The next shoe project that I've undertaken is as a result of my stunt double, the lovely Lady Eadie, who is determined to have a complete 16th century working class Hollandish outfit for the A&S comp at Feast of the Four Winds. A noble endeavour to be encouraged so I figured I should also have a go at these shoes. They are no where near as silly as Roman shoes. They are more of a clunky mary jane.
No photos yet because I've been forgetful about taking them. We've done the patterns last week at Summer Hill (see note below about duct tape). Eadie has cut out her leather and I just need to go through "Shoes and Pattens" and get a crash course in sewing turn shoes with a rand. I will try to remember to take some photos at some point so watch this space.
Note: If you use duct tape to wrap your feet in for making the pattern and hand your laurel a whiteboard marker, she will then smack both you and your stunt double on the head with said marker. This hurts. In future, use masking tape and bring a sharpie. I'm assured that apprentice abuse is all part of the learning experience.
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Actually, I think it's just that you have the meanest, most horrible Laurel in Lochac, who, on top of everything else, STILL hasn't dug out her Aertsen books for you. I'll go and ring you now. You deserve better! I am terribly proud of you, though, hopefully that makes up for a bit of the rest.
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