Over Skirt - Finished

It's finished.  The hand beading, the trimming and the fitting.  I tried it on with the corset, the crinoline and the burnt orange underskirt.  This way I got a proper fit.  The bodice will go over all this.  I decided to use hook and eye closures because it will be easier to fasten and it will eliminate another cord.

I really like the way the beading plays with the orange skirt and I got the length just right.

Yes, that is Onyx the cat in the background and Hector the chihuahua in the foreground.

So, next is the bodice.

Over Skirt - Trimming

I got the beading done on the outside edges of the skirt.  It took about four hours total, but it was worth it.  It is going to look spectacular, plus it gives the edges some weight.  That way they will fall properly and not get blown around in the breeze.

I have to get more purple thread and then I can start on the bodice.  I started the design phase today.  I do have a few things to figure out, like how to cap the shoulders.  Do I use rolled shoulder style or epaulet style?  How do I want to attach the Stomacher?

These and more will be answered soon.

14th century noble garb - Over Skirt

The battle continues.  So far I have my Crinoline, my burnt orange Under Skirt and my Elizabethan Bodice done.  This leaves the Over Skirt, the Bodice, the Stomacher and the sleeves. 

This is about the Over Skirt.  I used the same gore pattern that I used for the Under Skirt, except I only used six instead of eight.  I sewed them together, hemmed them up and trimmed the bottom with this amazing trim I found at Birka.  Black, gold and burnt orange, just perfect.

Isn't that just luscious

I put the waist band on.  I will have to try it on with the corset, crinoline and under skirt to get an accurate measure for the overhang of the waist band.  I made it long so I could do adjustments as needed.

The last thing I have to do on this before trying it on and adjusting the waist band is to hand trim the edges with these amber colored beads I have.  That's a project for the evening while watching TV.

More to come.