Since I did not do all of my clothing in the first go around, I did want to go through them again near the end of the Konmari process. So here it is!
I did end up getting rid of a few more things and ended up with about 40 items in my closet and perhaps another 10-15 in my drawer plus underthings and pjs. Yay tiny closet!
The next video will be my sentimental items and photos! Since we're near the end, I'm taking questions to go in my wrap up video. If you have any questions about this process or what I thought about it, please leave it below.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Monday, March 28, 2016
Italian Renaissance Costuming Challenge 6
I've been an avid follower of the Italian Renaissance Costuming Challenge (IRCC) for several years and have decided that this is finally the year to enter it! I'm strongly considering making my Adrian persona Italian because Italian garb is so pretty (and because picking a late period English name would be rather boring). So I do need some more Italian outfits.
I really love the high waisted look of 1490s styles like those who inspired the fashions on Ever After and The Borgias. And I've got a bit of cold feet at cutting into my silk for my Borgia dress in an untested pattern. I'm hoping that this project will help me get some kinks out of the dress pattern before cutting into my pricy silk.
My first layer will be a camica or Italian chemise. I've already made one for my Borgia dress but one can never have too many pairs of underthings for costuming. The second layer will consist of a gamurra or gown which will be front laced with a pleated skirt.
The third layer will be a giornea which is a pretty draped over dress that is open at the sides like this lady is wearing. I'm hoping this will be a nice easy layer to throw on to make my outfit look pretty pretty for events such as court during Adria but that can be left off for most of the day when it's just too hot for that.
Lastly will be accessories. I'm planning on making some jewelry and another pocket ( because pockets rock). Italians also have such pretty jewelry! If I have extra time at the end and I'm feeling ambitions, I may throw in a few extra accessories but who knows.
Once the challenge begins on April 14th, I'll be sending in monthly updates which I'll also share here. Now off to do some fabric shopping!
I really love the high waisted look of 1490s styles like those who inspired the fashions on Ever After and The Borgias. And I've got a bit of cold feet at cutting into my silk for my Borgia dress in an untested pattern. I'm hoping that this project will help me get some kinks out of the dress pattern before cutting into my pricy silk.
My first layer will be a camica or Italian chemise. I've already made one for my Borgia dress but one can never have too many pairs of underthings for costuming. The second layer will consist of a gamurra or gown which will be front laced with a pleated skirt.
The third layer will be a giornea which is a pretty draped over dress that is open at the sides like this lady is wearing. I'm hoping this will be a nice easy layer to throw on to make my outfit look pretty pretty for events such as court during Adria but that can be left off for most of the day when it's just too hot for that.
Lastly will be accessories. I'm planning on making some jewelry and another pocket ( because pockets rock). Italians also have such pretty jewelry! If I have extra time at the end and I'm feeling ambitions, I may throw in a few extra accessories but who knows.
Once the challenge begins on April 14th, I'll be sending in monthly updates which I'll also share here. Now off to do some fabric shopping!
Saturday, March 26, 2016
Historical Sew Monthly #3: Protection
So I went on my very first costuming camping trip! It was definitely a kiddy pool level event since it was about 20 minutes from our home (which was great because Rachel bird was sick and needed injections twice a day) and we used modern camping stuff. But there was costuming!
I decided to rock an Italian look for Saturday. This decision was mostly so I could wear my only historical make of 2015-an Italian chemise (or camica as they would have called it). And I whipped up a quick project just for camping that just so happened to fit in with this month's Historical Sew Monthly challenge!
The challenge was "protection" and I made one of the most basic types of protection items-an apron. Way to be boring, I know. But I did want a really functioning apron and not just a pretty Sunday best apron with all of the camping and nature and stuff. (Yeah... see my Great Outdoors entry)
So I scrounged up about a yard of blue wool and quickly hand sewed this little apron right before the event. Wool is a great choice for an apron because it has a bit of a water repelling quality (great for spills) and will smolder and put itself out if caught on fire rather than just burning like linen (although we didn't actually cook anything over a fire).
