Handbook Women's Clothing in Northern Europe 1360-1415
Maria Neijman, Peter Ahlqvist
48 pages in english.
The perfect guide for making your own sourcebased medieval clothing for women appropriate for northern Europe 1360-1415. This handbook guides you in the making of your own complete medieval costume suitable for farmers and craftsmen but also gives you suggestions for making your clothing suitable for a nobler person.
The handbook gives you great advice for making your costume from the inside out; you’ll find instructions for making a shift, hose, headgear and veils and alse some tips regarding haircuts and hairdos.
Blurb from the handbook:
Historical Clothing From the Inside Out – Women’s Clothing in Northern Europe 1360-1415, is a book for you who want to get a grip on the period’s clothes, materials, and cuts in Northern Europe. In this book, all parts of the woman’s dress are presented, from the smock closest to the body to the headdress and overcoat. This deals not only with cuts on the most common garments, but also material selection, the colors of the time and accessories.
The book contains modern illustrations, painting from the time and photos of reconstructions and finds. In short, it is the indispensable helper for you who want to start creating your own wardrobe for the time period 1360-1415. The book can also be used for educational purposes.