Inspired by an Italian Masquerade event that I will be attending at the end of September, my projects are taking a brief vacation to the shining city on the lagoon, Venice. Starting in at the beginning of August I had 8 weeks to build a Venetian Ensemble from the skin out, and a Hungarian Ensemble for my husband. So far here is my progress: Week 1: Research and order supplies I could not find locally. Start 40 thread covered buttons for husband's coat. Week 2: While waiting for supplies research how gowns were made. Draft corset pattern, discuss construction details with those who have made them before. Prep supplies as they arrive. Build and embroider husband's 16th century shirt. Look to my post on a Man's Tudor Shirt. Week 3: Construct Corset. Look to my post on Effigy Corsets with Reeds . Begin drafting camicia pattern based on the instructions at The Realm of Venus Camicia Page Week 4-5: Mock up/patterning Hungarian coat. Embroidery...
A Costumer Exploring History. One Garment or Rabbit Hole at a Time.