Jo's got BIG ideas! Look out!

Hey everyone, it's Jo! I wanted to let everyone know about some of the 16th century projects that I hope to be working on over the off season. First, a waistcoat! I will be using the Tudor Tailor costuming book as a guide for this project. The waistcoat will be a medium grey wool with a light grey cotton lining. This is what I am shooting for:



My second project, and the one that I am most excited for, is to build a clome/bee hive oven to do proper bread baking in. Ever since I saw this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ioxF9OUjms I've been inspired to try it out. I have called Lara Templin, the historical interpreter from Jamestown and the video, and left a message to see if she has any insight on how to make the oven or where to even get some plans from. This is what it should look like in the end:



My third project will be to improve my costume a lot and hopefully make a kirtle instead of separate bodice and skirts. I would also like to make better shirts (maybe even a partlet!) and try my hand at my own coif and aprons.

Wish me luck!