1520s Red Wool Waffenrock
An early 16th century Waffenrock (surcoat) in red and white wool, inspired by a Holbein painting. I made this as part of a group effort to get a nice outfit together for my friend Aongus on short notice. Although this…
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Cloak for the Order of the Pelican
A formal piece of regalia, displaying the heraldic devices of the Order of the Pelican, within the SCA Kingdom of Lochac. I completed the research, design and construction for this cloak, but the embroidery was (and continues as) a group…
15th century Embroidered Banner
An embroidered banner, made in the style of a 15th century processional banner. For many years, I have been involved in the Worshipful Company of Broderers of Lochac and I thought that the Company should have a rich banner to…
Elizabethan Embroidered Gloves
A set of embroidered cuffs for a pair of gloves, made in Elizabethan style. These were made as a royal gift for Yolande, who planned to make her own gloves on which to mount the cuffs. I initially designed the…
15th century Painted Tables
A pair of folding tables, painted in the style of existing late medieval tables from Germany. We needed better tables for eating our medieval feasts. Friends of ours, Leonie and Damian, had made a lovely painted set, based on the…
16th century Painted Glassware
Painted beakers in the style of 16th century enamelled glassware. I had admired these enamelled glasses in museums for years, taking endless pictures. I thought it would be fun to paint some in this style, but finding suitable glassware was…
1520s Embroidered Steuchlein
Another embroidered Steuchlein for my early 16th century German wardrobe. I was pleased with my first attempt at this style, but I wanted to make another, with more elaborate embroidery. Research and Design Decorated headwear is associated with Burgher (middle…
1560s Black Striped Doublet and Trunkhose
A noble man’s court suit from the 1560s, with fashionable horizontal stripes. It had been some time since I’d made my husband Nico a court outfit, and a big overseas event provided the incentive to make something new. Research and…
16th century German Doppelschürze
A practical double apron, typical of those worn by the lower classes in early-mid 16th century Germany. Although many people refer to the Doppelschürze as a ‘midwife’s apron’ it was actually used to protect Bauer women’s clothing for all kinds…
Short Hose – 16th century
A pair of cloth-cut hose, suitable for a 16th century woman in western Europe, or for 16th century men as netherstockings. I made my first pair of hose in 2006, to replace the modern long socks I’d been wearing with…