Dagges (or dags, or dagging) is an easy way to embellish your garments. They are essentially shapes cut into the edges of a garment. Dagges can be added to hoods, cloaks, hems, sleeves, etc.

ClothingBonnieJune 22, 202314th Century Clothing, 15th Century ClothingComment

My Houppelande Dreams Come True

I've been eyeing this image of Lysbeth van Duvenvoorde (c.1430) for ages and decided this was the time to make my houppelande dreams come true!

ClothingBonnie MartinApril 12, 201614th Century Clothing, 15th Century ClothingComment

It's a Hood! It's a Chaperon!

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.

Accessories, ClothingBonnie MartinOctober 14, 201415th Century Clothing, Accessories, Hoods Comments

Manuscript Challenge

My outfit choice for the Manuscript Challenge! Details of the challenge can be found here

ClothingBonnie MartinOctober 1, 201414th Century Clothing, 15th Century Clothing, Manuscript ChallengeComment

Open Hood

Some 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.

Accessories, ClothingBonnieSeptember 8, 201414th Century Clothing, 15th Century Clothing, Accessories, HoodsComment

How To: Silk Facings

I use silk facings around neck openings, on buttonhole facings, and to bind armhole seams. I actually find it easier to create a neckline with a silk facing than without. The facing helps conceal less than beautiful edges and seam allowances cut too small by you know who… :-)

Clothing, TutorialsBonnieJanuary 21, 201414th Century Clothing, 15th Century Clothing, Sewing, TutorialsComment

How to Make a Fingerloop Lace

I need to make several laces for a project I'm working on - more on that soon - so I thought I would share how I make a basic fingerlooped lace. I've included a bit of history on fingerloop braids followed by a tutorial to help guide you in making your own.

Clothing, TutorialsBonnieAugust 25, 201314th Century Clothing, 15th Century Clothing, Accessories, TutorialsComment

Fabric Buttons

One aspect of 14th century clothing that immediately comes to mind is - buttons. Lots of them. Buttons on the fronts of garments, on sleeves, on collars, on hoods... the list goes on and on. Here is a little back story on fabric buttons and how I make them. Enjoy!

Clothing, TutorialsBonnieAugust 18, 201314th Century Clothing, 15th Century Clothing, Tutorials, SewingComment

Dressing the Royals

I was honored that Maynard and Liadain, the current royalty of AEthelmearc, asked me to make clothing for their reign. Here is some information about the finished products:

ClothingBonnieAugust 11, 201314th Century Clothing, 15th Century Clothing, SCAComment

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