Tutorials By  Krenz Cushart

(via Walking costume | Bosworth, Frederick | V&A Search the Collections)

London (made)

c. 1908 (designed)

Bosworth, Frederick (designer)

Wool, silver thread, silk braid, lined with silk

Knitted Outerwear by Demobaza

Handwriting Demo Pt. 2

I got a few requests to write down the alphabet in my “fancy writing” (and I promised another anon user that I would do this sometime this week)

I unfortunately don’t have much time (essay to write!!!), so I’ve quickly whipped up a short demo/really basic tutorial on 3 of the fonts I use the most.

LINED

CURSIVE

3-D BLOCK

(I apologise that the writing isn’t perfect; I was in a rush :(( Maybe I’ll do a more comprehensive tutorial later if people ask me to.)

Inbox me if you have any questions :)

-Gia

DIY Outlander Inspired Cosplay Pattern Series by American Duchess for Simplicity 

If you’ve been looking for affordable sewing patterns for 18th century Cosplay dresses or a pattern for a corset, this is the post for you. These are patterns for beginners, and all notions needed for these garments can be found at fabric stores.

The pattern sizes range from Size 6 to Size 22.

What’s included in the 2 patterns?

With the restrictions on the patterns - things like tissue size and complexity/length of instructions - we came up with two pattern packets that work together: the underpinnings packet with a chemise, bum pad, and stays; and the ensemble packet with a gown, petticoat, bodice, and stomacher.

You can find the American Duchess’ post on her Outlander Inspired Cosplay Patterns here. 

Also, the Amercian Duchess’ now has a series of Outlander Pattern Hacks posted here. The pattern hack series already has several posts (including one on corset stays), and will eventually include:

Hand-stitched eyelets instead of metal grommets

Creating robings and closing the bodice with pins

Interior lacing, buttons, and other bodice closures

Drafting and applying a 1740s winged cuff

Redrawing bodice seams and stays boning patterns

Drafting skirting for the bodice, to create a jacket

Extending the front edges for a center front closure

Setting sleeves with the 18th century method

18th c. hand stitching techniques for finishing edges and sewing seams

Fitting through the side back seams the mantua maker’s way

Proper silhouette through bum pads, petticoats, and more petticoats

Binding and facing the stays with chamois leather

Proper materials - wool, linen, cotton, silk

How the heck to get dressed

What’s Included in the Outlander Simplicity Patterns?

Simplicity Pattern 8161 can be found here. The pattern costs $12.57 and consists of:

Misses’ 18th century highland costumes includes outfits in two styles: the first is a gown with stomacher and petticoat, and the second is a bodice with petticoat and stomacher. 

You can find the FREE CROCHET Pattern for the Highlander Crochet Cowl here.

Simplicity Pattern 8162 can be found here. This pattern also costs $12.57 and consists of:

chemise, bum pad, and lined corset.

Antonios Couture

Spring | Summer 2016

*cough* I was wondering if you could make a tutorial or something on how you draw your arms. >=> or if you have any artists you got inspiration from... ;-; your Sourin makes me really happy btw :3

Arms huh…yeah I have to say, arms are a pain for me to draw sometimes. It’s hard to make them look natural and it’s part of what make drawing people so difficult, because if the arm don’t look right, the rest of the body looks stiff. The shoulder, arms, and hands are among the most expressive of body parts, so it’s important to keep that in mind. Everything I know about drawing arms is based off of real life observation lol. (seriously though, I’ll stare at people’s arms, and sometimes my own, when I’m at the gym. If you have especially nice arm muscle definition, I will stare a lot lmao. I also just stare at people’s arms in general too. I promise I’m not creepy.) This is a basic rundown of how I go about drawing arms:

I divide it into three parts, the shoulder part that connects it to the rest of the body, the upper arm, and the forearm. Three tube-like lumps lmao. You can vary the amount of muscle and muscle definition to change it up. 

From adorable to terrifying these photoshopped animal hybrids are very amusing. (Source)

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What animals would look like if they had eyes at the front

Creatures of the night

Photographs of albino animals

Compilation of bizarre taxidermies

Compilation of melanistic animals

Handmade Swords: Dagfinnr – Day Finder — Dragon Slayer’s Sword

Maker: Jake Powning

Medium: hilt – bronze, blackwood; blade - pattern welded 1075/8670m; scabbard – quilted maple wood lined with sheered sheep fleece, bronze

Measurements: overall length 113cm / 44.5 inches, width at the strong 5cm / 2 inches; blade length 93cm / 36.6 inches; hilt length 20cm / 7.9 inches; weight 1548g / 3.4lbs

This is a dragon slayer’s sword, it represents years of research into myth and Germanic material culture and is the culmination of a 20 year career as a swordsmith. The blade is constructed from two nine layer twisted strands in the core and an edge of over 600 layer forlded steel.

Source: Copyright © 2016 Jake Powning

Jacket

Jeanne Paquin, 1908

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston