At 05:40 AM 7/26/2005, you wrote:
No prob. Love to share a good source. Love to be the first to find
same! I'm fairly new to Elizahoovian, tho not to sewing and not to
milinery. My first french hood, which couldnt take the weight of
Swarovski pearls, looks good anyway, if a bit plain. I've started the
"dog house" gabled hood a la Catherine of Aragon. What a monster. It
could support a gold brick. Maybe two. Having erred in either
direction, I'm hoping that next time, I can get something in the
middle ground. <sigh>
Wouldja couldja post an F-hood photo or 6? Since I've not yet seen you
IRL, I'd love to get an idea of your work. Thanks.
Ciao! Gotta catch a flight to NYC & the Met.
--cin
Hiya Cynthia,
I am slowly working my way through my second French hood (1545 time frame).
My first was made years ago and badly at that, so I figured while I had
some time not devoted to a gown or man's outfit, I would work on
accessories for me. I am pregnant with my third child so I really can't do
a fitted gown right now, and have no reason to make my kirtle until this
winter for next spring's events.
So, on this new hood after some research, I've wired the buckram, mulled
the two pieces (base and coronet), hand sewn the fabric on base, and just
started pinning the lining on that as well. I have a dress diary that has
some photos and lots of musing of what I am doing, including the theory I
mentioned.
http://www.kimiko1.com/dressdiaries/1545FrenchHood/
I also hope to get a gabled hood as well after this f-hood is finished, and
a tall hat for my Elizabethan dress. I usually rush through the accessories
that having time to research and construct well is a nice change, even if I
don't get to wear it until next spring or fall.
The only other millinery project was my husband's Italian bonnet and an old
Elizabethan pill box hat that I have no pictures of, yet. I learned a lot
from the Italian bonnet (like how much I hate curved needles).
Well before I ramble on too much, enjoy your trip to the Met!
Kimiko
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