Simple Diamonds.. err Chevrons
On Friday my love reminded me that on Sunday we would be helping with a demo in town.. and that…
13 years ago
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…
13 years ago
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…
13 years ago
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…
13 years ago
Knighting Tunic Trim
Over the weekend I started weaving the trim for Fearghus' knighting tunic. I couldn't just choose an "easy" trim(4f4b), no,…
13 years ago
Påsbyxor aka “Viking Rus Pants”: simplified modern construction
This pattern is for a 3x-4x man. These require ~4-5 yards of modern width fabric (You can squeeze them out…
13 years ago
“Directions for making many sorts of Laces”
A long time ago I started working my way through the fingerloop braiding recipes in "Directions for making many sorts…
14 years ago
Red Yellow Missed-Hole Tablet Weaving Spiral
I found the design for this here: http://stolte.wordpress.com/tag/tablet-weaving-experiment/ I've seen some very lovely examples of missed-hole technique with cards and…
14 years ago
Super Secret Projects for Cynaguan Coronet
Ok. So here's the post-mortem details on my Super Secret Projects for Cynaguan Coronet. A while ago Their Highnesses expressed…
14 years ago
Mocha Waisted Kirtle
Mocha short-sleeved waisted cotehardie started August 18, 2012, then, in the middle of sewing it together I moved.. so this…
14 years ago