Some days, I don't feel like wearing a veil. I just don't.
When looking at images of women from the late 14th and early 15th centuries, I see many wearing open style hoods. This style seemed a perfect option to wear during the summer instead of a veil.
Read MoreI made a pair of pattens last year. I wore them a couple times last summer, but they really had their work cut out for them this Pennsic War.
Read MoreA few months ago I made hoods for friends that were invested as Baron and Baroness of their local SCA group. Hoods are one of my favorite go-to accessories to make an outfit complete -- and warm, too!
I made 2 black linen hoods, one with a long liripipe, one without. The baronial arms are a felt applique livery badge.
Read MoreI am in desperate need of a silk headband - or filet - or circlet - or whichever word you fancy.
My plan was to follow the pattern outlined in Textiles and Clothing: 1150-1450 for item number 142 (Crowfoot, Pritchard, and Staniland, pg. 132). This example was found with a piece of fake hair attached.
Read MoreI was browsing Pinterest (because it was a day ending in 'y') and came across an article about caring for wooden utensils over at Bon Appetit Hon aptly titled, Wood Butter (a wonderful name). I am now having a love affair with this silky, buttery, delicious smelling salve and I believe my wooden utensils are grateful I came to my senses.
Read MoreI use silk facings around neck openings, on buttonhole facings, and to bind armhole seams. I actually find it easier to create a neckline with a silk facing than without. The facing helps conceal less than beautiful edges and seam allowances cut too small by you know who… :-)
Read MoreI need to make several laces for a project I'm working on - more on that soon - so I thought I would share how I make a basic fingerlooped lace. I've included a bit of history on fingerloop braids followed by a tutorial to help guide you in making your own.
Read MoreOne aspect of 14th century clothing that immediately comes to mind is - buttons. Lots of them. Buttons on the fronts of garments, on sleeves, on collars, on hoods... the list goes on and on. Here is a little back story on fabric buttons and how I make them. Enjoy!
Read MoreI was honored that Maynard and Liadain, the current royalty of AEthelmearc, asked me to make clothing for their reign. Here is some information about the finished products:
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