Kirtle-y goodness

So like I posted yesterday, my next project is a kirtle for my squire Alianore. It's going to be one of those short-sleeved, round-necked jobbies that I'm planning to fit according to the late and lamented "Cotte Simple" website. (I have no idea why it was taken down, but I miss it. :-()

The kirtle will be self-lined in navy blue fustian, and be spiral-laced in the front so Alianore can get in and out of the thing by herself. Basically, this gives me the chance to try out the fitted gown methods of construction out there, and to teach Alianore medievaloid clothing construction. I'm not sure when Alianore and I can get together to start working on this, but it should be sometime soon.

After this weekend, I'm very tempted to make myself a pair of corded stays with straps to keep my posture decent. I couldn't figure out why my back hurt on Friday until Boe pointed out I was sewing doubled over and hunched...

Memeland

Swiped from ladyrowansplace:

Pick ONE word from each pair that you think describes me the best...leave it in the comments.
Then copy this and post it in your own journal to see how your friends view you.

* dominant or submissive
* logical or intuitive
* social or loner
* kinky or vanilla
* cute or sophisticated
* kitten or puppy
* warm flannel sheets or sleek satin
* leader or follower
* quiet or talkative
* spontaneous or planned
* teddy bear or porcelain doll
* hiking or window shopping
* coffee or tea
* top or bottom
* barefoot or shoes
* jeans or slacks
* tender or rough
* aware or dreamy
* nerd or jock

Vastly amused

Apparently, codpieces are back...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8359135/site/newsweek/?GT1=6657

*snicker*