Cristina Bikanga Ada

There is evidence of mesolithic clothing made from twined lime bast. These would at least be good for outerwear

Historical clothing examples


How to twine


Harvesting + prep

not quite fully husp level but there's this youtube that makes Edwardian and Victorian shoes by hand. The shoes are made from leather with a wooden heel and a metal shank. I think the least husp part of the process the glue I think she uses.



Also, I found this which is from an earlier period and may be more husp.

I don't know if its been said said before and im a beginner in historical sewing but I made myself a small cushion where I pin the cloth to keep tension. Then I stack pillows/cushions until the small cushion is at the right height and it's almost vertical.

Ash Jackson wrote:Great point! I'd love for other folks to join in and host these, such that there's more coverage through the day and through the week.

- On the one hand, I see some value in recording, so folks can attend the 'rerun.' and still participate.
- On the other hand, I know of some people who would likely not participate in a video if they knew it was being recorded and posted online afterwards.

What do y'all think?

What about a thread with a link for a zoom meeting for a certain time then having minutes/notes/helpful tips discovered/or something similar written as a comment and other people can have more discussion underneath? This way people who can make it can and those who cant or would like to review the information can still participate or something.
There would still need variants of a bb club for different timezones for those who would prefer face to face discussion but it'll be better maybe?

May i raise a question about timezones? Not personally but other people round the world might want to join. Will the video be posted later with the ability for others to comment or will this be a regional or american bb club for now?