Better - and the outer part of the coronet box is finished

[frualeydis]

So, the doctor gave me prednisolone, which generally is very effective, and I started taking it yesterday morning. it's strong stuff though, so while it makes the arthritis better I also feel a little like I have a sinus infection, with the typical headache. But I am getting much better, my fingers are nearly normal, it's mostly my feet and my left knee that bothers me now. Today I could even use my brain for a while, reading and commenting on a friend's project description for an application for a PhD student position.

I have also started on the bodice for my 16th century Saxon court gown. I have cut out the bodice pieces and zig-zagged the velvet pieces. Because velvet.
I made the skirt in the autumn, but because I had no idea how my waist and tummy would be after my surgery I didn't start on the bodice. Now I feel confident that I won't have to make any large adjustments soon, if I make it now. The plan is to wear it to Spring Crown, which is the last weekend in March.

Skirt, just gathered with a belt:


I have also covered my paper box in paper clay, pressed and sculpted shapes in the clay, let it dry and finally lacquered it. This is how the box looks:

After I went to the hospital om Wednesday I used the little energy that I had left to go to a fabric store and get foam rubber, to line the box with (covered with fabric of course). And then I was so tired that I forgot it on the tram. Fortunately it was found and today Rickard went downtown to retrieve it from the lost items office.

I have now, after it was too late to use a sewing machine cut and shaped it to make a good protection for the coronet. It was a bit tricky, but I think that it will be fine. Or at least good enough. Tomorrow there will be fabric and glue.

Also tomorrow, best friend Inger and two women from our coven are coming over. Two will be making ritual robes, and one will be making her first medieval shift - since I am luring her into that other sect: the SCA.

Comments

[kareina]

Yay for having a useful brain and fingers that work! The skirt and box look great. :-)