Klappenrock Teaser

 So... I've been puttering. You probably noticed that I haven't posted anything recently. We moved from The Barony of the Steppes in Ansteorra (Dallas, TX) to The Barony of Stromgard in An Tir (Vancouver, WA) in December 2019. Since then, I've had a couple long-term projects going. I should be finishing several of them soon. I thought I would get at least one of them typed up today, but I didn't realize how much maintenance the site needed. I had to replace a ton of pictures, and I am so sorry they were unavailable to you. I've also backed everything up in case we have image issues again.

So, until I can get the next post up for you, here's a teaser for my current longest-term project, a gray wool klappenrock (crossover tunic/coat) for Jake. 

This was pieced together with a combination of JoAnn wool blend patterned remnant and two grey wool-blend dresses from the second-hand store. It is sewn by entirely by hand, using period sewing methods and wool embroidery thread. 

The only thing currently holding up this project is the embellishment. Last time I spoke with my laurel, she suggested I work on my seam treatments and embellishment. Well, and actually establishing a place and time for my own persona, but that's another project. Here you can see a segment of the trim (I had to re-warp, so I have a small separate piece of it) where I plan to sew it. The goal is to do silk seam treatments for the crossover section and silk tablet-woven trim in the colors of Jake's device on the cuffs, bookending the pieced pattern section.

Some of you already saw this on Facebook, but this was my first experience with my warping board. Here you can see the first section of green silk down.

Here's the beginning of the project on my belt loom. This was the best Christmas gift exchange item EVER. I love this thing, and how easy it is for me to adjust my tension. Not to mention how portable it is.

Here's my current progress. After I had to re-warp the loom, I went a little overboard. Notice the mini pony-tail ties? It actually works really well. No regrets!

It will be a while before I finish this project, so in the meantime these may be accomplished first:

• Jaime's reclaimed wool blend Hangeroc and Serk
• Jake's Thorsbjerg trousers with Skjoldehamn brók hem treatment
• Woad-dyed linen Serk
• Woad-blue wool Hangeroc
• Persona building/reigning in my garb and accessories to a tighter period and location

Thank you for your patience!