The first steel, front-fastening busk was invented in 1829. (Waugh, 79) They’re nifty little beasties, especially at the end of … More
Tag: Fantasy
Hooray for Progress!
So, it’s been, like, forever since I’ve gotten to work on anything for my dollies, right? Oy then! Not cool… … More
Redefining “Overkill”
I decided that I needed more practice with the industrial machine at work. I can use it, I can do … More
Where’s my (non-Almond) Joy?
I love what I do. Normally, I bop around my little workshop like Hammy – with about the same attention … More
How to Draft Ye Olde Ren Wench Bodice
Remember a while back, I posted directions for a Basic Conic Block draft? Everyone was sort of like, wow, missa, … More
How to Make a Show Girl Headdress
So for reasons that I can’t quite wrap my head around, I’ve fround myself making show-girl headdresses. This is great, … More
Day of Wrong costumes
Playtrons of the Bristol Faire have embraced the tradition of having a “Day of Wrong” — where the idea is … More
I’m So Sure I Caught Pirate Fever….
At the end of the 2005 faire season, Bristol announced to it’s
cast/crew/the rest of us schmucks that the theme for 2006 would be "nautical….
Be prepared for a surprise!" Well, gosh darn it all if the decision wasn’t
made …
The Outlander Surcoats
My sweetie is involved with a faire Playtron group called The
Outlanders. They wanted to get together a group "look", and at some
point the idea that Dominic was (and still is) dating a seamstress came up.
After some talking…