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Essays
PDFs from SCA Displays and Competitions
Basics of Turnshoe and Pouch Making - Updated 9-29-2009 - By James - The PDF for James's class on the basics of medieval turnshoes and pouches. The class covers tools, materials, and historical information for the beginner looking to make those all important accessories. Last taught at Pennsic 2009, next class at Known World Costuming Symposium.
The 15th Century Archer: Civilian and Military Life Material Culture from the Skin Out - By James - Displayed at KASF in Atlantia (SCA) March 1 2008. There were 17 different types of items in this display and multiple examples of some items. It was displayed with the livery and Jack documentation.
Bread: Throughout the social classes of the 15th century in England - By Kimberly - Displayed at KASF in Atlantia (SCA) March 1 2008.
Newcomers Clothing: A Beginner’s Primer for Clothing Through the Ages in the SCA - Updated - By Kimberly - An in progress document designed to aid new people in planning and constructing their SCA wardrobe - taught at numerous Atlantian (SCA) Universities
15th Century Livery Coats for Soldiers - Updated - By James - The latest update displayed at KASF in Atlantia (SCA) March 1 2008. This was first entered at Chalice of the Sun God IV September 2007 as part of the Chalice competition, I was competing as the Baronial Artist on the Baronial Champions team; we took second place.
Late 15th Century Headgear - By Kimberly
Jacks Documentation - Updated - By James - The latest update displayed at KASF in Atlantia (SCA) March 1 2008. The first document was entered at 12th Night in January 2005 and later updated and displayed at Tournament of Love and Beauty in Febuary 2007. 2007 Documentation
A Wealthy Man’s Pouch/Purse from the War of the Roses Era - By James - Entered at Chalice of the Sun God III September 2006 as part of the Chalice competition, I was competing as the artist from a team; our team won the event.
Landsknecht Hat and Coif - By James - Entered into fall crown Tournament November 2006. This is more of a how too and educated guess on making these hats to look like the art and there are not book references in it. This document is in need of update but I am putting it up for those who want to make hats like this.
Roman Leather Pouch - By James - Entered at Tournament of Love and Beauty in February 2007, it won the Baronial Artisan contest in Ponte Alto.
Men’s Clothing in the Second Half of the 15th Century: From the Skin Out - By James - Displayed at Atlantia's Kingdom Arts and Science Festival in March 2007, it was not entered into a contest.
My Experience at the Battle of Hastings1066 Reenactment - By James - This is a write up of my experience reenacting at Hasting 2006 which was as large as Pennsic. It also is a complete write up of the clothing and armor I wore at the battle. This was displayed at coronation of Valharic and Arielle in April 2007. This display won Best in Show for the Temproa Atlantia contest.
How To
How to Measure for 11th to 15th Century Hosen and Make a Pattern
This essay is about how to measure your leg and apply the numbers to a pattern for making hosen
Fitting the Kragelund Tunic (c.1040-1155.) for a Large Man
This essay is about how I fit a Kragelund tunic for myself. It is a great fitting garment and I would recommend if for anyone doing 11th century.
Thorsberg Trousers Construction
Thorsberg Trousers are used by Roman and Viking reenactors alike. This essay shows how the pieces come together.
How to measure a man for a Cotte
This essay is just a measuring chart at the moment, I plan to one day add a corresponding page on how to apply those measurements to a pattern.
Web Galleries
14th century manuscript images of Knights and observations on what they show;1340s to early 1350s
14th century manuscript images and observations on what they show; men and women 1340 to 1350.
Houppelands/Gowns 1380 to 1416
Exploring the evolution of the gown from the late 14th to early 15th century. Lots of images.
Tudor Era Soldiers and Sailors
Images of soldiers, sailors, arms, and armor for the era of Henry VIII.
An essay on 15th century jacks, a form of cloth body armor. Includes extent examples, art, and writen ordinances of the time.
Women of the War of the Roses era
This page contains images of women's clothing with close ups where possible. The name of the painting is included for those I had the information for.
Miniatures, paintings, and effigies of clothing from the late 1360s to 1400. Mostly images from the 1370s and 1380s of women's clothing.
Landsknechts and German Ren Clothing
Some images and links regarding German clothing of the 16th century.
I know it's not clothing but I do not have a separate essay section on this site yet. Some pictures on my replica tent and period art that inspired it.
Project Lists
Here is a list of the items I have made over time; it covers as much as I can recall. The list is updated every couple of months so items are forgotten.