(A compendium of information from discussions on the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group list) “Compulsory” for Women “Right though this period wearing of head gear by women is pretty much compulsory, (only children and harlots do not)During some decades the head gear gets rather skimpy and and becomes little more …
(A compendium of information from discussions on the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group list) “Kirdle or Bliaut?” Q: “Can anyone tell me how to make a gown where its tight fitted in the bodice and upper hips, then flares out thereafter and also has a slight train. I’ve searched pattern …
(A compendium of information from discussions on the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group list) Weaving Drafts Q: “I am coming ever closer to my goal of creating a cloak of handwoven fabric of handwoven weft (I am new to the drop-spindle, and fear it will be a long time before I have the …
(A compendium of discussions on the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group list. Much of the early research into 12th costuming came from 19th art historians. Unfortunately, their re-drawings tend to me romanticized.) Victorian medieval illustrations (Strutt) “I realize he is not the ultimate authority, but can be useful as a “jumping …
This page will catalog various discussions regarding how to interpret images of clothing from the 12th century, and how that might be made and/or worn. However, it should be noted that in the beginning, Yahoo Groups gave rather limited space for non-message content like photos and files. That means …
(A compendium of information from discussions on the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group list) “I can only second that Maggie Forrest says 14th century dresses would be cut to provide support. She suggests fitting the seams of the dress while lying flat on the floor to get a good fit. “However it …
(A compendium of information from discussions on the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group list. This page is a catch-all. For specific information on the bliaut, the Bliaut! page. For veils, see the Headgear page.) Gowns Other Than a Bliaut “I am wondering what the older, less cutting edge of fashion, …
From: Katrine De Saint Brieuc (Katherine Barich)Posted to the 12th century Garb List on Saturday, October 12, 2002:(Message #288) Updated fabric survey (really long) “Hello everyone interested! “I’ve gone through a few more sources and have listed the cross references that have come up. It’s been pretty enlightening as it appears …
Link: Mediaeval Miscellanea, Period Patterns, no.16 — Tunics, c. 650-1310 A.D. Commentary from the 12th century garb list (Yahoo Groups): “I just received my copy of Period Patterns #16 — lots of tunics! I know, tunics are the most basic, and there are so many free plans on the internet…but …
Be honest, this “elusive garment”, as Teffania called it in the description for the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group, is why half of you are here! What follows is a compendium of information, opinions, and discussions regarding the bloat from the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group list. Pattern “I don’t …
