Costuming

Technically Naked

Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2004-11-05 16:28
Technically Naked is a web site about the history and construction of men's and women's undergarments in the 16th century in Europe.

14th Century Button Industry in Coventry

Submitted by JaneStockton on Sat, 2004-10-30 14:27
Small pieces of bone, the leftovers from button making, have been found on the site of an old Salvation Army building in Coventry.

Wodeford Hall

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2004-10-26 14:53
Lady Jehanne de Wodeford's home page contains information on European and Japanese clothing and fans, plus original songs and poetry by Jehanne herself and by "Lady Makiwara" (an alternate persona). The poetry includes both haiku and an older form known as waka (or tanka, or uta).

A Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-10-26 10:31
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A Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver consists of a day of classes dedicated to the study of clothing from 600-1600.

Fields of Gold

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-10-19 14:24
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The Shire of Silver Rylle proudly announces that it will be hosting, with the generous permission of the Shire of Owl's Reste, Fields of Gold, a combination Golden Seamstress competition and Golden Quill competition, on February 4 & 5, 2005.

Janet Arnold Featured in "National Biography"

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-10-10 10:29
British costuming legend Janet Arnold appeared recently in the online "Biography of the Day" series.

Medieval Tailoring Class to be Taught in London

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-09-20 08:35
The Medieval Dress & Textile Society in England is offering Clothes and Tailoring in Medieval Europe: Reconstructing Medieval Tailoring, a workshop to be held in London October 23, 2004.

Robin Netherton to Lecture in Washington D.C. Area

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-09-04 19:29
Costuming expert Robin Netherton will present a lecture October 16, 2004 in the Washington D.C. area.

Medieval shoes: best foot forward

Submitted by Aoife on Mon, 2004-07-26 12:58
This week's edition of the Links List is all about Footwear.

Mentioning unmentionables: Medieval underwear

Submitted by Aoife on Fri, 2004-07-23 10:15
This week, Dame Aoife mentions unmentionables in the form of underpinnings, codpieces, corsets and all manner of medieval underwear.

Known World Costuming Symposium

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-06-24 14:05
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The Marche of Alderford proudly presents "Known World Costume Symposium IV", September 24-26, in North Canton, Ohio (USA). The featured speaker this year is Mistress Drea di Pelligrini.

For further information and an online pre-registration form, see the event web site: http://sca.4th.com/alderford/events/kwcs2004

1,000-Year-Old Padded Bra Discovered in China

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-06-16 13:37
Archaeologists have discovered a 1,000-year-old padded bra in a tomb in Inner Mongolia.

Clothes Make the SCAdian

Submitted by Aoife on Thu, 2004-05-06 04:07
This week Dame Aoife shares links on a topic dear to the hearts of most re-enactors: costuming.

Medieval Millinery

Submitted by Aoife on Thu, 2003-10-09 12:42
This week Dame Aoife shares resources for medieval and renaissance hair dressing and head coverings.

It Pays to Accessorize: Medieval Hats, Belts and Shoes

Submitted by Aoife on Sun, 2003-06-29 05:00
What sets us apart from the animals is our ability to accessorize. This week, Dame Aoife has researched an extensive list of links relating to medieval accessories.