens
Squash
Zucchini
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Banana Peppers (on accident)
Brussel Sprouts
Egg Plant
Chamomile
Rosemary
Chive
Mint
Lemon Balm
Basle
Sage
Parsley
I am also experimenting with some ASMR attributes in this video so please let me know how you like them.
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Corncob - Country by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Italian Morning by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
On Saturday, Kat, Amy, and I were hosted a panel about getting dressed throughout history, and focused on the Regency Era and the Late Victorian Era.
This was also the first time we dipped our toes into the steampunk world and it was a lot of fun!! If you are interested in learning more about ConPossible you can view their website here: conpossible.org/about
The wonderful photo on the Thumbnail are by Leo Photography. @leophotography9584
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This Roman garb would be a great project for a beginner who is just starting to build their historical wardrobe. It is all straight seams and rectangles. I did not use a pattern for this outfit but rather self drafted as I went with my measurements.
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Resources:
The Stola and Other ‘Female’ Garments
pressbooks.bccampus.ca/unromantest/chapter/women-and-dress
Tunica: mariamilani.com/ancient_rome/tunica.htm#:~:text=The%20tunica%20of%20the%20Patrician,those%20of%20the%20poorer%20classes.
Here Comes the (Ancient Roman) Bride:
https://www.getty.edu/news/ancient-roman-wedding-traditions/
Stola: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stola
Livia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livia
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Uhuburg describes itself has a "Renaissance Eagle Owl Castle in Helen, GA. It is a philosophical, food producing, natural and celebratory place." Visit their website here: uhuburg.com/castlefaire
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Here is the description of them event from the Lady Geeks of Atlanta Website: "Magic and mystery collide at the Goblin Gala, and you’ll be swept up in a fever dream of intricate masks and dazzling gowns. At every turn, there are magical moments to be discovered from the heady libations to the music that echoes through the glittering ballroom."
The dance group I’m apart of, Atlanta Historic Dance, was asked to perform and teach a dance at the premier goblin gala which was so exciting!!
We performed a dance that was choreographed by our Director, Kat Nagar, and then we taught the Gothic Dance, a group dance first recorded in the late 1850’s, to those in attendance to open the ball.
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Lady Geeks of Atlanta Website: ladygeeksofatlanta.com
Atlanta Historic Dance Website: katpnagar.wixsite.com/mysite
The Wimbish House Website: thewimbishhouse.com
In this video members of Atlanta Historic Dance are performing at the Premier Goblin Gala hosted by Lady Geeks Atlanta.
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simplicity.com/simplicity/s6206
It has become a tradition of this time of year to do a collab with some sewing friends across the world and internet, this year Annabelle of @AnnabelleAndBensAntics , Amy of @SwimminginaSeaofEstrogen , and I have come together to spread holiday cheer by creating and sending aprons to one another.
I drew Amy and decided to make her a vintage 1960's style apron with POCKETS perfect for holiday baking! Aprons are great gifts that you can make and then give to your family and friends. I had left over fabric, so I decided to make an oven mitt to match the apron! I think this is a great way to make your homemade gift even better and use up your scraps! I hope this video inspires and helps you with your holiday making, baking, and giving.
If you would like to see how I made the apron you can view the video here: youtu.be/PGJzL6T5L8s
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This is the super cute holiday baking themed fabric I used from JoAnns: joann.com/robert-kaufman-baking-gingerbread-on-green-christmas-cotton-fabric/18255380.html
This type of review video where I review and reflect upon what I made in the past year, and share some of my sewing plans for the next year, has become a yearly tradition and helps me define what I'm setting out to do in the next year and I hope you enjoy this look back and sneak peak of projects.
Thank you so much for coming along on my sewing adventures! I really appreciate all the support y'all have given me over the past year, especially those who have supported me on Patreon. I am looking forward to the crazy amount of projects I am setting out to do in 2024!
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The crown came from @SWEETVCrowns. You can purchase crowns on their website sweetv.com/crown-sv or on their Amazon Store. Be sure to use code: 'historicalbelle" for a discount.
