2018 Costume review

Sorry for neglecting you all once again and if you are still here thank you for your patience!

Inspired by several things mostly the #2018bestnine and several reviews of 2018 by other historical costumers. Somehow I really had the feeling I hadn't accomplished that much this year but looking back that is probably because I didn't get round to the things I planned!

It started of as the year of the 1890's green velvet Belle Epoque gown on which I started working on at the start of the year. I took a, planned detour, to make an early medieval gown from 1018. And then 2018 became the year of the 1920's! Not only did I make my own 1920's tea dress but also the three piece suit for my husband. In which I think he looked very smart, even if I say so myself. After that I returned to work on my green velvet Belle Epoque Evening gown and after the soirée in October I made a underbodice to make it suitable for daywear. On top of that I was able to help my son his best friend make a Doctor Strange costume for Comic Con. All in all not bad for a years work, so I end 2018 with a content feeling and way too much ideas for 2019!

I wish you all a very happy, healthy and creative 2019!

Medieval Tournament at the Ruïn of Brederode.

When a friend asked if we could join her at the Castle tower of the Ruïn of Brederode. We just couldn't say no. This is the place where we started doing re-enactment almost 15 years ago! In fact she was the one who gave us our first chance and after that magical event we were hooked.

If you look very closely you can see 

my Lady and me on the field.

As you can see there are not a lot of photographs with us in it. This is because we try to keep the camera out of sight of visitors and it was a really busy day!

And this is us at the Ruïn in November 2003

Day at the Parc, Capelle aan de IJssel.

We've been going to this event since 2010. 

It's always well organized and it's a great way to meet some of our late medieval friends.

Most of them we only see here, so I always look forward to it.

fingerloop braiding.

Learning to spin on a drop spindle; discussing the technique

(photo Jan Trouwborst)

Learning to spin on a drop spindle; actual action!