Hi all, I've just posted some photoes to the files http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCA-Garb/files/Oonagh/ There are some old ones and some new ones that my...
Hi, I am pretty much a lurker, altho I find myself with a problem. I am constructing a suit of Leather Armour for my Husband, but am having some difficulty in...
I finally finished drafting the pattern and sewing up the first version of my 10th century Norse underdress. Because I plan to be wearing this garb at Lilies...
I took a new years survey of the fabric. This list has been very encouraging and I finally had the confidence to cut into some red wool I'd been hoarding. Now...
Does anyone have any idea how these black wide belts are closed? Is there a buckle, do they just tie closed? Do you have a picture showing this type of belt...
Greetings all, So I'm going fabric shopping at the end of the week and I'd like some advice. I'm making a new kirtle and possibly a cloak for an upcoming event...
Okay, I created and posted the instructions for making the undergown (the link is below). I made diagrams to help you visualize. Let me know if something...
(Coming out of semi-lurker mode) I really scored this year! I got some sewing tools (pinking shears and rotary cutter, etc.) and books! Dad got me Norris,...
I've had it with this damned computer! It keeps freezing up on me and I haven't the money or time to take it in to see what's up with it. It's too damned small...
I picked this up at Darkover (sci-fi con in Maryland) from Poison Pen Press. The Medieval Tailor's Assistant: making common garments 1200-1500 Sarah Thursfield...
hello all, i tried a search of the archives for stuff on pattern 9533(the Ital Ren with the long vest thing over it) and didn't come up with much. I just...
Ladies, thank you for answering a question in regards to buttonhole. I recently did a gambeson for my husband to take with him to Korea and the pattern called...
I am making a cotehardie for my hubbie. I have been getting unwanted advice from people who don't know. Hopefully you can help. The buttons on the front of...
M'lady, I thoroughly enjoyed the pictures and a chance to have a peek at some of the exquisite gowns you have created! Being partial to italian, loved the...
I went to the Historic Enterprises website that someone posted and I really liked the Herjolfsnes Gown they had for sale. Does anyone know where I can buy a...
I'm looking for late 14th early 15th century shoe patterns. Any assistance would be appriciated. Thanks, Watt of Folkstone (John Larsen) Shire of Cote du Ciel,...
Hi folks, The Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago is currently holding an exhibition that may be of interest - A WELL-FASHIONED IMAGE: CLOTHING...
Hi,
I will be attending a "medieval wedding" this summer. (I don't think it'll
be what *I* could call medieval, but hey, it's a good occasion to wear a...
Quick into....Catrine of Skye, Lady in Waiting to Her Majesty Queen Elzbieta of Atenveldt, at your service. Challenge...Her Majesty has set a Quest for her...
Does anyone have any references on Turbans? My husband has fallen in love with an Hungarian costume from about 1500. I figured I'd start with the easy part...
I think I have finally found the dress to make for 12th Night's reproduce a portrait display thingy! http://www.uvm.edu/~hag/sca/15th/vosp177.jpg It is a...
To those who recommended this calendar -- thank you! I went to B&N yesterday afternoon and found the last copy, and at 50% off! My children are also...
since I'm not very familiar with wools, could anyone tell me if a fabric described as a medium weight wool crepe be good for anything period (I might not wear...
Hello All: I've learned so much from this group! I have a question. I want to make some cotehardies to wear at Gulf Wars. What kind of fabric would I make...
