The unfinished medieval outfit from last year prompted me to continue with smaller but crucial accessories: bags! While planning to visit a market, it became evident that both my kirtle and my partner’s outfit were lacking essential pockets. So, I decided to craft our own medieval bags. I opted for yellow cotton for my pouch …
As the next step on my journey to reconstruct the outfit of the “Deer Court Lady,” I focused on the kirtle. This underdress, sometimes simply called “kittel” in German, is mostly invisible in the final ensemble but, like the previously sewn “bra-dress,” plays a crucial role in the authenticity of the outfit. The journey began …
Hello, today I want to introduce you to the first piece of clothing on my recently started journey – a replica of a medieval outfit inspired by a South German playing card from 1430. What began as a brief conversation about a visit to a medieval Christmas market turned into a massive project with a …
