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[melaniesuzanne]

I was feeling well enough to sew last night and I finished the sleeves to go with the peach gamurra. I was too worn out after the sleeves to do any handwork on the actual dress, though. I should be able to finish both arm holes before tonight's call and perhaps even begin tacking down the lining. I doubt I will, but I would like to finish this dress before Friday so that I can focus on painting the pavilion top this weekend.

My dad and stepmom are in town this weekend and we'll get to see the DC fireworks from his hotel room. I'm pretty stoked about that (and about seeing them and showing off the house, of course). Their visit takes a chunk out of project time, but I'd probably be vegging out during that time anyway. I don't expect to pull off any decoration beyond stripes for this Pennsic thanks to my hemming, hawing, and procrastination, but that's okay.

In and around painting, I'd like to make two more gamurras (Atlantian blue and goose turd green), finish the gold and red giornea I've cut out, and perhaps make another giornea. Oh, and figure out headwear. My chin length hair won't cut it for historical hair.

Not panicking. Nope.

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[caemfind.livejournal.com]

Okay, now I'm really curious and will have to go look up gamurra and giornea.

[melaniesuzanne.livejournal.com]

Oops, sorry! I'm going to steal kath_a's photos to depict the garments.

Gamurra: Italian fitted kirtle. The sleeves can be sewn or pinned on.

Giornea: Tabbard-style gown worn over the gamurra. The sides and front are not sewn closed. The front can be belted or clasped closed.

[caemfind.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I've looked them up and came across these pictures, among other. (OOoo....want one....) You'll look so pretty!

[cfram.livejournal.com]

Now I understand gamurra and giornea.

Flowing and practical in linen.

Super spiffy in fancy fabrics.

Straight forward to embellish and accessorize.