This is just a sample of the work I've done for myself, family, and friends since 1990...
I've been sewing since I was 14 (1968)
Personal Work

last update: 11 Jul 2008
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Northwestern Europe - 700ce to 1000ce

(husband Vincent - 1992)


(w/granddaughter - 1999?)
(undertunic - 1984
overtunic - 1991)


Italo-German upper class - c. 1490

(1994)


Anglo-French middle class - c. 1575

(1996)


English middle class - c. 1575

(work in progress)


Scots Highlander - c. 1630
(with a "stolen" English shirt)

(1994)


Franco-Scots middle class work outfit - c. 1630

(1995)


Anglo middle class work outfit - c. 1720

(2008)
This is what I do with my hair.
Your solution may vary.... ;-)


Some miscellaneous pieces
Hiberno-Norse Saddle Blanket
c. 700 - 1000
(Eventually, I'll finish it...!)
Irish Woman's Shoes
c. 700 - 1000
(1998?)

 
 
Doing the fashion model thing in my winter coat - modern street wear

Talk about feeling glorious on an icky winter day!

(1993?)
 
 


Russian Foot Guard - c. 1000ce

Ula and I both worked on this.

The only piece I did totally was the hat, the only piece she did totally was the sash, everything else was communal effort....
(purchased metal goods, boots, gloves)

(my daughter - 2001?)
 


Toddler hot weather clothes suitable from 1600s into 1800s

(my granddaughter - 1996)


English middle class artisan - c. 1575

This is one I coached after having created the methods and patterns.

(a friend & fellow merchant - 2002)


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