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Meet the Barkers and their new Elizabethans

Update 6/18/09

Keith

We had the second fitting at Georgia Fair on the Memorial Day weekend, and it too went splendidly. This is Keith in his almost finished slops, and his new doublet mock-up.

UPDATE: 4/12/09

Lady Barker

After a fun-filled weekend at Scarborough, I got together with Keith and Shirley for their very first fitting which went great! This is Shirley in her new french hood that I made for her as a surprise. Tricksey. There are a few more photos in the Barker Flickr set.

It has been Winter, and of course that means it is time to work on the Elizabethan costuming. This time for Keith and Shirley Barker from St. Louis, MO. They will be coming down to Scarby for their first fitting, so I working, working, WORKING, on their pieces in preparation. You can visit the dress journal so far here at Barker Beautification, or just see their images at the Flickr set, Barker.

I am still working on these pieces, and the ensuing outfits, so check for updates…just not regularly. *grin*

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3 Responses to “Meet the Barkers and their new Elizabethans”

  1. Shirley Says:
    April 4, 2009 at 11:30 pm

    Just had the first fitting today (well, tonight). Kelly has simply amazed me (us) again!!!!!!!!! We love you Kelly and thanks for all of your hard work…….Can’t wait to see you in Georgia for the second go around…P.S. Nice suggestion with the footwear……

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  2. Shirely Says:
    October 14, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    Love the finished products. Keith wants to wear his all the time. A little funny in the grocery store thou. You are amazing. We love you bunches….

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  3. Gryphon Says:
    October 30, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    Hi Kelly,
    At the risk of seeming like a complete stalker (I swear, I’m not!), I have to write to say how stunned I am by your work. My friend and I just discovered your flickr page yesterday while looking for ideas for a Victorian gown I’m going to make for her birthday, and were both completely overcome. The detail and historical accuracy are astounding. You make me want to dump my job entirely (and I really love what I do) to become a historical costumer and learn to do it as well as you do. What are the odds you’d be willing to advise me on projects??
    (Sorry to be writing you through your blog – you can email me at gryphonATsanguinegryphonDOT com)
    Thanks!!
    Gryphon

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