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Kimiko

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Re: NCRF (in Ren Faire History Snobs) That's pretty cool to know!
discussion post on Fri, October 30, 2009 - 9:17 PM
Re: Cotton voile chemises/nightgowns from April Cornell (in Historical Costumers) Nice, but I prefer period linen smocks. But these look comfy for around the house.
discussion post on Fri, October 30, 2009 - 2:24 PM
Re: A female merchant (in Elizabethan Clothing) Thank you Howard for reminding me to stick to the basics. I sometimes, no, often get distracted by shiny tangents... oh, look, there's purple satin trim! :-D

Also, as I was reminded when reading Maggie's excellent article, even the folks of th... read more
discussion post on Thu, October 29, 2009 - 8:57 PM
Re: A female merchant (in Elizabethan Clothing) LOL! That's a good one!
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Re: The color Purple and faire clothing (in Ren Faire History Snobs) Thank you Pax. I will do so when it gets done.
discussion post on Wed, October 28, 2009 - 5:17 PM
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Just wanted to post a forward from Margo Anderson.
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By popular request, we are delighted to present our long awaited Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern!

This package gives you everything you need to dress the Tudor woman, from undergarments to accessories.
It's not just for the upper class lady: we also provide instructions and pattern pieces for the working class Tudor woman.
Includes:
• Smock with detachable cuffs, and under partlet
• Kirtle with supportive bodice, ... read more
Sat, June 13, 2009 - 1:35 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
I finally got photos of me wearing the whole thing yesterday, while at Queen Bess & the Pyrates faire at Sycamore Island (on a very hot day). I blog about the whole thing in my sewing LiveJournal account here: kimikosews.livejournal.com/tag/...+gown
Photos can be found here: s56.photobucket.com/albums/g...zabethan/
Sun, May 17, 2009 - 1:02 PM permalink - 2 comments
 
in the Central CA valley. Just look for the prominent B&W drapery fabric walking your way. :-)
Wed, April 22, 2009 - 11:42 PM permalink - 4 comments
 
You can see the visual proof at my photobucket.
s56.photobucket.com/albums/g...n/Bodice/

Journal entries at my LJ
kimikosews.livejournal.com/15943.html
Sun, April 12, 2009 - 9:31 PM permalink - 4 comments
 
And so I have put it on my now mutilated dress form, taken and posted photos, and written final words on this project in my new LJ blog.
kimikosews.livejournal.com/tag/...odies

I am a very happy seamstress. And now, to draft my French farthingale pattern.
Sun, February 22, 2009 - 9:18 PM permalink - 4 comments
 
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