And now a word from one of my sponsors A New Collection From Kembri Tomsen

[Breezy Carver]

Devil's Cloth

ah and this is a fun one ... grins... now now don't let the name scare you

instead I hope it raises an eyebrow or two ........

Indeed Miss Kembri has done it again with this darling collection

and the key ladies .. details details details ...

this simple plus day ware is just too fun !!!!

Its takes a collection of photos just to bring a touch of it to life ...

be it ,the three tops ((corset , blouse and jacket))

the two Prim Skirts short or long

The stockings,cuffs and gloves, bows for the garters .. The clever detailed bow bustle

I ask you all ,what's not to Love ????

Oh but wait *grins* there really is so much more

how about available in five wonderful Delicious shades

Blue, Red, Purple, Pink and Green

* Grins*

Did I mention

Two sets of stockings. garter bows and lace , two different length skirts

details details details Ladies ..

When it comes to Miss Kembri

its all about the detail and fun creative style of the period gown

she chooses to bring on to the grid !!!

The Bustle bow and lace on each gown is just over the top creative and fun !! Let's not forget ....glitch pants and or skirt ....more on that at end from the designer *wink* A perfect look for a Victorian woman's day ware .. A longer version for shopping
and a shorter one to have fun or better yet work in Ladies ...
In this case meet Stormy .. grins He does need and enjoy some tending ..

pfft then he be a good loyal and all Male ,and only a Lady, honest and true enough to wear smiles .. devil's cloth .. knows the pun intended there .. But as Stormy has just suggested ... let me present some words
from Enchanting Most delightful designer herself
((well yes it's second life of course the horse can talk ))

"Greetings and thank you for purchasing this gown!
Now I know you're probably thinking, 'Kembri, what in the heck is Devil's Cloth?'
It's stripes! No really, I'm going to quote something here so bear with me! "

"Pastoureau describes the medieval period's tendency to use stripes to identify those viewed as outcasts in society, including: serfs, the condemned, prostitutes, jugglers, clowns, hangmen, Jews, lepers, cripples, "bohemians, and heretics. The negative, or evil, stripe also appears in iconography and literary texts, worn by: treacherous knights, adulterous wives, disloyal brothers, cruel dwarves, greedy servants, Lucifer, the madman of the Book of Psalms, and Judas. A fascinating illustration included in the book, from a mural in Italy painted around 1340, depicts three young women condemned to prostitution saved by Saint Nicolas -

"all three in striped garments. In 1254, when monks of the Carmelite Order returned from the Holy Land in striped cloaks, scandal broke out - they were ridiculed and accused of being in league with the Antichrist. The wearing of striped habits for all religious orders was banned. In 1310 a 'cobbler said to be a cleric' was sentenced to death for being married and being "caught in striped clothes" "The Devils Cloth"

" "The Devil's Cloth:

A History of Stripes

By Michel Pastoureau (translated by Jody Gladding)

Washington Square Press, 128 pages

Reviewed by Cameron Norrie

My sister, Ghilayne, was talking to me and I was having issues trying to name this gown. She suggested the name, then pointed me at the book! You must love sister's who share a passion for history and textiles! So this very fun, lovely, brightly striped gown is made of Devil's Cloth in Green!

I hope you enjoy the gown. I've included a modest black blouse for those who wish it, but you really don't need to wear it if you don't want too. The lack of any kind of drawers or panties is intentional. After all, this IS a Devil's cloth gown!

There are glitch pants though, so your virtue is somewhat safe. Enjoy!

Cordially yours,Kembri Tomsen

The Curious Seamstress

of Green Wood Designs"

And that Ladies is Miss Kembri Tomsen Pure Saucy Sassy and classy

A Lady through and Through ..With each selection she includes a personal note about the design and its origin and period design.. think of it a wee bit of a history lesson at your very own fingertips ..

Well my fun I mean work is done here .. grins .. After all I am just a friendly Seabreeze The song : Well it is for all of You lovely Ladies to ride like the wind very soon and purchase one of these adorable gowns .. At just $450.00 lindens how can One go wrong . available on XStreet and now their

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[Ghilayne Andrew]

Thank you for the wonderful blog, Breezy! These are a tad different from Kem's usual in that they aren't based on a specific historical gown, but is her own design using historical elements. If these dresses are any indication, she really would have made a name for herself as a top notch designer in times long past.

As for the Devil's Cloth it is an amazing book, full of the sort of information a textile geek like me loves. Over the years, it's also made a nifty Christmas gift for friends into quilting and costuming. The reaction of the two different groups is striking, though. Of the quilting folk I've introduced the book to, most tell me that they're now queasy about using stripes in their quilts out of fear of restless sleep. Costumer friends just go out and look for madder, wilder, brighter stripes and delight in what is now a hidden symbolism!