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On this fine Feast of Fools, I'm going to start off with the big one-- the Front-Laced Lady.

( I did this because I'm crazy. Don't worry, I'll give you the supplies to be crazy, too. )

Wanna help me feed my cats?

In case you feel like dropping me a buck or two, should you have a buck or two to spare. Donors get two things at the moment: a) a link to the Super Secret Cat Gallery, full of pictures of the cats you'll be feeding, updated sporadically when the cats do something photogenic and I'm fast enough on the trigger to catch it, and b) a link to the list of content I have done-but-not-screencapped, nearly done, partly done, or in the planning stages, and the option to suggest what ought to be in the next batch of things I focus on.

I'm just gonna use the original title card because this is a small but epic update.

( Pity the ladies in waiting, pity the gentlemen too... )

Wanna help me feed my cats?

In case you feel like dropping me a buck or two, should you have a buck or two to spare. Donors get two things at the moment: a) a link to the Super Secret Cat Gallery, full of pictures of the cats you'll be feeding, updated sporadically when the cats do something photogenic and I'm fast enough on the trigger to catch it, and b) a link to the list of content I have done-but-not-screencapped, nearly done, partly done, or in the planning stages, and the option to suggest what ought to be in the next batch of things I focus on.

SO MANY THINGS needed pictures taken that this is the prettiest picture you get for this post. Please do enjoy it.

( 'Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died' --Erma Bombeck )

Wanna help me feed my cats?

In case you feel like dropping me a buck or two, should you have a buck or two to spare. Donors get two things at the moment: a) a link to the Super Secret Cat Gallery, full of pictures of the cats you'll be feeding, updated sporadically when the cats do something photogenic and I'm fast enough on the trigger to catch it, and b) a link to the list of content I have done-but-not-screencapped, nearly done, partly done, or in the planning stages, and the option to suggest what ought to be in the next batch of things I focus on.

I'm gonna come right out and say it, I don't feel like these are my very best work. I was proud of them when I did them, and I'll probably use them, at least until I get around to making something better, but you've got to start somewhere, right?

( It's a step in the right direction after all. )

Wanna help me feed my cats?

In case you feel like dropping me a buck or two, should you have a buck or two to spare. Donors get two things at the moment: a) a link to the Super Secret Cat Gallery, full of pictures of the cats you'll be feeding, updated sporadically when the cats do something photogenic and I'm fast enough on the trigger to catch it, and b) a link to the list of content I have done-but-not-screencapped, nearly done, partly done, or in the planning stages, and the option to suggest what ought to be in the next batch of things I focus on.

Not exactly a hair dump, these are goodies that don't fit in any of the larger categories I have for my massive posting spree today.

( Just a few little doodads, not even a cute quote in the cut. )

Wanna help me feed my cats?

In case you feel like dropping me a buck or two, should you have a buck or two to spare. Donors get two things at the moment: a) a link to the Super Secret Cat Gallery, full of pictures of the cats you'll be feeding, updated sporadically when the cats do something photogenic and I'm fast enough on the trigger to catch it, and b) a link to the list of content I have done-but-not-screencapped, nearly done, partly done, or in the planning stages, and the option to suggest what ought to be in the next batch of things I focus on.

Kicking off (or finishing up, depending on how you look at these entries) my back-from-hiatus posts is something I decided I wanted when I started playing with Sherahbim's textures.

I really, really like Sherahbim's Lady gown. The textures are awesome, it's spiral-laced, the neckline lends itself well to either winterwear or drapey headcoverings, but it was only available in a dark red and the heavy trim at the cuffs and hem was a little daunting.

So I cut off the trim and fought with saturation and lightness and contrast until I had something I could run through various color actions. Then I did it for teens (who are not pictured because I forgot). And now you can have seventy-two recolors if you, like me, feel a need for simple High Middle Ages gowns in far too many colors.

( 'It is strange that modesty is the rule for women when what they most value in men is boldness.' --Ninon de Lenclos )

Wanna help me feed my cats?

In case you feel like dropping me a buck or two, should you have a buck or two to spare. Donors get two things at the moment: a) a link to the Super Secret Cat Gallery, full of pictures of the cats you'll be feeding, updated sporadically when the cats do something photogenic and I'm fast enough on the trigger to catch it, and b) a link to the list of content I have done-but-not-screencapped, nearly done, partly done, or in the planning stages, and the option to suggest what ought to be in the next batch of things I focus on.

The thing about the Middle Ages as a period is that a lot of the things Hollywood and RenFaire makes us associate with period costume don't apply. Visible drawstring gathers and ruffles were just... not a thing prior to the Renaissance-- or at least they were not a thing you were meant to see. Drawstrings hold your braises up, gathers and ruffles are a waste of good fabric if you're not just making yourself a frilled veil.

Once I got picky enough to get frustrated by things like painted-on gathers and criss-cross lacing and nightgowns on meshes that poke through bedding, I decided it was time to update my clothing catalog. I viciously culled everything with a corset, and stared longingly at ZoeJ's nightgowns-- I liked the texture (not 100% accurate but it looked so soft and warm), but the Parsimonious AF Rengown clips bedding like crazy if you use it as a nightgown.

I got all excited when I saw this Liana mesh edit by Needlecream, but it lacked any morphs whatsoever. The inimitable Cynnix came to my rescue, and the result is before you, warm and cozy and close-fitting and ready for bed.

( 'Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.' --Thomas Aquinas )

Wanna help me feed my cats?

In case you feel like dropping me a buck or two, should you have a buck or two to spare. Donors get two things at the moment: a) a link to the Super Secret Cat Gallery, full of pictures of the cats you'll be feeding, updated sporadically when the cats do something photogenic and I'm fast enough on the trigger to catch it, and b) a link to the list of content I have done-but-not-screencapped, nearly done, partly done, or in the planning stages, and the option to suggest what ought to be in the next batch of things I focus on.

