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Mycenean/Minoan Bolero Jacket

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 Finished April 26, 2021 I followed https://gorgeoustangents.home.blog/2020/02/26/minoan-mycenaean-bolero-jacket/ pattern and tutorial, though I did use two layers of this fabric (by folding it in half, essentially flatlining it with itself).  I started with a 40"x32" piece of fabric which I folded to be 40"x16". I then flatlined and cut the triangle out in the same seam which, although a little fiddly, worked quite well! I hid all the edges of the triangle inside the flatlining, which I should have done for the rest of the rectangle as well. I braided some green acrylic yarn (chosen for color and quantity available) then applied it to the bolero, starting at the tip of the triangle and going all the way around 2 times total. This helped the bolero to fit a lot better, especially after I stretched the 'arm holes' a little bit. The tassel is made of the same green acrylic with 3 sculpy beads that I made, 1 purple and 2 green, in graduating sizes. The tassel,
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Orchid linen 19-teens style skirt mashup

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 Finished April 23, 2021 I started with Peppermint Magazine x Paper Theory's 'Pocket Skirt'  in the largest size (with extra around all of the pieces) so that I could pleat the back. I made the pockets a bit deeper (as my fabric allowed!), and made the front and closure method be more 19-teens inspired.  The closure features 7 bars and 5 hooks (the two extra bars are on the side for differing sizes). They are all bronze colored and #3 size. I ran twill tape all around the inside waistband partially for a closure and partially for stability for my pleats.  This skirt used nearly 2 yards of 60" wide linen fabric ('eggplant' in 5.3oz via Fabrics-store)! and yet I still want deeper pockets! I am exceedingly happy with how this skirt turned out! It feels very 19-teens to me, between the closure and how it moves/hangs/drapes. The color is very fun too. 
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Qi'ra/1940s faux-wrap top

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 finished March 31, 2021 Qi'ra is a character from "Solo: A Star Wars Story" her wardrobe is sort of based on/has elements of 1940s fashion. I based this off of stills from the movie and pictures of the exhibit of clothing from the movie.  I used a black peachskin fabric (via fabric mart online). I drafted this myself, based on my measurements, except for the sleeves which I originally got from Butterick B6563 size 22 and then widened further (for maximum poof!). It has a (decorative) button at the back neck.  I like how slinky and silky the fabric is. This is definitely a fun top, but paired with the right things could definitely be dressed up as well. 
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15th/16th century inspired voluminous linen shift

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 Finished December 21, 2020 This was originally based on an extant from Patterns of Fashion  number 4? I believe. However, I also wanted to try splitting the top of the side gores around the bottom of the gusset. This worked fine, but I don't think it really added anything.  I made twisted cords from some cotton thread for the neck and the bottom of the sleeves.  This shift is extremely voluminous! Which is how I wanted it to be, but the picture doesn't show how truly voluminous this thing is! 
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Partlet

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 Finished December 11, 2020 I based this on several different schematics and pictures I found online. This was made of some handmedown linen.  It is very simple - 1 back piece and 2 front pieces connected at the shoulders, a ruffle and inner neck lining. I used some heavy thread ties at the sides and up the front as a closure.  It turned out very cute! Next time I will made the side ties more permanent, rather than just being tied. 
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Halfmoon Atelie Strand Top

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 Finished December 2, 2020 I came across the pdf schematic of this pattern and really liked the details.  After drafting the pattern out to my measurements, I stitched the yokes (front and back) to the top of the shirt, then stitched the straps on, then finished the side seams, and finally finished the hem. This was made out of the same poly blue bedsheet as the 18th century skirt I made previously . I really like how this looks and fits! It is a good summer top despite being 100% polyester. 
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More skirts

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 Mushroom skirt: less than 2 yards of fabric (via joanns), cut and constructed similarly to all my other skirts of this style but I did flatline this fabric with muslin due to its sheerness. The pleating pattern is 2 knife pleats on each hip for each panel & 1 8" box pleat at the center of each panel. Finished December 1, 2020. Black, Gold, & White Geometric skirt: less than 2 yards (via local fabric store), same cut and construction, same pleating pattern as mushroom skirt. Finished December 15, 2020.  Red wool skirt with 18th century style pockets: 1 yard of fabric (maroon wool/cashmere/nylon coating - Michael Kors - 60" via fabric mart online), same cut and construction, used 18th century style pocket bags, 4" box pleat in center of each panel and 2 1.5" knife pleats on each hip on each panel, bias binding turned hem. Finished April 15, 2021. 
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