The supportive kirtle is the magic layer which gives you shape underneath your overdress, and its also nice enough to wear by its self. To make this, I needed to self draft my own pattern. The design would be simple, a front lacing dress with side gores and long tightish sleeves. These sleeves would peak… Continue reading The Supportive Kirtle
Designing my first Medieval Garment
I could have found the SCA many ways. The organization was founded by some of my favorite science fiction authors. I'm pretty sure my medieval art history professor nudged me in the direction of the SCA once or twice. (Medieval art historians are considered the most fun loving, probably because we study penis trees). But… Continue reading Designing my first Medieval Garment
The Chemise
The most important aspect of any historical costume is, surprisingly, the underwear. The underwear gives shape and body to the clothes you put over it while keeping your costume clean. For medieval clothes, the shift does not often give a lot of shape, but it does provide a necessary layer with additional coverage. In later… Continue reading The Chemise
May-Be (I’ll try something New!)
This weekend I had the opportunity to attend my first SCA event, and did I enjoy myself? Of course I did. This event was put on by the Barony of Iron Bog as an opportunity for members of the community to do something new. And, I did new things! The first thing upon reaching the… Continue reading May-Be (I’ll try something New!)
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
The Inevitable Scadian 