Autobiography of a Paradox » Costuming

Sewing update…

Marti Miernik — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:17:24 +0000

I haven’t felt like sewing much in these last few weeks and have procrastinated on a few projects I shouldn’t have. Namely Martin’s leather doublet. Now, I think the trouble here is not that I just did not want to do it. It is actually that I want to do it well. Martin looks amazing in the new garb I made him and the over doublet needs to be just as splendid. To do so I recently purchased a new toy, a leather sewing machine. This will make the whole project so much simpler.

I have embroidered most of the leather already and I started putting together the whole thing. In addition to sewing on the machine I’ve come to the conclusion that most of the detail work in addition to proper lining fitting and trimming will be done in hand. This is to make sure that the first pass on the project is impeccable. Deadline is San Francisco. And I’m pretty sure it will be done by then.

Other projects at work are Curtis’ and Clint’s pants. I need to get the measurements of my men. These should go fast and smooth, I hope. Finally, new dress for me. I have to say that sewing it put me back in the mood for sewing. So, lets hope it lasts.

Speaking of which, I’m taking commissions.

Martin’s Pictures from Visalia

Marti Miernik — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:46:27 +0000

Here is the most recent garb completed for Martin. The pieces include pants and an under dublet. A leather over dublet is in the works.

Martin’s Pictures from Visalia

Marti Miernik — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:46:27 +0000

Here is the most recent garb completed for Martin. The pieces include pants and an under dublet. A leather over dublet is in the works.

New Pic from Golden Gate Renaissance Faire

Marti Miernik — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:10:09 +0000

I just found this really cool pic of me and Knight from last year’s Golden Gate Renaissance Faire. Knight looks so great. The new dress does not look to bad either