Southern Atlantia Clothier’s Guild Activities for 2011

Emphasis:  During 2011, the Southern Clothier’s Guild will focus on Italian Renaissance clothing for women during the time period of 1460 through 1540 A.D. with the end goal of a competition to be held at the next Nottinghill Coill Baronial Birthday event.

Activities:  The Southern Clothier’s Guild activities leading up to the competition will include an overview class on Italian Renaissance clothing (already done), a how-to class on documentation, several hands-on sewing and fitting sessions and a final class on putting the documentation and garment together for the competition.

Dates:

July 2, 3, and 4 Sewing Bootcamp

Introduction to Documentation - Her Excellency, Baroness Etain (Saturday, 11:00 am)

Italian Renaissance Bodice (continuation)

Open Sewing 

August 6 and 7

Sleeves for Italian Renaissance gown

Open sewing

October 29 and 30 

Planning and cutting the chemise

Open sewing

November 12 and 13

Sewing the chemise

Open sewing

January 2012 (date TBA)   

Hems and finishing the clothing

Putting the Documentation together (Mistress Etain)

February (or whenever event is held) 

Competition

All sessions will be held at the Church of the Cross in Columbia, SC. The hall will open at 10:00 am and will close whenever everyone decides that we have had enough sewing for the day. The hall can be used for storage of items over Saturday nights. Other activities (such as rapier or heavy practice) or classes are welcome.

Reservations are not necessary but would be very nice

Call:  Beatrice at 803-646-6441 or baronessbeatrice{at}hotmail.com 

Place:  Church of the Cross, 7244 Patterson Road, Columbia, SC 29209 http://episcopalchurchofthecross.blogspot.com/