Sewing Vlog of my 2023 Makes:
How to Make a Minnie Mouse Dress: youtu.be/XmSv-1DYw8Q
Anna from Frozen Outfit, But Make It Vintage: youtu.be/6Rg14yrRTj8
My 1st Garden!! Fulfilling a Dream: youtu.be/aA2MX-VEO_w
Historically Accurate Erika Outfit: Barbie Princess and the Pauper: youtu.be/38tZ4XWhatM
My Barbie Dress is a 1960s Classic!: youtu.be/veIN4XuYopQ
Medieval Clothing Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzFvXrZs3oeqq1Vvn8gKN3irxnC3ReLEU
A Haunting in Venice | What to Wear to a Séance | 1947 Dress:youtu.be/Qd3WAxnjG-Q
The Molly McIntire Project: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzFvXrZs3oeoZvkn5uxmH1FoULTd89ZjD
Making a 1930's Dress Inspired by the American Girl Doll Ruthie Smithens: youtu.be/-EA63dzCkbQ
Making a Vintage 1960's Holiday Apron - Perfect for Christmas Baking!: youtu.be/PGJzL6T5L8s
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Oh all the American Girl Dolls, I think I am most like Ruthie Smithens based off of looks, family circumstances, and personality. What American Girl Doll are you most like?
This dress is my 1st venture into 1930's fashion and I must say, while I was skeptical if I would like it at 1st, I do really love the 1930's silhouette. I think it suits me well.
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I really enjoyed wearing my vintage Christmas dress made of green velvet to a couple of Christmas events, most importantly Christmas Eve Service which is where Molly wears her green velvet Christmas Dress in the story. While I was wearing the dress to Christmas Eve Service, I really felt like I was brining the story to life.
In the WWII spirt that is so evident in Molly's stories I took and old gown and remade it into this dress. The reason to be thrifty with fabric for your clothes is because on March 8, 1942, the US War Production Board (WPB) issued order L-85 with the goal of 15 percent reduction in the amount of textiles used in women's wear.
I really enjoyed rereading the book Molly's Surprise by Valerie Tripp. So many elements of the story really resonated with me and are traditions that my family does around Christmas Time as well. What are some of your families holiday traditions? Let me know in the comments.
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I drew Amy and decided to make her a vintage 1960's style apron with POCKETS perfect for holiday baking! Aprons are great gifts that you can make and then give to your family and friends. I hope this video inspires and helps you with your holiday making, baking, and giving.
I used Simplicity Pattern 6206 which was an authentically reproduced pattern from the 1960's
simplicity.com/simplicity/s6206
This is the super cute holiday baking themed fabric I used from JoAnns: joann.com/robert-kaufman-baking-gingerbread-on-green-christmas-cotton-fabric/18255380.html
I also made a matching oven mitt, and will be putting out a video how I made that next!
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Carol Of The Bells by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Canon and Variation by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The 1940's is a mix of glamours with a statement red lip, but also about keeping it natural. Despite many luxuries being rationed due to WWII in the 1940s make up was not. In fact, the British government believed that makeup kept moral up. "Beauty is your Duty" or "Keep your Beauty on Duty" were slogans seen on posters.
The American Marine Corps Women’s Reserve even invited Elizabeth Arden to create a lipstick that would be part of their uniform.
These governments made clear that looking beautiful was a major way in which women could contribute to the war effort and be patriotic.
I tried to have historically accurate makeup for this tutorial, and purchased many products from Bésame which is a wonderful company who reproduces historical make up meticulously for accuracy and authenticity.
You can check out their website here: besamecosmetics.com
This is not sponsored, (I wish it was) I just really like their make up
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In Molly Learns a Lesson by Valerie Tripp, Molly deals with the challenges of 3rd grade multiplication and doing a group project with the girls in her grade to help with the war effort. Even though Molly's year is 1944, the 6 book series takes place from 1943-1945. Molly Learns a Lesson is set during the November of 1943.