The Challenge: Protection
Fabric: about a yard of blue wool left over from another project. I think this was one that I got on the cheap so $6ish
Pattern: it's a rectangle gathered to a rectangle
Year: mid to late 1500s (although it could be worn in a lot of periods)
Notions: thread
How historically accurate is it? I have to admit that I didn't do a lot of research on pattern here but it does look like the pictures from the period. Wool is a great fabric for a working apron and dark colors are great for hiding stains.
Hours to complete: 4ish
First worn: Adrian Empire camping trip and colleguim
Total cost: $6
I rocked my American Duchess Stratfords. Yet again, they performed marvelously proving themselves to be not just another pretty pair of shoes but quite well suited for actually wearing and trudging through nature.
I also got the opportunity to wear my pocket on the outside of my gown since it is Italian too! So so handy! Usually, I hide it between my petticoat and gown for English looks since it's so handy to have.
My hair is most assuredly NOT long enough to do Italian looks but a hair piece and a snood do wonders for making a period appropriate looking (even if not quite accurate) hair do. Especially since the Florida sun has lightened my hair enough to match my hair piece.
The event itself was quite fun. There were classes all day Saturday so I got to learn a lot of cool stuff. There was also combat and an arts competition. I'm very excited to get to do arts competitions and show off all of my pretties.
Plus some of the ladies are trying to organize a sewing night so that will be so fun! Yay for hanging out with other nerds!
Overall, we had a very fun time and I can't wait for the next event!
I decided to rock an Italian look for Saturday. This decision was mostly so I could wear my only historical make of 2015-an Italian chemise (or camica as they would have called it). And I whipped up a quick project just for camping that just so happened to fit in with this month's Historical Sew Monthly challenge!
The challenge was "protection" and I made one of the most basic types of protection items-an apron. Way to be boring, I know. But I did want a really functioning apron and not just a pretty Sunday best apron with all of the camping and nature and stuff. (Yeah... see my Great Outdoors entry)
So I scrounged up about a yard of blue wool and quickly hand sewed this little apron right before the event. Wool is a great choice for an apron because it has a bit of a water repelling quality (great for spills) and will smolder and put itself out if caught on fire rather than just burning like linen (although we didn't actually cook anything over a fire).
The Challenge: Protection
Fabric: about a yard of blue wool left over from another project. I think this was one that I got on the cheap so $6ish
Pattern: it's a rectangle gathered to a rectangle
Year: mid to late 1500s (although it could be worn in a lot of periods)
Notions: thread
How historically accurate is it? I have to admit that I didn't do a lot of research on pattern here but it does look like the pictures from the period. Wool is a great fabric for a working apron and dark colors are great for hiding stains.
Hours to complete: 4ish
First worn: Adrian Empire camping trip and colleguim
Total cost: $6
I rocked my American Duchess Stratfords. Yet again, they performed marvelously proving themselves to be not just another pretty pair of shoes but quite well suited for actually wearing and trudging through nature.
I also got the opportunity to wear my pocket on the outside of my gown since it is Italian too! So so handy! Usually, I hide it between my petticoat and gown for English looks since it's so handy to have.
My hair is most assuredly NOT long enough to do Italian looks but a hair piece and a snood do wonders for making a period appropriate looking (even if not quite accurate) hair do. Especially since the Florida sun has lightened my hair enough to match my hair piece.
The event itself was quite fun. There were classes all day Saturday so I got to learn a lot of cool stuff. There was also combat and an arts competition. I'm very excited to get to do arts competitions and show off all of my pretties.
Plus some of the ladies are trying to organize a sewing night so that will be so fun! Yay for hanging out with other nerds!
Overall, we had a very fun time and I can't wait for the next event!
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
My Konmari Journey Part #19: Knitting & Embroidery
This is the last section of the hobby Kimono! Woohoo! I'm tackling knitting and embroidery supplies since I don't have much of either.