So, some time ago, I put up some much-needed Medieval men's underwear, which you can find right here. And I was really happy with it! I still am, in fact, it's just that there have been some new meshes done, plus some conversions of some meshes, and in general it was just time to expand the chausseur's stock.

( I used up my one good tag about legs. )

Wanna help me feed my cats?

In case you feel like dropping me a buck or two, should you have a buck or two to spare. Donors get two things at the moment: a) a link to the Super Secret Cat Gallery, full of pictures of the cats you'll be feeding, updated sporadically when the cats do something photogenic and I'm fast enough on the trigger to catch it, and b) a link to the list of content I have done-but-not-screencapped, nearly done, partly done, or in the planning stages, and the option to suggest what ought to be in the next batch of things I focus on.

My favorite expansion pack for Sims 1 is Makin' Magic. There's just so much stuff about it that I miss so much now that I'm pretty well devoted to Sims 2. The spinning wheel that made golden thread, the silly mushroom chase games to get rare spell ingredients, the ability to turn your fellow Sims into frogs, pet dragons that actually set things on fire, the entirety of Magic Town...

And of course Bonehilda, who functioned much like a Servo but was actually a skeleton in a French maid costume.

When Sentate released a Servo dressed as Bonehilda, I squeed in Sims-1-loyalty delight. Awkwardly, I'm kind of a little bit in love with my own wooden Servos, but I got to talking with

faechangeling, and... Well, this happened.

( You do their work, and they shall have good luck. )

Wanna help me feed my cats?

In case you feel like dropping me a buck or two, should you have a buck or two to spare. Donors get two things at the moment: a) a link to the Super Secret Cat Gallery, full of pictures of the cats you'll be feeding, updated sporadically when the cats do something photogenic and I'm fast enough on the trigger to catch it, and b) a link to the list of content I have done-but-not-screencapped, nearly done, partly done, or in the planning stages, and the option to suggest what ought to be in the next batch of things I focus on.

Usually, when you're looking for clothing for your Sims, the only category where you don't have any problems finding a a good variety for all categories (but especially Casual and Formal) is Adult Female. For themed games, this is particularly true-- there are lots and lots of meshes for Medieval, Victorian, futuristic, steampunk, post-apocalyptic, classical Greek, whatever kind of ladies you can name... but good luck finding anything for toddlers or old men.

Weirdly, when it comes to Vikings, the womenfolk are a little bit left out. There are plenty of nifty, historically accurate (or at least plausible) recolors of Iamliz13's Rus Viking Tunic, and even age conversions for toddler through teen, but the Viking ladies get left out.

When I found a nifty mesh by Trapping, I knew I had to at least give it a try.

( Each woman wears on either breast a box of iron, silver, copper or gold; the value of the box indicates the wealth of the husband. -- Ibn Fadlan )

Wanna help me feed my cats?

In case you feel like dropping me a buck or two, should you have a buck or two to spare. Donors get two things at the moment: a) a link to the Super Secret Cat Gallery, full of pictures of the cats you'll be feeding, updated sporadically when the cats do something photogenic and I'm fast enough on the trigger to catch it, and b) a link to the list of content I have done-but-not-screencapped, nearly done, partly done, or in the planning stages, and the option to suggest what ought to be in the next batch of things I focus on.

So, while I was on hiatus, I got bored and got to playing with meshes and textures and source material and... Well, I made a slew of Medieval clothes. No, really, I mean a whole slew of them.

( Alas, a lass is what I lack, I lack a lass, alas, alack... )

Wanna help me feed my cats?

In case you feel like dropping me a buck or two, should you have a buck or two to spare. Donors get two things at the moment: a) a link to the Super Secret Cat Gallery, full of pictures of the cats you'll be feeding, updated sporadically when the cats do something photogenic and I'm fast enough on the trigger to catch it, and b) a link to the list of content I have done-but-not-screencapped, nearly done, partly done, or in the planning stages, and the option to suggest what ought to be in the next batch of things I focus on.

Once upon a time, I sat down to fiddle with Photoshop. I had it in my head that I wanted to brighten up this dress by Sherahbim, because I LOVE it but I wouldn't want to put everyone in dark, dark green.

Hours later, I had twenty-four recolors of the damn thing, and wrote to Sherahbim for permission to share them, which she generously gave. And then I promptly forgot about the whole 'sharing' thing until a couple of days ago, when I discovered the psd file lurking in one of my folders, made three more recolors, and said, "I have to share this before I work my way up to a hundred."

( What does a woman want? Usually, to have her own way. )

Wanna help me feed my cats?

In case you feel like dropping me a buck or two, should you have a buck or two to spare. Donors get two things at the moment: a) a link to the Super Secret Cat Gallery, full of pictures of the cats you'll be feeding, updated sporadically when the cats do something photogenic and I'm fast enough on the trigger to catch it, and b) a link to the list of content I have done-but-not-screencapped, nearly done, partly done, or in the planning stages, and the option to suggest what ought to be in the next batch of things I focus on.

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Unannounced hiatuses since 2009

Entries tagged with clothing: female

Front-Laced Lady

Du Lac Revisited

Cross-Pollination

Baby Steps (82 Aligeth-textured Toddler Kirtles, plus bonuses)

Scraps Post!

The Modest Lady (Sherahbim's Lady gown edits)

Bonne Nuit (A dozen ZoeJ-textured chemises)

Le Chausseur, la Deuxième Partie

Invoking the Spirit

Hangerock (Simple Viking Apron Dresses)

Du Lac Cotehardies and Tunics

Good Witch, Bad Witch, Princess, Queen

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