<<snip>> So I was wondering that if I wanted to make a female viking outfit, are there any other options besides the apron dress? <<snip>> Yep, the easiest...
Reasons why not to make? and which "one" do you call the narrow panel style? Arianwen ferch Arthur "Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend. And inside...
Greetings, I am currently looking for a Cotehardie pattern online, I have found three but none of them are historically correct. DOes anyone know where I can...
www.reconstructinghistory.com I've used her patterns before and they are a dream! The notes are quite helpful and if you do run into trouble or have a...
Here is the specific pattern for purchase on her site: http://tinyurl.com/2fn7rjp But I think you are asking for a pattern that is actually online that you can...
If you follow the link to the .doc file, the very first 'type' of dress is made from two panels (think sandwich boards), one in the front and one in the back....
There's also http://www.damehelen.com/cotes/patterns.html http://cadieux.mediumaevum.com/14thcentury.html http://cadieux.mediumaevum.com/pourpoint.html and ...
Hmmm, I think you made me realize that besides the apron dress, I have no idea what looks Viking-y, lol. Especially if the under dress is very similar to other...
Looking closer at the document you linked, I think the "Eura dress from Finland" is different enough but also still has that Viking feel, I really like it. I...
Greetings to all! I am working on a dress from 1480s England. The dress is from a picture, and my question is about pleats. We can't tell if the skirt, which...
For some reason I seem to recall something that would indicate that sandals apparently weren't worn in period. Well I just found a 13th Italian artwork which...
So I need some pointers...my current 30 yr old machine is a Singer Stylist--a great machine, love it, but it doesn`t do buttonholes (automatically) or much in ...
Greetings I have some young friends planning to attend their first event (Coronation) and the gent has Scottish background and owns a kilt. He asked me about ...
I quite like my Viking. I've got the Designer Diamond, which is probably overkill for you, but its siblings (Ruby, Topaz, etc.) are also good. It does ...
I am no sort of expert on this, but the thought that come to my mind is this. If the artist was portraying saints in his work, he might have chosen to paint...
<<snip>> I think the "Eura dress from Finland" is different enough but also still has that Viking feel, I really like it. I also like the picture of the...
... Accessories & hair/headgear are a big tip off. For example, an early period russian dress (rubakha) is essentially a T tunic dress. But a married Rus'...
Thank you very much for sharing those. I've been wanting to make a pair of sandals for hot events! Maél Brigte Some women are in the SCA for the parties....
<<snip>> ... <<snip>> I think the answer is "all of the above". To some extent, based on the relatively few textile remains from the Viking Age, it's even...
My initial reaction is that you probably want to find some images that are not allegorical to back that up. You might ask on the medievalshoemaking yahoo...
... If a local library has it, go look for a copy of: Olaf Goubitz. 2001. "Stepping through time: Archaeological footwear from prehistoric times until 1800"...
I thoroughly enjoyed all of the comments made about the various sewing machines; will take all the advice into account... There is a sewing/vac center about an...
That proves that sandals were used in the iconography of certain saints. My guess is that they were poor-people shoes and saints had that "vow of poverty"...
I don't have any recomendations on actual machines, but if your husband got a truck, then set your sights high and try to get a machine that does all that...
Not that I have any serious knowledge about Viking period, but the Eura dress has always struck me as one of the more graceful styles and flattering to a...
Thank you, Sayyeda I myself have always had good luck with a teflon-coated ball-point needle with velours and silks... but I'm kind of old-tech :-) On Wed, Aug...
All, I am looking to get a 14th century cotehardie by sept 10th and need a resource. im an XL male 6' tall needs to be period correct for 14th century england ...
Do you want help finding: a. Documentation and period sources b. patterns (Commercial or diagrams on internet) c. garment for sale d. all of the above? ...
prefer C as I dont have lots of time, and well I CANT SEW :) My lady does but has projects of her own and put me on hold :) G ________________________________ ...
