Author: Morgan Donner
I try to post my projects in an easy to read, dress diary type format. When I first started learning to sew historical outfits, I found dress diaries to be the most helpful learning tools. I want to contribute my projects in the hopes that they will prove just as useful for others.
St. Birgitta CapSt. Birgitta Cap
I have been wanting to make one of these caps for years, but felt very
Scaling up a Pattern to Life-Size (using your home printer!)Scaling up a Pattern to Life-Size (using your home printer!)
I have enlarged small-scale patterns from books many different ways, the method often depending on
Heraldic DressHeraldic Dress
Based on the 14th-century brass effigies, particularly the beautiful heraldic ones, I have sewn a
Carpenter’s Shirt and TunicCarpenter’s Shirt and Tunic
We have your bottom half covered with the hose, but what about your top half?
Mens’ Stirrup HoseMens’ Stirrup Hose
Good Morning everyone! Today’s post is about how to make a simple pair of joined
Making a Stocking PatternMaking a Stocking Pattern
Wanna make stockings for your sexy 14-16th century kit? Wanna be lazy and not have
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Red DressThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Red Dress
I recently found and marathoned through the fabulous Amazon show ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’! Its
Pewter Casting: Horseshoe PinPewter Casting: Horseshoe Pin
Earlier this year, our local medieval dress up group was going to hold a big
Retro Dress Diary: Butterick 6018Retro Dress Diary: Butterick 6018
New dress and new video! If you don’t have time/sound for a video right now,