FF&F

FF&F went really well. I was quite pleased with how many people attended my class. Several people were not able to attend, but asked for a posting. Here it is please let me know if you have any questions!

WHY I CREATED THIS CLASS: I’ve attended a few classes on thrifty ways to upgrade your garb through repurposing other objects. While I love this thought, and it is very helpful, one really needs the basis of basics. After talking to several people, I wanted to create a class on this subject.

WHAT I LEARNED WHILE CREATING THIS CLASS: It can really be a never ending topic. While I only have a few objects made and in the handout, I have many more to create, and I am hoping to add more to this class. Also, this class is supposed to be a basis to use as a start of your own research

OBJECTIVE: To give individuals of all skill levels examples of garb and accessories that can be created out of a yard of fabric or less. Several, if not all of these examples can also be used as largess

NOTES TO REMEMBER:
-Preferable fabrics (natural vs. manmade/synthetic)
   +cotton
   +linen
   +silk
   +muslin
-Before you start
   +always wash your fabric (zig-zag edging helps to prevent fraying)
   +washing helps to prevent future uneven shrinkage, wash away extra dye
   +always make a mockup
   +I recommend scrap material/bedsheets/muslin
   +helps to make sure pattern actually works before it is too late

HATS

St Birgitta Cap

2 piece coif/3 piece coif

Elizabethan coif

Jorvik hood

Viking hood

Flemish (?) coif

Birka cap

Biggin

Small veils

Pileus hat

Accessories
Shaw
Pocket

Pouch

Trim
Bias tape
Straight tape
Belt
Short apron/serving cloth

Other

Feast gear cover/placemat
2 person table cloth
Table runner
Napkins
Belt favor
Basket cover
Pin pillow
Notebook cover

Please use this class and handout as a starting point. There are many other objects to make/use to help jump start your kit, de-clutter your house, and help your Kingdom with largess and silent auction items

Questions/comments please email me at antoinettedelorraine@yahoo.com

Or see my blog at antoinettedelorraine@blogspot.com