All that's left is sentimental items and photos and then we're done with Konmari! Yay!
All that's left is sentimental items and photos and then we're done with Konmari! Yay!
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Pattern Sale Part 2
More patterns for sale! Just like yesterday, all patterns are complete unless otherwise noted. Prices do not include shipping from the US.
Advance 7015 1950s evening dress pattern size 12 bust 30 $15
Simplicity 3750 1950s dress pattern size 14 bust 32 $10
McCall 7259 1950s blouse and skirt pattern size 12 bust 30 $5
McCall 7580 1950s dress pattern size 14 bust 32 $10
Butterick 6943 1950s dress pattern size 32 bust 14 $10
McCalls 8918 1950s day dress size 14 bust 32 $10
If you would like to purchase one of these patterns, email me at girlwiththestarspangledheart[at]gmail[dot]com and I can get you a shipping quote.
Advance 7015 1950s evening dress pattern size 12 bust 30 $15
Simplicity 3750 1950s dress pattern size 14 bust 32 $10
McCall 7259 1950s blouse and skirt pattern size 12 bust 30 $5
McCall 7580 1950s dress pattern size 14 bust 32 $10
Butterick 6943 1950s dress pattern size 32 bust 14 $10
McCalls 8918 1950s day dress size 14 bust 32 $10
If you would like to purchase one of these patterns, email me at girlwiththestarspangledheart[at]gmail[dot]com and I can get you a shipping quote.
Monday, March 21, 2016
Pattern Sale Part 1
As you may have seen, I recently Konmari'd my sewing patterns and decided quite a few of them needed new homes! I have quite a few patterns that I'll be listing and there will be a second batch tomorrow.
Patterns are complete unless otherwise noted. Prices do not include shipping from the US.
Simplicity 2801 dress pattern late 1940s Size 14.5 bust 33 $10
Simplcity 4759 dress and jacket pattern 1950s size 11 bust 29 $5
Butterick 9274 blouse pattern 1950s size 10 bust 31 $7
Advance 5588 dress pattern 1950s size 15 bust 33 $15
McCalls 5079 1950s/1960s blouse pattern size 14 bust 34 $5
McCall 8423 1950s dress pattern size 14 bust 32 $10
Butterick 4433 1950s gibson girl style blouse size 14 bust 32 $5
McCalls 3973 1950s summer blouse pattern size 12 bust 32 $5
Simplicity 3010 late 40s early 50s dress pattern size 14 bust 32 $10
If there is something you want or if there is something else that you are looking for, please email me at girlwiththestarspangledheart[at]gmail[dot]com.
Patterns are complete unless otherwise noted. Prices do not include shipping from the US.
Simplicity 2801 dress pattern late 1940s Size 14.5 bust 33 $10
Simplcity 4759 dress and jacket pattern 1950s size 11 bust 29 $5
Advance 5588 dress pattern 1950s size 15 bust 33 $15
McCalls 5079 1950s/1960s blouse pattern size 14 bust 34 $5
McCall 8423 1950s dress pattern size 14 bust 32 $10
Butterick 4433 1950s gibson girl style blouse size 14 bust 32 $5
McCalls 3973 1950s summer blouse pattern size 12 bust 32 $5
Simplicity 3010 late 40s early 50s dress pattern size 14 bust 32 $10
If there is something you want or if there is something else that you are looking for, please email me at girlwiththestarspangledheart[at]gmail[dot]com.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
My Konmari Journey Part #18: Sewing Tools
I'm finishing up the sewing stuff today! We're almost through Konmari and I'm so excited! Check out this video to see how I do in this last category.
Once I finish up my Konmari, I'll owe you guys another sewing room tour. I'm still working on it but I have moved a lot of stuff around. If you missed the first one from right after we moved it, here it is!
Once I finish up my Konmari, I'll owe you guys another sewing room tour. I'm still working on it but I have moved a lot of stuff around. If you missed the first one from right after we moved it, here it is!
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