Dagges (or dags, or dagging) is an easy way to embellish your garments. They are essentially shapes cut into the edges of a garment. Dagges can be added to hoods, cloaks, hems, sleeves, etc.
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Check out this page filled with goodies for planning 14th century clothing. It is designed for those attending the Road to Rouen immersive SCA event, but it’s a great place for anyone interested in creating a 14th century outfit.
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Have an abundance of greens from your garden that you don’t know what to do with? Look no further than this yummy tart that is perfect for spring and summer.
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Take your ceramic jars from modern to medieval in less than an hour by waxing linen circles to use as covers.
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Some days, I don't feel like wearing a veil. I just don't.
When looking at images of women from the late 14th and early 15th centuries, I see many wearing open style hoods. This style seemed a perfect option to wear during the summer instead of a veil.
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I made a pair of pattens last year. I wore them a couple times last summer, but they really had their work cut out for them this Pennsic War.
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A few months ago I made hoods for friends that were invested as Baron and Baroness of their local SCA group. Hoods are one of my favorite go-to accessories to make an outfit complete -- and warm, too!
I made 2 black linen hoods, one with a long liripipe, one without. The baronial arms are a felt applique livery badge.
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I am in desperate need of a silk headband - or filet - or circlet - or whichever word you fancy.
My plan was to follow the pattern outlined in Textiles and Clothing: 1150-1450 for item number 142 (Crowfoot, Pritchard, and Staniland, pg. 132). This example was found with a piece of fake hair attached.
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I was browsing Pinterest (because it was a day ending in 'y') and came across an article about caring for wooden utensils over at Bon Appetit Hon aptly titled, Wood Butter (a wonderful name). I am now having a love affair with this silky, buttery, delicious smelling salve and I believe my wooden utensils are grateful I came to my senses.
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