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Venetian-Hungarian update

So it has been a very busy week around here, and with only 2 weeks left the tempo can not slow down if I am to finish everything before I depart for the event.

Since my last update I have finished the last of the 40 thread covered buttons for my husband's Hungarian coat. I also patterned to body and sleeves of the coat. There are a few more adjustments to make after the last fitting but by the end of the day i should have the body assembled. I am even using my lucet to make cording when i am on the treadmil.

I continue to practice wearing my new corset. The fabric has stretched slightly but everything seems to fit together well. I am now on the 4th row of embroidery on the front of my camicia. I need a total of 5 rows down the front and back panels, 4 down each side panel, the sleeves and my neckline. In order to make my portrait complete I will need to focus on the front and neckline for now, and I can address the rest of the blackwork after the event.

40 completed thread covered buttons for the Hungarian Coat. Made with wooden beads and embroidery floss .


To do List (mostly so I can print this and stay on track)

  • camicia blackwork
  • camicia construction
  • small shift construction
  • goldwork gorgiera (partlet)
  • More lucet cord for lacings, button loops and Venetian sleeve ties 
  • Venetian bodice
  • Venetian sleeves
  • Venetian skirts
  • String pearls for hair jewelry 
  • Hungarian coat body and sleeves
  • Hungarian coat skirts
  • Hungarian coat cuffs
  • Attaching buttons and loops to Hungarian coat. 
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