I have almost finished prototype A.
Prototype A is based on this frock:
but it is a little different in that I got inventive - I have cut back on the number of bands (to save time - its only a prototype and its all about the shapes right now!) and I am gonna make a more discrete ruff - (not ready for the head on a platter look yet).
I chose this frock as there aren't too many major elements to deal with all at once but the ones there are are a little tricky - i.e bodice shape and sleeve shape. I am making it as a tourney frock (only a prototype - I wanna get the shapes right before I throw any real effort and money into the project). I think I have finally got the bodice shape correct but in Prototype B I plan to bone it a bit more heavily (prototype A has minimal boning) . The next issue is the sleeves - which are a bastard. I have tried the cunning Janet Arnold plan of making a little buckram and boned cap to sit inside the sleeve to hold it up but frankly, I don't think its tough enough to deal with the likes of me (I've never really gone easy on a frock have I?). I am going to try another plan. Will tell you about it if it works!
I am hoping to have the frock ready for Rowany Baronial Invest in 2 weeks. We'll see eh? Will post pics of frock when it finally gets done
