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!
Category: Pre-1600’s
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!
Mens’ Stirrup Hose
Good Morning everyone! Today’s post is about how to make a simple pair of joined hose!
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:
Polka Dot Farthingale: Part Two
Here’s part two for the farthingale! It shows how I constructed the bodice :D Just like in part one, here’s a transcript of the video for those that would prefer non-moving dress diaries!
Polka Dot Farthingale: Part One
I have never made or even worn a hoop skirt, but after seeing how underwhelming my skirt volume was in pictures, I decided that it was time to poof things up!
Allegory of the Dagged Dress
Several years ago, I was taking a class about 14th and 15th century clothing. During the class, the teacher brought out her own dresses and gowns, showing how she made them, including lots of nifty modern shortcuts. One of her dresses…
Mystery Skirt Tuck
Have you ever experienced the phenomenon where you learn a new word, and suddenly it seems like you see it everywhere? Apparently this is a cognitive bias called Frequency Illusion, and it happens to me all the time when browsing medieval paintings.…
Tutorial: Supportive Kirtle
Want to make a pretty and supportive kirtle for your reenactment needs? Look no further, I have what you need here! (Actually, please do further, multiple sources for information is totally a thing.) My first step for any project is to…