I got the fabric for this jumper at JoAnns last holiday season. It was part of their Christmas Collection.
I used Simplicity Pattern s9464 for the bodice and I used McCalls patterns m7433 for the skirt.
If you would like to see how i made the blouse that goes with this jumper, you can do so here: youtu.be/Ku_ZJbx63hU
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Links on where I got the Accessories for Molly's Outfits:
These are all affiliate links.
A silver heart necklace with embossed detail: amzn.to/47nlPzt
Bobby Socks: amzn.to/3MvsKPc
Round Wire Rim Glasses: amzn.to/3QSv4RK
Link for super cute cat backpack!: amazon.com/promocode/A2DSM2G6ZGPLFU
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Big Swing Band by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
I used Simplicity Pattern 8736: Simplicity 1940's Fashion Women's Vintage Blouse Sewing Patterns, which is out of print, but you can still purchase it here: amzn.to/3MJapOT
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According to the American Gril Website they say: "Whether Molly is headed to school or helping in her community, she always has her favorite accessories"
Here are the items in my video:
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A navy blue beret: amzn.to/3uaulDF
Round Wire Rim Glasses: amzn.to/3QSv4RK
A shiny red purse- Antique Store in Florida
A woven white hankie with her monogram embroidered in red: I purchased the handkerchief and then added the embroidery myself. amzn.to/3FMa1Lv
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A reproduction 1943 steel-cut penny used during wartime copper shortages: Antique
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Vintage Video Clips seen in this video:
Ranger Combat Training School, Fort Shafter, Territory of Hawaii
Creator(s): Department of Defense. Department of the Army. Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 9/18/1947-2/28/1964 (Most Recent) Series: Moving Images Relating to Military Activities, 1947 - 1964 Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985 Description: This silent footage depicts United States Army Ranger Combat Training School during World War II. Production Date: ca. 1942 Contact(s): National Archives at College Park - Motion Pictures (RDSM), National Archives at College Park, 8601 Adelphi Road College Park, MD 20740-6001 Phone: 301-837-3540, Fax: 301-837-3620, Email: mopix@nara.gov National Archives Identifier: 17918 Local Identifier: 111-ADC-4116 National Archives Catalog: catalog.archives.gov/id/17918
Security on the March - Mechanized Units
Creator(s): War Department. Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 8/1/1866-9/18/1947 (Most Recent) Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985 Contact(s): National Archives at College Park - Motion Pictures (RDSM), National Archives at College Park, 8601 Adelphi Road College Park, MD 20740-6001 Phone: 301-837-3540, Fax: 301-837-3620, Email: mopix@nara.gov National Archives Identifier: 36266 Local Identifier: 111-TF-2035 National Archives Catalog (series): catalog.archives.gov/id/36266 For more information about the making of this film, read this post on the National Archives Unwritten Record blog: https://unwritten-record.blogs.archiv…
In this video I will show you how I recreated Molly's skirt and dickey, also how I acquired the vintage sweater.
The crown and tiara came from @SWEETV Crowns. You can purchase crowns on their website sweetv.com/crown-sv or on their Amazon Store. Be sure to use code: 'historicalbelle" for a discount.
1940’s Vintage Simplicity Sewing Pattern Misses' Dickey Set: simplicity.com/simplicity/s9448
Butterick 5214 is no longer in print.
Misperceptions of the “Hula Girl: by Noah Dolim https://hilo.hawaii.edu/campuscenter/hohonu/volumes/documents/MisperceptionsoftheHulaGirlNoahDolim.pdf
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In this video I will share with you the plans for "The Molly McIntire Project" a year long project in which I will be making the outfit from every cover of Molly's original 6 book series: Meet Molly, Molly Learns a Lesson, Molly's Surprise, Happy Birthday Molly, Molly Saves the Day, and Changes for Molly.
All of my outfits will not be exact recreations, because I like to have a little bit of creative freedom, but all will be inspired by Molly's outfits and will be based in the mid 1940's.
