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The channels made, bones in, the layers basted together and binding started. I broke three needles and still suck at hand sewing. This is a huge improvement over the first kirtle and bodies of two years ago. #ancientundies #ouchmyfingers #sewing #wip https://www.instagram.com/p/B32w4vQAvVC/?igshid=1h25mv0vv5sbo

Drawing channels is the pits. I used transfer paper last time but thought I would try something new.. maybe I’ll use paper again next time!! 😭😭 I just want to get on so I can start sewing!! #halfwaythere #sewing #wip #ancientundies #historicalcostuming

Kirtle guts! Got my calico, muslin and cotton canvas insides ready to iron. I’m so excited! #sewing #wip #ancientundies #kirtle

Pictured with the smock. I’ve never felt so accomplished with a piece. It’s been an amazing amount of learning and it is nearly perfect. I would have liked it to be a 1/2” smaller, but maybe next time. I’m so dang excited to have two pieces of five done. Technically my Farthingale is also done, but the tubing-hoops and I are not getting along. #sewing #pairofbodies #historicalcostuming #historicalunderwear #ancientundies #16thcentury #periodfashion #tudor #craftybitch

Two of five pieces complete. It ended up a hair or two bigger than expected but it’s fucking amazing. #sewing #pairofbodies #ancientundies

Setting grommets from finally. It’s a fine example of how wimpy I am. #wip #periodfashion #pairofbodies #sewing #ancientundies

Hoops hoops hoops. Instead of cane, reed or boning I am using polyethylene tubes. It’s so much cheaper. Now I have to just make the channels... #16thcentury #periodfashion #ancientundies #sewing #wip #crafty

Spanish Farthingale!! Makin dem hoops! It’s sideways with the back towards the camera. Made from 57” Kona cotton that was incredibly reasonably priced at @fabricdepot. Support your local fabric shops! #16thcentury #tudor #hoopskirt #ancientundies