First Medieval Gown Complete

Yesterday I was looking at my pile of fabric and dreaming of what I could create. One fabric in particular caught my eye, a golden brown panne, so I thought I would give it a whirl.

The fabric draped so beautifully that it had to be a long tunic that has a small train.

Because I have the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival in mind for these gowns, my goal was to make a dress that was versatile in size. I have heard that some where where the costumes during the parade while the temp may be at -30 degrees. A dress that could be worn over some insulated undergarments that would also fit without the undergarments is ideal I accomplished this by putting lacing over the shoulder so that it can be drawn up. I also added full lacing down the side from the bust to drop over the hips.

I was really pleased when I took it to the Main Street Exchange in Saranac Lake. Sarah, who works there, tried it on. The dress form is a size 12 with room to spare. But look how well the adjusters worked on Sarah, Her Majesty, a size 6.

Find it here in my Etsy

Dreaming

Today I am looking at my stacks of fabric and dreaming what to make. Since the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is only 5 weeks away, I must get busy cutting, sewing and trimming to make these costumes available for the festivities.

This is only a portion of the many wonderful textures I have to create with. Today's project will be with a golden brown velveteen. I will post pictures later!

Debbie

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival 2011

This winter I find myself residing in Saranac Lake, NY. I am very excited about the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival 2011 that will be in February because I am told that there will be people in costume for the Medieval theme. With that in mind, I am dreaming up new designs just for the carnival. Keep watching because I will be posting my progress on these creations.