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Known World Colegio de Iberia 2021 Debrief
This last weekend was a whirlwind. The Known World Colegio de Iberia is a gargantuan undertaking pulled together by a truly inspiring...
Marion Compton
Jun 7, 20213 min read
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Domingo Ram Gray Saya
Project Specs: Fashion Fabric: Olive Gray Plain Weave Wool Flannel, RenaissanceFabrics.net, 100% Wool, 3.5 yards Lining Fabric: Blue...
Marion Compton
Jun 1, 20217 min read
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March 2021 Recap:
In March, my goals were to: Make a second and possibly third camisa Finish Salome's cofia tester Maybe decorate the third camisa a...
Marion Compton
Mar 31, 20212 min read
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Project Planning for 2021: The Compton Wardrobes
Update: as of February, I've had to re-do and think this through a little bit. This is not the original list, but it's what I'm going...
Marion Compton
Dec 31, 20206 min read
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Redoing the Camisa, Part 1
When I first built the camisa for my Spanish garb set, I followed a few tutorials that were more focused on Italian construction. This...
Marion Compton
Nov 8, 20203 min read
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Headwear Is My Nemesis- Usually
Pattern: self-drafted Fabric: IL020 Bleached Softened Linen, 3.5 oz, double-faced black polyester Satin ribbon First event attended:...
Marion Compton
Oct 13, 20204 min read
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The Spanish Saga Continues: Making a Saya
Pattern: sort of self-drafted Fabric: Sand Cassimere from Burnley and Trowbridge, 5 yards First event attended: Fall University 2020 on...
Marion Compton
Sep 7, 20202 min read
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I'm Still Making Undergarments: The Birth of My Spanish Kit
Patterns: I made some (somewhat) educated guesses. Calzones Fabric: IL020 from Fabrics-store.com, 3.5 oz bleached linen, softened, 2...
Marion Compton
Aug 25, 20205 min read
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