Sewing History 1 - First Ever Project!!

This is the first historical costume that I sewed, many years ago when I was much younger. I used Simplicity #4940, view B without the vest. I fell in love with the long medieval sleeves, and I loved them until I tried doing normal things while wearing the dress. Now I'm not so in love with them. Sure, they look beautiful, but they are highly impractical. Try eating in them!!

Who would like some 'garnish a la sleeves' with their meal?!

This was also probably as high as I can raise my arms in this dress. And as you can see, I'm struggling between standing up straight and trying to hide my feet, so another valuable lesson was learnt with this. I always add length to whatever I sew now, since I am taller than the small people most patterns are designed for.=)