Countdown to the Ball: -1 Day
So pennsic officially started yesterday but as we only camp during War Week, I actually have an extra week to finish things up. First up:...
Countdown to the Ball: 8 days
Yesterday I finally got down to Joann Fabrics for a couple bits and pieces that I needed for my dress. But got home too late for sewing...
Countdown to the Ball: 10 days
After many long days of sewing, Adam is pretty much done. He doesn't have a hat yet, and the shirt is an older one and the collar is a...
Countdown to the Ball: 28, 27, 26
3 good days of sewing and I'm happy to say that my dress is pretty much done. The skirt was just two large panels, one front and one...
Countdown to the Ball: 30, 29...
I started with my dress, since I'm a little harder to fit but my dress will also be less complicated. I chose late 15th century...
To the Ball! Pregame
This year is Pennsic 50, which we're very much looking forward to. I've been busy sewing some new, lightweight Roman dresses for me and...
Iron Dress 2012
The competition runs from April 1 to July 1. The winner will be announced on July 15. The outfit must be made using Margo Anderson's...
Iron Dress Update
Not waiting until the last minute this time! Proof that two months into a three month competition, some work has been done: The chemise...
Back into the fray
My sister called me Sunday morning. She said that she wanted to talk to me before I donned the Crazy Pants yet again, and lost touch with...
Italian Renaissance Costume Competition 2011
As posted by The Realm Of Venus: To celebrate the Realm of Venus' tenth anniversary on the wonderful world wide web I am issuing a...