American Girl Dolls Have mean so much to me and this project is really the process of a dream coming true.
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It was a wonderful event, truly grand. We watched so many skilled fighters compete to be the Grand Champion of the Meridian Grand Tournament. I very much enjoyed the pageantry of it all. During each tourney, the Sponsoring Order served refreshments to the populace as well as assisting with heralding and marshaling. There was so much wonderful food, we did not go hungry for a moment. Steven also got to try field heralding and court heralding!!
"Meridians rally to your Crown, warriors don harness and helm, hoist your banners, put on your best household livery, grab your list tree shield, hold close the honor of your inspiration, and attend.
Come meet in open contest, the best fighters in the Kingdom and learn which combatants demonstrate the highest prowess, pageantry, and chivalry. Five Kingdom Orders will each sponsor a tournament challenge showcasing a different style. Winners in each style will proceed, with selected others, to meet on the Grand Field to determine the Grand Champion of Meridies.
In Chivalric fashion, all fighters are encouraged to bear a token of the gentle that inspires them to great deeds of arms. All good gentles are encouraged to bring a token and present it to a warrior to inspire them for the day. Fighters please bring your list tree shields so that all may know and honor those that contest on this field of valor."- Meridian Grand Tournament Website: meridiangrandtourney.meridies.org
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Danse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Ready your 18th century or Regency ball finery and join us for dancing, games, and refreshments. Beginning level English country dances will be called by dance master Chris Wilson and dance mistress Kat Nagar. Demonstrated first by Atlanta Historic Dance, all will be invited to participate as we trip the light fantastic to live music.
Queen Charlotte has also prepared contests of skill for those who dare: compete to decorate the most regally stylish wig, or enter the Dating Game, 18th-century-style, to contend for the hand of a prince! Will you vie for the prize?
Discover the history of courting in Queen Charlotte’s time and enjoy period-accurate finger foods. Throughout the evening, visit the gaming salon to play Whist, Shut the Box, or Backgammon. Visit our vendors to find that special souvenir or accessory for your period outfit.
Queen Charlotte looks forward to receiving you!
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The next night we were invited to a pre-screening of the movie. It was sooooo good!! I was worried it was going to be really scary because the trailer makes is look like a horror film, but it’s not. It’s the Agatha Christie Poirot you know but with perhaps a fun supernatural twist? #ahauntinginvenice comes out in September 15th, which was Agatha Christie’s 133rd birthday!
I was also asked to help with trivia before the movie which was extra fun!! Did you know that the character Tina Fey plays in @ahauntinginvenice Ariadne Oliver bears the most resemblance to Agatha Christie herself of all of her characters? They are both successful detective novelists. My outfit was inspired by the green color palate that Ariadne Oliver wears in this movie.
For the occasion I made this 1947 ensemble, which happens to be the exact year the movie is set! I used Butterick Pattern 5214. In the movie description it just says it’s set in “post WWII Venice” so I guess, and got it on the nose! I styled it in different ways for the the different events.
Have you seen A Haunting in Venice yet? What did you think?
Link to the full News Story about the Seance: fox5atlanta.com/news/a-haunting-evening-at-atlantas-the-wrens-nest?fbclid=IwAR2RNK-K1ZjYGHAnrAPFyGLKG2QvOmfx_np5RUVy1SLmZAc3M8DYfYKBxAA
More about the Wrens Nest: atlantaga.gov/government/departments/city-planning/office-of-design/urban-design-commission/the-wren-s-nest-the-joel-chandler-harris-house
More about A Haunting in Venice: 20thcenturystudios.com/movies/a-haunting-in-venice
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Also according to their website "the SCA community includes over 30,000 members in 20 kingdoms around the globe. Our participants learn about the arts, skills, and culture of the Middle Ages and Renaissance in an atmosphere of fun, through tournaments, royal courts, feasts, dancing, classes, hands-on workshops, and more."
