Embroidery project for christmas , part 1 of 3

After my good experience with the viking hat ,I wish to do another small project that will of course become a christmas gift.Last time I didn't used a hoop for a practical reason , this time I did.

My hoop , made of wood buy from Amazon for only 5$ .For a first attempt and did not want to invest too much I think it fill the need very well.The truth is I prefer to invest in different type of thread.

I bind the hoop but realize I must do it with only one .Otherwise after I place the fabric I cannot adjust the hoop.

I choose a velvet cotton I had , not a very good quality I'm afraid.Binding or not , you can see the trace of the hoop.It's worst without the binding.I put a layer of muslin under it and fix it with a temporary embroidery glue.

In progress.The center is an acrylic jewel surronded by tiny seed true freshwater pearl.I start stitching  the petals with a silver soie ovale , a flat and shiny silk thread.

My list of projects or wish list

I thought it could be nice to share my list of project to come  or at least what I wish or hope to do.Wish and make are two differents things.If I start slowly I may realize a good part of the list , one day.It's not place by order or priority , just if I think of it I add it.In italic are those I prefer the most .


The mystery 18th century heavily embroided dress project inspired by tv serie
Elizabethan costume for men
Princess Elizabeth dress for a young girl
Christmas socks and gift bag
Chemise and surcot inspired from The mist of Avalon - Ygraine character
A set of 4 none perfect fantasy or historical russian costumes
Blue and gold tudor dress - inspired from the book The tudor tailor
Red gown from Eleonore of Toledo - Pattern of fashion 1 p 41
A selection of period underwear
Dress inspired by Madeleine Vionnet
Embroided Elizabethan inspired purse
The jellow Elizabethan inspired purse , attempt no 1 before making the embroided version
Pet en l'air using the italian brocade I have
Robe à la française using the second italian brocade
Robe à l'anglaise
18th century embroided outfit for men
Polonaise dress
A civil war dress
A regency outfit
Blue and green dress with embroided butterfly for my goddauther
Renaissance dress
Port Réal inspired dress from The game of throne
A cocoon coat inspired by designer Poiret - project in developpement
A one piece bathing suit
A mother -daughter viking outfit using 2 or 3 fabric I have in reserve for that
Victorian ball gown
Frock coat for my honey
An embroided outfit inspired by prince Albert
Red medieval dress inspired by an original painting seen in a magasine
Blanket for child
A complete historical edwardian outfit , because I love Road to Avonlea tv serie
Red oxford satin dress with one sleeve
Dress inspired from the Monte carlo dress from Folkwear pattern
Pyjamas for child
A middle age outfit - early period
A selection of corset - élizabethan , victorian , edwardian and regency
Blue pyjama with lamb design for my son
A steampunk outfit
Two matching kilt - one for my son and his daddy
An attemp to recreate a dress from a queen - don't know which one I prefer
A gambison - don't know the english name but it's the padded coat wear under an armor
A royal tudor outfit for a young boy (my son)

Viking outfit for my daughter , part 2

The goal wasn't to make something historically perfect , just to have a close look that I will love.Making things in small size doesn't mean it doens't required time.As a first layer for the costume , I made a plain tunic.I used the technic with rectangle , triangle on the side and a gusset under the arm.I used a piece of leftover linen I already and other fabric  so I didn't have to buy anything.

The tunic , showing the shape and size of it. It was assembly by machine but the outside is entirely handsew.

Close-up of the neckline , handsew with a pale blue silk.The bottom and the wrist are made the same way , blanket stitches.

The over dress ,  an apron dress  made of burgundy wool flannel.The cut is the same as the one I have and was made by my friend Gwenyver.Assembly by machine but not visible on the outside.You can see more of the shape on this site I used.

Again , the bottom is handsew using a blanket stitches.I like it because it's easy and look nice.I used the same pink silk for the hat.

I was running out of time to sew the shoulder strap so I sew them quickly doing an X to fix it.The strap as you can see are not entirely finish.It was wear only one time for halloween and it look wonderfull.Because halloween was a monday , my daugther didn't have the chance to wear it at the day care.

Type of costume : viking for a little girl under 2 years old
Fabrics: linen and wool flannel
Threads : Alyce Schroth silk ,  Renaissance wool , polyester for the machine
Handsew for the outside , assembly by machine
Time to realize: a few hours to cut and assembly , hours for the handsew which I did before going to the bed.So at the end it wasn't quick but I did follow a good rhythm of progression.

Viking outfit for my daughter , part 1

Back in october for halloween.We decided to do a minimum of thing . My honey and my son were pirates and my daugther and I choose viking.I already have everything I need so I had only to make 1 costume.

I want something just so cute for her .I start with a little hat on which I did a lot of embroidery.I see it more as an embroidery practice then a real project.It was easy to do  , just a little at the time before going to bed.

I found 2 models of viking over the web , the jorvik and dublin hat , one being more round on the back and the other a real squarre.I choose the squarre.

I knew I didn't have the time to entirely embroided the hole thing but at least it should have something on it.I choose a tree on one side.

To save time , I made the hat , used the herringbone stitches to finish the edge , draw the tree on the fabric , embroided the tree and make and fix the braids.

At left and at the bottom : herringbone stitches , those in pink are made with silk , white with wool.This a picture taken in progress.

The tree: in brown threaded running stitches in silk  , in green pekinese stitches in wool.The braid are made of the same wool I used on the hat.Very soft to the touch and a pleasure to work with.No modern stitches are visible on the outside.

The final result.Probably not the best embroidery that could be made but as a first attempt to make those stitches it's not so terrible.

Borings projects

I won't pretend I will sew more for 2017 because this a resolution I probably can't keep.At least I will try to update more and to post more on my blog that's something I can do with a bit of effort.S let's start with things I have done.

I did a few little things not much interesting .A mix of linen cotton leftover fabric I had for a long time.The color isn't great and never find a decent thing to do with it.I did a huge drawstring bag to use at work. As a baker , we clean ourself our apron  and cloth with a washing machine instead of paying another compagny to do it .The bag we had have a good 20 years of service and was pretty damage , so it was time to replace it .The fabric is strong and I did double stitches so I think it may last for at least 10 years or more.

Squarres of fabric to be stitch together and being transform into a blanket.I did a few in the past and still I have the impression I have hundred of those squarre. It feel it's never ending .It's a kind of on the side project , working on it sometimes when I find motivation.

Cotton flannel blanket I finish and have been on the stash for years.Mostly done with leftover fabric. My mom knew someone who had a little girl and will appreciate it. It's reversible , soft and just cute .I could keep it for my own daughter but I thought it will do a nice gift.

That's all for the borings projects , other are more interesting.