Sortie

Hello Sis,

I just finished two Sortie caps this week. They are from Godey’s Magazine, 1858. They turned out so much prettier than I expected. I still don’t know which one I like better!

 

 A link to the pattern 

Love,

Jamiegoof

Another Hood, or Two for the Shop

Hi Sis,

Thankfully, I did manage to finish one thing for the shop this week. It is another braided hood.

 

I also, started a red hood on Saturday night, and finished in Sunday afternoon!

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Love,

Jamiegoof

Hood Fail

All I could see was the front of the hood as I tied it on in front of the mirror. Nate however, took one look at it and said, “That looks cheap, I don’t think you should sell it. ” I didn’t expect this hood to really complete with my other style, but I figured it would be nice to have a cheaper hood alternative. However, after the photos, I have to agree. The hood style doesn’t function well as a hood, as it doesn’t stop cold air from getting to your head. And it looks terrible in the back. Sure, happy I cut up a scrap piece of wool, and not the pretty ruby red melton wool!

Looks good here. Then, I turn around.

I could fix the pattern. I think a little elastic around the frame of the face, and putting the hood casing up higher, and shortening the hood would make it nicer. But, frankly I don’t think it is worth the effort. 

Love,

Jamiegoof

Peterson’s 1862 Princes Capotes

Hello Sis,

I finished a brand new style of Civil War Hood. This is a pattern from Peterson’s 1862, also called the Prices Capote. It is made of wool melton, lined in silk taffeta, braided with either narrow velvet or stoutche, and trimmed with silk ribbon.

Love, Jamiegoof

Update: Nov, 2021 This pattern has been published in a join effort between myself and Anna Worden Bauersmith. You can purchase the pattern from Anna’s Etsy shop.