Fall and Spring Projects: Elizabethan Clothing from Underpinnings to Outer Garments

We had a wonderful planning session at the guild meeting this month.  After speaking with the participants and reaching a consensus, the following project schedule has been set:

•  Project #1: Corsets. August/September - We will be patterning, constructing and finishing a corset.
• Project#2: Hoops and Underpinnings. October/November - This segment will include hoops, a chemise/shirt and underwear.
• December Break: No meeting this month due to holiday activities.
• Project#3: Late 16th/Early17th Century Outer Garments. January/February -  Using our finished corset, underpinnings and hoops we will construct outerwear to complete our Elizabethan kit.
• Project #4: Baronial Loaner Gear.  March/April/May - We will make complete adjustable outfits for a man and woman to be used as Baronial Loaner Gear in baronial colors.

Another exciting addition to Clothier's Guild: A Monthly Workshop!

By request, I will be hosting a once-a-month workshop to work on the current project as a group.  This date will be set at the guild meeting on the first Wednesday of each month.  Based on when most people are available during the given month, we will have a Saturday afternoon work day. You can bring your current guild project and work on it for several hours as a group.  This is a great way to work on your garment's fit, get help with any tricky bits and interact with your fellow guildies.


Materials lists will be published over the next week, so stay tuned for updates!