I know...I know, It's been a long time since I have updated this blog. I've been busy with work, life and general YouTube things that will be my main platform.
I should update here more when I can, for those of you who are looking for more history things, DIY things, and craft shenanigans in general.
With that said, I will keep this brief as best I can.
I will be going to school in 2023, for garment construction and hat making to start, then using those course credits into possibly getting into a fashion and tailoring full time course. It's the first time I'll be back at school in decades. I'm a bit nervous, but who wouldn't be?
If this is your first time here, welcome, fellow Denizen of the Internet!
My focuses are going to be on slow fashion, upcycling where possible, vintage reconstruction for 1940's and 1950s, with a smattering of other eras from viking to victorian/edwardian.
I have books on Victorian tailoring, the Halsam system, and I'm working on ideas slowly.
I have been involved lately with the CosTube community, and have been working on multiple projects including spinning, vintage fashions, pattern making, and some costume elements.
I strongly advise to visit my YouTube page for more details and potential inspiration.
One of the "series" projects I've been working on for this year is the Tortoise Brooch challenge for those interested in Viking era, to make their own. You can see my journey below:
The introduction to the challenge:
Next, failing at attaching things:
And the final assembly and success:
If you like what you see, or if you;re interested in seeing more, please visit my YouTube page, like, subscribe, comment on what you liked or what you'd like to see next, as it all helps to bump the algorithm, and gives me a bit of a serotonin boost, and knowing what you all want for content.
Provided I have time, I look forward to joining CoSy 2023 (that's the CosTube Symposium).
See you all out there later for our next adventure...which may involve Butterick's 1950's "Walkaway Dress". Stay tuned!
