I am not made of rectangles.

Realization I had yesterday: I am not made of rectangles. Wait, hear me out. “Rectangular construction conserves fabric” is the best thing I’ve ever heard about this technique. And it is not true. No, seriously, hear me out. Rectangular construction results in very little waste fabric — meaning the stuff that gets left on the …

My First Camisa, sort of

I have officially begun work on my first (sort of) camisa. Camisa – (Spanish) Chemise, smock, undertunic, shift. Modern: slip, camisole. The white garment that goes under all the other garments in a medieval outfit, protecting the visible garments from sweat and body oils so that they last longer. Generally made with undyed white linen. …

“I didn’t fail! I found a way that doesn’t work!”

The following was originally posted to my Facebook page, and I’ve decided it needs to be here instead. Probably a lot of things originally posted there will be moved over here. “I didn’t fail! I merely discovered a way that doesn’t work!” ‘Maura Isles’, Rizzoli & Isles. There are a lot of ways to think …

Fabric Stash Organization

A form of this post was first published on my Facebook page. This is its edited form. I decided to be the best beginner ever, with loads of organization and loads of willingness to learn. I figure this will help my wonderful, patient teachers to remain patient with me even after they’ve experienced my learning …