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Now for the neck hole. Take the body and with it still folded for a shoulder seam, fold the fabric in half lengthwise. On the corner where the two folds meet, you will measure out half the distance of measurement (a) along the shoulder fold. Measuring down from the same corner along the side fold… Continue reading Rectangular Construction: A Tunic Pattern – Part 5

So, we have the pieces, let's put them together.First, take two of the sleeves pieces and sew along the top at the (6) measurement. You should end up with something that looks like the illustration on the left.Do this for the other two sleeve pieces as well.Sew the sleeves and gores together at the (4)… Continue reading Rectanguar Construction: A Tunic Pattern – Part 4

Now that we have our measurements we draw the pattern out. Make sure that you have used the formulas I have provided on the measurements sheet to add in any seam allowances before drawing the pattern out. Nothing says heartache like working so hard on putting a garment together and discovering it is approximately six… Continue reading Rectanguar Construction: A Tunic Pattern – Part 3

Sorry everyone. Due to my responsibility as the Chancellor for the Royal University of Meridies next weekend, I am not going to be able to get the next lesson online until after our Universitas event is over. I should be able to jump in with both feet after that. I look forward to continuing on… Continue reading Tunic class online on hold

Equipment:To make this garment you will need:Fabric, measuring tape, yard stick, chalk or pencil.Measurements:These are the measurements needed:Body: (NOTE: I usually use 1/2" seam allowance on all sides, but use whatever you are comfortable with using)Shoulder to floor - __________ + _________ (Seam Allowance) = _________Around fist - (_____/2) + _______ (Seam Allowance) = _________Over… Continue reading Rectangular Construction: A Tunic Pattern – Part II

I've been wondering for a long time whether to put my classes online. I've taught most of them more than a few times which has allowed me to get some wonderful feedback from my students which in turn has allowed for some improvements to the class and teaching materials.After posting the question to the A&S… Continue reading Going online with my Project

In my last post I told you about a belt I was weaving for a friend in my Shire that had been apprenticed in addition to already being a squire.Well, I have completed the weaving and am now in the process of trying to get a belt buckle and tip on it.I have included a… Continue reading Squintice belt update

I started another blog to keep track of my A&S 50 challenge projects. You can read my progress here: http://muirgheinsas50.blogspot.com/.

Okay, so I joined the A&S 50 Challenge back at the Meridian Fall Coronation and 30 Year Celebration.Mistress Solveig (the Meridian Coordinator) recently reminded me that I had as yet not posted anything about what I had done so far.Here is what I remember:In November of 2007 I taught a class on double faced tablet… Continue reading My first A&S 50 update

Okay, so my next post was supposed to be some months ago and it was supposed to be about a garment.I got caught up in a lot of stuff, mostly traveling, and couldn't get back to my blog to make the next post.So, here I am working on a project and I liked it so… Continue reading Tabletweaving