Based on the 14th-century brass effigies, particularly the beautiful heraldic ones, I have sewn a colorful gown! This is an extra long video, hope you enjoy!
Carpenter’s Shirt and Tunic
We have your bottom half covered with the hose, but what about your top half? You’ll need a shirt and over tunic!
Quick and Dirty Fashion Overview
Testy test.
I dunno…. start at 1200 maybe?
Then 1250? Or is that too big of a space?
I guess 1300’s now.
And maybe
Mens’ Stirrup Hose
Good Morning everyone! Today’s post is about how to make a simple pair of joined hose! Read more ›
Making a Stocking Pattern
Wanna make stockings for your sexy 14-16th century kit?
Wanna be lazy and not have to draft or drape them?
YEAH, ME TOO! So join me and wrap your legs in duct-tape, it’s the best! Read more ›
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Red Dress
I recently found and marathoned through the fabulous Amazon show ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’! Its a funny show, with lots of beautiful costuming, set in 1957ish. The main character in particular has some amazing dresses. Read more ›
Pewter Casting: Horseshoe Pin
Earlier this year, our local medieval dress up group was going to hold a big event at a new site, and their logo is a flying horseshoe. Unfortunately, we were not able to hold the event this year due to all the fires in the area, but I still made a site token, and thought you guys might like to see how I made it!
Retro Dress Diary: Butterick 6018
New dress and new video!
If you don’t have time/sound for a video right now, here’s the transcript!
Laurel Gown
I joined the Order of the Laurel this past May, and made a new 1590’s Venetian dress for the occasion!
Polka Dot Farthingale: Part Three
The farthingale is completely done! Wooo! Here’s the final video showing how I put the skirt together: Read more ›
