Costume school project 2: 1830s-40s tailoring! This one was fitted to my measurements rather than a model's. Even though the learning process was quite challenging at times because it was a very quick module, it was wonderful making something I knew I'd get to wear at the end, and I learned a LOT. Suits have so much hidden structuring and precise math!
I'm looking forward to the end photoshoot where I'll also be wearing the trousers I made, and a proper shirt and cravat.
For the past few months I've been in York at a school for historical costuming! It's incredibly fast-paced but I'm having such a good time. In a 4-month span we're making 3 full clothing ensembles, each from a different era (1880s womenswear, 1830s menswear, and 1970s daywear of choice).
Here is some of the progress on my womenswear look, from undergarment construction toile to the nearly finished piece. It's a polonaise style referenced from a Harper's Bazaar illustration from 1886.
I've known your DAI content since I was 12 and now I'm 18 :) just wanted to tell u how much you meant to me in my childhood :) I love what you do and I'm happy you're still up in here
I think this message just made my whole year. Sometimes it feels like I haven't made enough progress as a person and then I get a lovely reminder like this, from someone who really enjoys what I do, and it makes everything feel worthwhile. Thank you for sticking with me this whole time! I hope you have a wonderful day.
Hand-embroidered Cassandra Pentaghast’s character card from Dragon Age Inquisition, 11.5x19.5 cm. 89 hours of work. I learned a lot of new techniques for it including (very basic) needle-lace making!
My Dragon Age Inquisition character card embroideries all together! Each is 11.5x19.5 cm. Dorian took 73 hours, Cassandra took 89 hours, and Sera took 75 hours.
I wonder which character I'll do next...
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[Image descriptions: Embroidered versions of the Dorian, Cassandra and Sera character selection card from Dragon Age Inquisition.
Dorian holds a book under his left arm while casting magic with his right. There are white glyphs in the air and a white snake running under his cloak and under his arm.
Cassandra sits atop a war horse with Inquisition soldiers behind her. She wears black armour with a gold-trimmed cloak, and the Seeker flag and he cloak stream behind her.
Sera stands atop a slanted tree trunk with her bow held suggestively between her legs, looking at the Skyhold tower in the distance, where the tiny figure of the inquisitor is present in the window. Mountains and turrets make up the background behind her.]