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Very thorough and such an awesome close-up shot!

My 2024 sucked big time. Our landlord "requested" we move last Valentine's Day. At first, we had 60 days to move. But I then discovered that in New York State, if one has been a tenant for more than 2 years, the landlord has to give you, in writing, a 90-day Notice To Vacate before starting eviction. There was a reason why this was happening, but it was not totally our fault. The landlord bore some responsibility as well. At the end of May, we finally got the 90-day notice. In the meantime, I'm looking and looking, but not finding anything that would work for us in our budget. Then, in September, we finally got the eviction and summons to the housing court in October. We had a lawyer from Legal Aid, and he explained that our eviction was not for non-payment of rent. So we explained the situation to him and gave him copies of all the corroborating paperwork I brought with us showing that showed we had brought the situation up to the landlord's management company several times and were blown off. So our lawyer talked with the landlord's lawyer, and we came to a settlement. We would have to the end of the year to move out, and we did not need to pay any more rent so we could save money for a new place. We found that in early Dec and we're able to pay the deposit & 1st month's rent right then. We are now all moved in. So the next month or so will be dedicated to organizing the apartment and setting up a workable sewing area for me so I can get back to sewing and, fingers crossed, I can get back to making videos.

At the moment, I'm making a redingote (in fact, two, one with a "teacher" and another on my own). I have to finish a yukata to wear at home and make quite a few alterations. My plans for next year are to make a corset a dress for my sister's wedding and general everyday clothes.

I would like to get a historical shift done at least. House stuff and mending need to take precedence though. I would also like to finish at least one quilt this year.

Glad you are both settling in! ❤ Right now I am working on a 1400's Italian dress. And at long last the Venetian dress bodice that has gone on multiple trips is getting the padding stitched. After that it is stepping up my game with accessories and nice things not just camping clothing!

A bit of a step-back and evaluating year planned at the moment. My biggest desire is to make a dent in my ufo pile and stash in general.

I'm working on making a Gotlandic style outfit. More of a peplos than an apron dress, and more like some of the Finnish clothing from the 900's.

Do you have a favorite costume event to attend?

What project would make the biggest impact on your costuming if you finish it this year?

I'm working on an apron dress now for an event, and this video was perfect for showing me how to finish the seams!

Would sand paper work on the edges to get rid of the paper?

I bet they used a lot of egg and honey to wash their hair.

This is a simple and genius method - It may have just rescued me from the predicted trauma of finishing this gown Im committed to doing! And the thinble ring...OMG - I have to fond one of those. Where do they come from?

I have seen counteless videos on cartridge pleating - but these videos of yours have saved me - literally. I have to use a fabic that I loathe (the garment is a favour for a freind) and she bought the worst fabric, and i had no idea how to use the fabirc in a stable way to get even pleats - and the method just makes sense, and removes the stress. Its just an academic robe - the back of it - but the rayon silk velevt is messing with my head and this mthod worked so well. Thankyou thankyou!

Thanks for explaining the differences. I do SCA but we don't have ren faires here in Aus.

Plus the turkey legs 🍗🍗🍗

I've only ever been to the Kansas City Ren Faire once. My brother-in-law worked there. My sister was a wandering bard at Fairs in California. She played the zither. I live close to the Sterling Renaissance Festival in Sterling NY, which unfortunately has ended it's season just a few weeks ago. I hope to get there someday, and in costume.

Wow. That looks amazing! Great job. ❤

Thank you SEW much for this overview. I found the information on the godets and how you placed your hooks and eyes extremely helpful. Just a note for anyone else who might be coming here for information: I decided to begin my Elizabethian wardrobe with this type of jacket and found the RH pattern did not work for me either for several reasons. (I am 5"4 and weigh 113 pounds which I think would be considered a smaller size.) There was one other pattern I tried that also did not work, before I also settled on the Tudor Tailor.

Very pretty

Hello to the other Lyssa from the original Lyssa! So nice to finally have a face for you. Was a bit confused because I knew I wasn't camping with anyone there. Very nice to see the rest of the event I missed since I didn't try to be everywhere and do everything this time which helped to avoid the usual heat exhaustion collapse.

Thanks for doing this. I haven't been to Battlemoor since the before times (pre covid) and I need to go back. I see you found White Wolf and Phoenix. Get weaving!

I had a great time camping together. Thank you for the hospitality and comradery. Nox Venus represent!

Also we never had a chance to get me on camera lol

I had a mushroom pie and it was amazing!

I have never packed for a Pennsic (right now I'm contemplating Gulf Wars for next year) however a lot of your tips are excellent. But keep your re-enacting gear organized before the event, use your list, and there is far less chance that something important will be forgotten. In CW, I use a wooden ammunition box that is three by three to store boots, sox, ammunition, caps, mess gear, my neckerchiefs, bosun whistle's, gun cleaning apparatus, and sewing kit. It does not house the cleaning rags, those are in another small box. In the house, all garb is kept on the clothing rack, and leather gear whether CW or medieval is in the clothing bag. Boots are in the Medieval Box (I may have to change that in the future) along with my cup, etc.

After each event I clean clothing and put it in clothing bags on my clothes rack. Leather goods like belts and pouches go in the bottom of the bag. This way, when I'm packing I can grab the bag and go. If you have a big collection of garb, and it sounds like some of you have much more than I, I only started with the SCA a couple of years ago, get the long canvas clothing bags, with small windows added, write on a card and put it in the window for exactly what is in the bag. Have designated bags for particular outfits, to make it more convenient.

Make sure you have your triple A card along if you don't feel comfortable changing tires, or have problems with your vehicle. They are a life saver!

I I camp with a big unit, and they bring the tents and so forth, but we all pitch in to put them up, and carry sleeping gear in, and set up the interior of the tents and so forth. In some ways it is a hassle because sometimes we're putting up seven tents, but in some ways it is really good, because the last day we are at an event, usually the Sunday, we'll pack up Sunday morning. All our personal stuff and garb goes to our cars, tents are taken down and so forth. Civil War re-enacting is a little different, because we usually hold a battle the Sunday that starts at 2 and we stay until after the battle, but with everything broken down, after the battle we can leave.

I do Civil War Re-enacting and there my unit brings a complete medbox, with all kinds of bandages, over the counter meds for every ailment you can think of, a thermometer, and blood pressure cuff. If you have a bunch of people you know your camping with, this can be a really great aid. Just make sure the one who takes on the Med box is going to be there!

doge is adorbs!

A lovely look! That headdress is fantastic! Not particularly summery, but I've started a shawl for a girlfriend with a big celebration coming up in the early part of next year.

Thats a lovely color! I will try this soon!

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Eu amei a dica, já vou fazer várias 💗

I’ll be making one! Thanks!

Great hairstyle to keep hair out of the face and also not worry about remaking. I’ve just started trying this and I so want to do it properly, it saves me form pesky pins and clutches and bun sticks. Those require constant Maintenance

Cool 😀

I used to camp in a 16x16 marquee with mudflaps and groundcloth. I used to lay fake sheepskin on the floor to cushion.

A Bit of zeolith power works Wonder. And you cant See it. Not Like Starch 😅

Kill that music- can’t even hear YOU!

What state are you located if in USA? That thrift store!!! I saw a lot of linens I would have bought! I never see that many at any one thrift store. I am in Georgia. Thanks~

I would 100% use this for mundane camping too! It’ll be at least another year before I can have one this nice though!

I’ve gotten all the way to camp and realized I wasn’t sure if I’d make it back for fuel… I did, but only because I was less than 15mi from a gas station.