For quite a while, I’ve been contemplating “transition” gowns. They occupy a short period between the late 15th century Burgundian gowns with the deep V necks and wide belt, and…
This gown or overgown was worn as the outer most piece of full body clothing in the 1540’s to 1560’s by working class Flemish women in Antwerp, the largest city of Flanders at the time. This first …
That IS a really specific topic, isn’t it? I’m not exactly sure why this topic took my fancy, but for the last 9 months it has been a bit of an obsession. I wanted a project that was b…
This gown or overgown was worn as the outer most piece of full body clothing in the 1540’s to 1560’s by working class Flemish women in Antwerp, the largest city of Flanders at the time. This first …
Over Easter I was asked to join the Order of the Laurel, and made a decision to be elevated at Rowany Baronial change-over four weekends later, i.e. last night. This decision was made easier by the…
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I wore the completed heuke & the Flemish gown at the SCA March Crown, & everything worked wonderfully! The weather was supposed to be rainy, but it ended up overcast yet dry until we were ready to leave that night. However, it was windy all day, giving the heuke a real workout & proving that,Read the Rest of this Post...
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Elizabeth Tudor, was born September 7, 1533. She would have to wait 25 years and two siblings before would acsend to the throne of England. In November 17 1558, Elizabeth became to a bankrupted country. So before 1558? Any clothing is not...
That IS a really specific topic, isn’t it? I’m not exactly sure why this topic took my fancy, but for the last 9 months it has been a bit of an obsession. I wanted a project that was b…
Ah, how nice is it to wear 16th century Flemish type outfits you ask? Well, they are just awesome! It really doesn't matter if I gain or lose 10 lbs, this lovely modular outfit covers all the eventualities. And fluctuating weather? Bah! Just take off bits and pieces until you aren't broiling, or…
