Adelheid in the SCA

Step one of the kirtle is to gather tools and prepare fabric. This has ended up being a much easier step than I expected today, as the fabric has already been washed, dried, ironed, and put together in a project box. Here is the color scheme. The grey is showing up as a little more purple than graphite but I think it is the quality of the lighting. It will be a round necked, bodice/pleated skirt kirtle with short sleeves which will reach to just above the elbow. The black linen will be used for guards around the neckline. As Adelheid is a widow, and likely to dress herself, this dress will lace up the front. A future overgown may lace up the sides, depending how I feel when I get to it, to reduce bulk in the front. I have a small amount of heavier black canvas, which I may use for interlining, but I have not fully committed to the buckram/alternative solution at the moment. I also have some linen thread, which is a bit thick but it will do. I also have some "regular...

It's time to make Adelheid her kirtle. The image in my head is of a rather plain "around the house" kind of garment with short sleeves suitable for a burgher class, middle aged woman. Eventually, she will have her grey linen kirtle, an overgown of wool, and a hemd/chemise of linen. I'd like to make sleeves and an apron of silver linen, and some kind of burgher headwear. The first step is planning. I'd like to give myself a challenge to complete this first step by approaching the project consistently instead of in a big rush when I feel like it, and this will require a guide to keep me on track.  Grey Kirtle Step 1 - gather tools and prepare fabric Step 2 - create bodice pattern Step 3 - mockup of bodice Step 4 - sew real bodice Step 5 - attach skirt and sleeves Step 6 - finish hems Other - guards? Embellishments? Picture for general idea, not sure where the photo came from originally. More thoughts to come... This is NOT my photo, my dress, or my work....