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Spanish 15th Century Cap, black cotton/linen cap with silver trim (2011)

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3.2 – Execution 1.       Cut all planning pieces from the required materials based on planning (see 3.1 - Planning). 2.       Cut interlining for the band out of denim to stiffen the velveteen band and sew the interlining to the band (overlock the velveteen seam in on one side (the inside facing side, that will touch the head).  The denim is measured as just one length and width with no seam allowance because it will be totally encased in the velveteen band.  The velveteen band works out as two widths of the desired band width plus the seam allowance (this means the velveteen is on the inside and outside of the band, with a fold along the edge). 3.       Chalk the bias lines on the head piece as per the planning phase (see 3.1 Planning). Pin on one piece of satin bias tape with the edge lined up with the chalk line and sew in crease of bias on machine - I found machine sewing one side in the creas...

Italian Early 16th Century Sleeves Black Brocade Sleeves with chemise faking and beads (2011)

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  Lady Iglesia Delamere     2011 St Florian Baronial Arts and Science Competition     Tamar Bonomini      Page 1 Lady Iglesia Delamere     2011 St Florian Baronial Arts and Science Competition    Tamar Bonomini     Page 2 Lady Iglesia Delamere     2011 St Florian Baronial Arts and Science Competition    Tamar Bonomini     Page 3 Finished Item - (note worn with Spanish on this occasion) Side view Back