I researched my local group, attended a few meetings, and decided that this sounded like a lot of fun!! The 1st event that my husband and I attended was the Spring Crown List Tournament Kingdom Arts and Sciences Competition for the Kingdom of Meridies. Do to our work schedule we were not able to make it to the site for the Arts and Sciences Competition, but I am excited for the next one. We did get to witness a feast, a ball, court, and the crown tournament. We have a wonderful time and decided to become official members.
Learn more about the SCA at their website here: http://www.sca.org
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I originally made this kirtle for a Mediaeval Themed Homeschool Day where I work, but then my husband and I decided that we needed more places to wear these outfits, so we looked up our local Society of Creative Anachronism (SCA) shire and attended our 1st event with them. Check back next week to see the vlog from our 1st event!
If you are interested in getting started in historical costuming the medieval era (particularly the high middle ages) is a great time period to start in for beginners. Lots of straight lines and simple shapes.
I have three other video's in this series where I talk more about how to use the T-Shirt as a guide:
How to make a Medieval Kirtle: youtu.be/5qzpJCzkANI
How To Make A Medieval Smock: youtu.be/AgIAks9M9SU
How to Make a Mans Medieval T-Tunic with Just a T-Shirt: Easy Sewing Tutorial: youtu.be/E6ktTiQJxAU
I learned this Hairstyle from @MorganDonner Video Here: youtube.com/watch?v=e0EhPEWV__I
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Majestic Hills by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Heart of Nowhere by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
This Kirtle is styled as it would have been for a middling sort of woman in the high middle ages particularly the 13th Century (specifically 1200-1250 Europe)
Today, these tunics are sometime colloquially called "T-Tunics" as they kind of look like a T when laid flat.
I originally made this kirtle for a Mediaeval Themed Homeschool Day where I work, but then my husband and I decided that we needed more places to wear these outfits, so we looked up our local Society of Creative Anachronism (SCA) shire and attended our 1st event with them. More on that later...
If you are interested in getting started in historical costuming the medieval era (particularly the high middle ages) is a great time period to start in for beginners. Lots of straight lines and simple shapes.
I have two other video's in this series where I talk more about how to use the T-Shirt as a guide:
How To Make A Medieval Smock: youtu.be/AgIAks9M9SU
How to Make a Mans Medieval T-Tunic with Just a T-Shirt: Easy Sewing Tutorial: youtu.be/E6ktTiQJxAU
Here are some AMAZING video's that helped me in making this medieval kirtle:
@elinabrahamsson9442 How to sew an easy medieval kirtle: youtube.com/watch?v=fRvzUQ8v9Ss&t=44s
@AbbyCox It Took Me 4 MONTHS to Hand Sew a Medieval Dress (Kirtle) | going braless has never been more comfy: youtube.com/watch?v=gcuootBMw1E
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Heart of Nowhere by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
If you are interested in getting started in historical costuming the mediaeval era (particularly the high middle ages) is a great time period to start in for beginners.
I originally made this outfit for my husband so that he could volunteer at the Mediaeval Themed Homeschool Day where we worked, but then we decided that we needed more places to wear these outfits, so we looked up our local Society of Creative Anachronism (SCA) shire and attended our 1st event with them. More on that later...
Other video's of people making smocks I used as reference to make mine:
@MorganDonner Making Basic Medieval Underwear: youtube.com/watch?v=QK4wwQlML8I&t=679s
@AbbyCox Hand-Sewing a Medieval Smock/Shift/Underwear | Bardcore, but Make it Fashion (ft. a dance party) youtube.com/watch?v=scpY2y05IaU
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Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Heart of Nowhere by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A "T-Tunic" is a great 1st sewing project for anyone who is interested in getting into historical costuming.
Reference Videos:
@MorganDonner Historical Carpenter's Tunic: Speed Sewing! youtube.com/watch?v=R_C3Wc62dXg
@TheWelshViking How to Sew a Viking Linen Tunic
youtube.com/watch?v=Gis1AQrPzh8
Video About Gussets: youtube.com/watch?v=uQL02Z_DFf8&t=373s
Medieval Collectibles Website: medievalcollectibles.com
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