Much to his dismay, my husband can't wear his beloved baseball cap at events, so I made him a dagged hood that can be rolled up into a snazzy chaperon. This type of hood/hat combo is was common during the late 14th century and throughout the 15th century.
Read MoreSome 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 MoreThis pouch is modeled after several reliquary pouches from the late 14th and early 15th centuries embroidered in brick stitch.
Read MorePattens are a type of overshoe worn in order to raise a typical medieval shoe off the ground. Medieval shoes were not waterproof and with no interior support or heel, it was probably difficult to walk in inclement weather. Several styles of pattens were present in the 14th and 15th century and could be constructed of wood or leather.
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