Thoughts on a Project

[swordmage]

So, most of you who have spoken to me (or read my lj...) recently have heard that I'm debating the wisdom of attempting to make this gown.

Now, issues at hand include the fact I know very little about early/mid 16th century German clothing and the fact that I'm currently in the midst of some indecision. I know I want the high neckline, and likely either the same color or one very similar. i'm not seeming to see anything in the paintings in blues and silvers, which would likely be my chosen colors. however, there's something so warm about the reds and golds...

Now, I'd very likely use a pattern for this gown - Reconstructing History's Saxon (Cranach) Gown. I am nowhere near enough a confident seamstress to try something like this without at least some help.

Images of the style aren't particularly hard to find it seems - here and here for example.


Of course, there's that nagging thought of "I probably couldn't pull this off."

Input from all would be most welcome...

Comments

[raventhourne.livejournal.com]

I would have you talk with Roland and Mina about this style of gown. I do know that it should be fitted to be "self supporting" and I do know that fabric choices play a large part of this. The gal in the picture with the gown is the current princess of Antsteorra fieryredhead

[swordmage.livejournal.com]

*makes note*

Thanks!

[lferion]

I have made Germans, though not that specific gown, and would be happy to advise.

[swordmage.livejournal.com]

If I end up deciding I'm insane enough to take this one, there's a good chance I'll take you up on the offer.

Out of curiosity - what style(s) have you made?

[shade-scribbler.livejournal.com]

You never know what you are capable of until you try -- go for it!

[swordmage.livejournal.com]

*grin*

Thanks for the encouragement!

[weavedancer.livejournal.com]

Raise the bar. Go for it. (Bring help...and research like a fiend.)

While I haven't done that style...I have worked with later period stuff and might be able to help with underpinnings/interpretation of pattern. (And, uh, I would totally be willing, in case that didn't come through.)

[swordmage.livejournal.com]

Help is greatly appreciated in any form.