tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506933781278006548.post5435846869969493295..comments2023-10-07T03:18:47.428-05:00Comments on Texas Skies: The Annual Valkommen Historical Costume PartyThe Kauttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08332057136959162384noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506933781278006548.post-81506093899863471412010-11-30T11:31:17.065-06:002010-11-30T11:31:17.065-06:00Dear Miss Linda,
Yes, the fabric is pretty heavy...Dear Miss Linda, <br /><br />Yes, the fabric is pretty heavy. But that was nice, because the night of the party, it turned out to be pretty cold outside and I didn't need a jacket. <br /><br />I know, the light fabric seems to "slip" when sewing on it. It's hard to work with most of the time. <br /><br />I think we have a serger, but we didn't use it while making me costume. I think that heavier fabric DOES unravel a lot easier than lighter fabric. I don't know why. <br /><br />Yes, we were both so glad to be able to work together on the costume-- especially since I had never done any large sewing project before that (I had made very small doll dresses). <br /><br />Oh, I liked the fabric we used too, because even though it was heavier weight, it sort of shimmered because it had a shiny shade of green-- and green matches my eye-color! :) <br /><br />Have a blessed afternoon,<br />JohannaThe Kauttshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332057136959162384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506933781278006548.post-91663077196206689532010-11-30T10:11:25.741-06:002010-11-30T10:11:25.741-06:00That fabric looked like it might be a heavier weig...That fabric looked like it might be a heavier weight (like denim). I like working with heavier fabric like that. The lighter weight fabric (for blouses and such) sometimes seems to have a mind of it's own. But that is probably more the fault of my beginner sewing skills. Do you have a serger for preventing ravelling on the edges of the fabric? I don't have a serger but my sewing machine has a "cover stitch" that is sort of like a serger. It prevents ravelling. It looks like that heavy fabric might ravel a bit.<br /><br />Anyway, what is important is that you had time to spend with your mother working on something special--and it came out so beautifully!! :)Miss Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368631270713699190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506933781278006548.post-56776095313972005182010-11-30T09:24:18.719-06:002010-11-30T09:24:18.719-06:00Dear Miss Linda,
Thank you again for commenting! ...Dear Miss Linda,<br /><br />Thank you again for commenting! :) <br /><br />Yes, the costume party was SO much fun-- especially since the hosts are very dear friends of ours. :) <br /><br />I know, I surprised even myself me standing in front of about 30 other people and doing my "speech". *laughs* It was SO funny, because I'm normally get 'stage-fright' if I speak in front of a group of people-- unless it's my close family. <br /><br />Thank you for the compliments regarding my outfit. Momma and I had SO much fun making it!! :) <br /><br />I don't know exactly what kind of fabric my dress was made out of. Momma has had that fabric for years. The weight is about the weight of denim. :) <br /><br />We actually did not host the costume party-- some friends did, but it was ironic that it took place this fall. You see, Momma was having us study medieval history this fall and she said she might make some medieval costumes with us. So, when were invited to the costume party, I said 'a-hah! I can make the medieval costume for it'. So, I guess you can say that it was for school AND for fun! <br /><br />How could I not share our fun with our blog-readers?! :) <br /><br />You said, 'Reading about important historical figures is one thing, but designing and creating costumes and presenting an elaborate presentation like this really brings the characters to life. There is so much inspiration and encouragement to be gained from learning about faithful figures from history.' That is exactly why our friends hosted the party! :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JohannaThe Kauttshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332057136959162384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506933781278006548.post-58882431396295562042010-11-29T18:51:39.173-06:002010-11-29T18:51:39.173-06:00Oh what fun that must have been!! All the costume...Oh what fun that must have been!! All the costumes were so wonderful!! I think you are very brave to stand up in front of the others and recite your statements. That is something I would never have the courage to do! Miss Johanna, I loved the gorgeous dress you wore. What is that fabric? It looks fairly thick. Did you use a pattern or did you create the pattern yourself? I absolutely loved the pearls interwoven through your hair. What an elegant touch! I remember reviewing some of the older posts when I first found your family's blog, and saw the post you made about sewing your dress. I immediately recognized the fabric. I sew almost all my own clothes, so I am always very interested in the details about fabric and pattern, and construction details. You did a wonderful job on your lovely dress.<br /><br />It must have taken quite a while to organize this event. Was this in conjunction with a homeschool history class, or was this something you all did for the pleasure of it? <br /><br />How very kind you were to share this with your blog fans. This truly brought a smile to my face!<br /><br />Reading about important historical figures is one thing, but designing and creating costumes and presenting an elaborate presentation like this really brings the characters to life. There is so much inspiration and encouragement to be gained from learning about faithful figures from history. "Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein." (Jer. 6:16)Miss Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368631270713699190noreply@blogger.com