I've made some progress on the yoke with the freshwater pearls. #HistoricDress #Making #MaterialEngagement #CreativePracticeResearch BTW, the colour is different IRL, the red has less of a blue tint. I find it impossible to take photos of reds, especially fabric.

I made this lacing cord and found making it so tedious I still haven't made a second one, and I definitley need two. 😆 The deadline is looming (and it's only been 5 years since) #MaterialEngagement

Re-creating medieval clothes: c.1350 example of colours, sleeves and buttonholes. With medieval clothing colours being not subtle nor matched (if one could afford it) I wanted a bright yellow silk as facings for the blue wool cote. Thus I dyed some ivory leftover silk. #MaterialEngagement 🧵 1/6