Wore it to work for Halloween and had a period appropriate lunch as well.
This is mostly handsewn. Due to time crunch for getting it done on time, I used the sewing machine to sew the longest seams and buttonholes. (What can I say, I’m not into torture, lol.)
And no pattern was used, it’s all drafted to the body. And I found some handmade shoes from Morroco that I used for the pointy-toed shoes they wore back then called poulaines.
It was heavier than I had anticipated. The shift, kirtle and reversible/detachable sleeves are of linen, the reversible sleeveless surcotte is of cotton and linen.
The entire ensemble is beautiful! I love all the colors and that the garments are so versatile with the different sleeve options. That’s incredible that you sewed most of it by hand - so much work! Traditional apparel was so ingenious, making the most of limited resources (I wish we still held closer to those values in everyday life).
This is such a work of art! I’m just in awe. It’s so interesting and really gives me a concept of what things were actually like! I got really into making ancient recipes for a little bit and I made a few medieval recipies that I could make vegan as well as some ancient Greek ones. It’s so fun to see new perspectives. I would love to try something like that on. You look amazing!
I also enjoy ancient recipes. Have you see Tasting History on YouTube? Max Miller does a fantastic job with ancient recipes. I have his cookbook as well as the cookbook “The Forme of Cury”
Wow! What an impressive feat of craftsmanship! It’s obvious that you put a lot of work into this and it shows. I am in awe of the many details and amazed by the fact that much of it was hand sewn. Beautiful work!
