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Nice vid. Since I go for zero waste, I add a square under the arm to the waist so the waist to hem can use the off cuts. I made a near enough of Roger II. It's my go to. Did the gloves too.
True! My godets are a mixture of pieced and solid triangles, as the fabric permits. -- but you can *absolutely* choose to piece them all! It's a good alternativeb/ option. :)
Very interesting video, thanks. I will probably end up using some of these ideas this year. I'm looking to do more historybounding clothes and want to make a couple of tunics and a kirtle for everyday wear.
The Herjolfsnes colony on Greenland *is* the source of many of the surviving clothes-- and therefore patterns-- that we have as references. The colony was active from about 985CE through the 14th century. That's medieval! At least by current definitions of the term.
Great question. I'm going to answer in text, but let me know if you think this needs to be a video! First, where I would normally cut the body "tube" in two pieces, I'd cut the knights tunic as 4 -- front left, front right, back left, and back right. The width of each should be (biggest torso circumference) divided by 4, plus 2" for seams and ease. Remember that if you're wearing this over armor, you need to measure your body WITH armor on! Then measure and cut the lower triangle godets as usual. (My first video on the playlist, just jump to the section.) Cut all the left side pieces (front left body, back left body, left godet) in one color. Cut the right in a different color. Assembly sequence is as usual, *except* you add steps before you start-- sew the left front to the right front, but only partway down (about 2/3 of the way is fine to start). Same with the right front and back. Lay the left and right outer edges on top of each other to cut the curved arm hole. This can be any size you like -- use your upper arm measurement + 3" as a minimum circumference-- just remember the hole will get bigger when you hem the edge! Everything else goes as usual until the final fitting. That's when you decide how long you *actually* want the center to be sewn vs. open and adjust the end of the seam to match. The top of the hip, just before the waist, is a good point. Where the seam ends, turn that 1/2" seam allowance into a narrow 1/2" hem. Then fit and hem the lower edge as usual. One last hint: use a super narrow (shirttail) hem on the curved arm openings. Or buy narrow "double fold" bias tape and sew it over the raw edge. Hope this helps but doesn't overwhelm!
not only helpful for medieval clothing, but for general pattern and clothing making as well....bravo!
Thank you! Once you train your eye to see the structure (pattern pieces) behind the looks, a whole new world opens up!
So helpful and now I want to watch more. I can sew but I don’t want to spend a fortune on patterns.
this is an excellent video!! thank you so much! i recently started getting into the SCA and im excited to expand my wardrobe
Thanks! YOU are why I do this. :) I hope I can help new SCAdians get excited!
Thank you. This explains a lot.
I hope I could "demystify" some of this!
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I'm so happy! If I've inspired your imagination, then I achieved one of my goals for making this series. Thank you for telling me!
Nice vid. Since I go for zero waste, I add a square under the arm to the waist so the waist to hem can use the off cuts. I made a near enough of Roger II. It's my go to. Did the gloves too.
Good idea! Zero waste is a great goal -- I save every scrap. :) And -- Roger II is such an inspiring tunic. And with the gloves?!? Wow!
Great video. Thanks a lot.
Huzzah!
To add the godet easily, put in a seam this will then allow the machine foot to run as a straight seam on both sides of the godet(triangle piece). Xx
True! My godets are a mixture of pieced and solid triangles, as the fabric permits. -- but you can *absolutely* choose to piece them all! It's a good alternativeb/ option. :)
Very interesting video, thanks. I will probably end up using some of these ideas this year. I'm looking to do more historybounding clothes and want to make a couple of tunics and a kirtle for everyday wear.
Yay! I love how versatile this base pattern is -- once you can "see" the seams, a whole world of fashion opens up.
this is an exact copy of a viking dress found on greenland so a lot older than middle ages
The Herjolfsnes colony on Greenland *is* the source of many of the surviving clothes-- and therefore patterns-- that we have as references. The colony was active from about 985CE through the 14th century. That's medieval! At least by current definitions of the term.
Perfect! Just what i was looking for
Thank you! I hope this is useful! :) Rectangular construction is such a versatile approach to patterning.
Nice
Thanks! I'm quite new to videos, but I'm trying. :)
This is so helpful! How would you split the knights tunic? And how would you do the 2 colors ?
Great question. I'm going to answer in text, but let me know if you think this needs to be a video!
First, where I would normally cut the body "tube" in two pieces, I'd cut the knights tunic as 4 -- front left, front right, back left, and back right. The width of each should be (biggest torso circumference) divided by 4, plus 2" for seams and ease. Remember that if you're wearing this over armor, you need to measure your body WITH armor on! Then measure and cut the lower triangle godets as usual. (My first video on the playlist, just jump to the section.)
Cut all the left side pieces (front left body, back left body, left godet) in one color. Cut the right in a different color.
Assembly sequence is as usual, *except* you add steps before you start-- sew the left front to the right front, but only partway down (about 2/3 of the way is fine to start). Same with the right front and back. Lay the left and right outer edges on top of each other to cut the curved arm hole. This can be any size you like -- use your upper arm measurement + 3" as a minimum circumference-- just remember the hole will get bigger when you hem the edge!
Everything else goes as usual until the final fitting. That's when you decide how long you *actually* want the center to be sewn vs. open and adjust the end of the seam to match. The top of the hip, just before the waist, is a good point. Where the seam ends, turn that 1/2" seam allowance into a narrow 1/2" hem. Then fit and hem the lower edge as usual.
One last hint: use a super narrow (shirttail) hem on the curved arm openings. Or buy narrow "double fold" bias tape and sew it over the raw edge.
Hope this helps but doesn't overwhelm!