• Waisted Kirtle

Sunshine inspired productivity

I had a relaxing weekend at home. It's rare. In fact since the beginning of the year this is only…

  • Accessories

Gollar

Diary started Feb 23, 2010. Gollar first worn Sunday December 4, 2011. Summary German dresses are lovely.. but if you…

  • Waffenrock

1517: Landsknecht Reitrock

Diary started Nov 13, 2011. Outfit first worn Jan 7, 2012. Summary Fearghus is on the guard for TRH Uther…

  • Kampfrau (Trossfrau)

Re-jiggering the Blue

In May I wore the dress to my brother's wedding. It worked out wonderfully.. but I noticed that the bodice…

  • SCA

Pennsic War XL Post-Mortem

OMG PENNSIC! Ok. It was hot and horrible and fantastic and humbling and over-the-top and I wish I had done…

  • SCA

An Tir-West 2011 Post Mortem

Originally we weren't going to A/W War. Because of the costs of fixing our kitty's broken leg we really couldn't…

  • Cookware

Brazier – Chafing Dish

Chafing Dish - Brazier Museum of London Surrey/Hampshire border redware chafing dish vertical loop handle. 1550-1700 Medieval Brazier Cooking Chafer……

  • Waisted Kirtle

Abortive beginnings

Diary started June 23, 2011 Black short-sleeved waisted cotehardie started March 5, 2012, finished May 23, 2012. I've spent quite…

  • Waisted Kirtle

15th century waisted kirtle

Summary Once upon a very long time ago I made and wore a cotehardie. Unfortunately I didn't think that cotehardies…

  • Quick&Dirty

Quick&Dirty Braies (well, ok. Not -dirty- but you know what I mean)

For literally YEARS I've been meaning to make some braies. Now, finally I figured out a pattern and got a…