• Tablet weaving

Simple Board Loom

She who dies with the most looms wins. At this point I think I have 5 looms. The simplest looms…

  • Waisted Kirtle

Side-Laced Cotehardies as maternity wear

Well now.. I wish I'd seen this 4 months ago. http://maniacalmedievalist.wordpress.com/category/cotehardie/ At this point (7-ish weeks from due date) I…

  • 14th-15th Century

Patsy’s Grey Velvet Cotehardie with Tippets

On September 12, 2013 Her Majesty Patricia contacted me to ask if I could make a Cotehardie for her to…

  • Garb/Clothing

“Extant” does not mean a good example for everywhere and everytime

Medieval Garments Reconstructed: Norse Clothing Patterns This is a book of patterns for the garments found in Greenland which have…

  • Tablet weaving

Tabletweaving Technique: Weft management

This past weekend I ended up doing some tabletweaving in the park during our weekly fighter practice. Someone watched me…

  • Anglo-Saxon

Sylvie’s conjectural 6th century Kentish Anglo-Saxon tunic

I’m currently researching 6th century Kentish Anglo-Saxon women’s clothing with a huge focus on what Penelope Walton Rogers refers to…

  • Tablet weaving

Simple Diamonds.. err Chevrons

On Friday my love reminded me that on Sunday we would be helping with a demo in town.. and that…

  • Anglo-Saxon

The curious lack of evidence for 6th century Kentish Anglo-Saxon chemise

I'm currently researching 6th century Kentish Anglo-Saxon women's clothing with a huge focus on what Penelope Walton Rogers refers to…

  • SCA

Fearghus MacAirt Vigil and Meadhall

Be it known to all who should read this missive that Fearghus MacAirt, my right and worthy Lord, having been…

  • Viking Age

Viking clothing musings

In-ter-esting. Brenda Gerritsma on the Viking Clothing group wrote: "Laxdæla saga, Ch 35: Gudrun asks Thord if it's true his…