I Sewed a Viking Tunic for April Fool's (and shocked my friends)

#sewing #Viking #historicaldress #aprilfools
My inspiration for this dress is that I never really wear the style. It looks lovely on some people, but I had just never really gotten into it or the time period around it until friends were asking me for help to make their outfits. This year I realized we would be having a local SCA arts event on April Fool's Day and it seemed like too good of an opportunity to pass up and I had to do something. I decided on going incognito and making myself some Norse clothing. Even though I've done some work for others in this time period, I am by no means an expert and leaned on some of the work in this blog post:
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I also referenced these books for some of the techniques and information I used (links are affiliate links):
Woven into the Earth by Else Ostergard amzn.to/3o0kVb2
Medieval Garments Reconstructed: Norse Clothing Patterns by Lilli Fransen, Anna Norgaard and Else Ostergard amzn.to/3nV3MiS
Viking Clothing by Thor Ewing amzn.to/3GuIBKP
Sewing tools you might find handy for this project
My Iron: amzn.to/3Ukv4vg
Silicone Needle Puller: amzn.to/43gJCA1
For mor information on the Pink Tax and examples of where I purchased my metal rulers please check out this video:
• Uncovering the Unexpec...
The silk thread I used for my top stitching was from www.tiedtohistory.com
(not sponsored by them)
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Video edited with DaVinci Resolve 17.
Filmed with Cannon M50 amzn.to/43jBL4H

[@jackiejames4551]

I don't play pranks, as my husband has never gotten my sense of humor. The outfit looks great, and I'm curious to know what the prank is.

[@MaridithSmith]

I was hidden in the crowd like Where's Waldo because I never wear this style of clothing. While at SCA events I'm almost always in 16th century clothing. My prank was to hide in plain sight all day.

[@jackiejames4551]

@@MaridithSmith did anyone recognize you? That's so funny. 😁 😂 😀

[@MaridithSmith]

@@jackiejames4551 eventually. Everyone told me it looked great, but then they would be looking for me to have a conversation and I just blended into the crowd causing lots of double takes.