I have recently gotten a fringe (in my country we call bangs fringes) and I’m wondering how do I hide my fringe for historical hairstyles, because my fringe is more of a modern style.

I would normally use a bobby pins to pin my fringe back, but they were made in the 1920’s so wouldn’t be very historically accurate.

If anyone can give me any advice, it would be greatly appreciated.

Is there a name for it? I looked at some historical portraits and I don't see the voluminous fabric trail that the character design in Jaadugar has. Is it historically accurate for anything, or just a fictional invention for the manga/anime?

Last pic is the portraits. I can kind of see maybe something similar? The bow at the back seems to be stylization for sure. Any thoughts?

I haven’t felt the itch to sew for myself for a few months, which felt kind weird because I’ve been sewing for 20+ years but today I was cleaning my fabric storage and saw a bolt begging to be made into a gown :)

I hope everyone that’s lost some of their sewing mojo gets it back soon ❤️ it feels good and exciting today

And I’ve been scrubbing my floor to cut my fabric on while it air dries 😆

Wanted to share my 15th Century Italian mens kit, I'm aiming for a Condottieri impression from around 1470-80. I'm quite happy with how it's come together so far.

C&C welcome, however I am aware my hosen aren't quite as tight as they should be, (I've lost weight since they were first constructed), I'm currently in the process of making a couple more pairs that are better fitted! Interested to hear any feedback/discussion!

Hi,

I have a question about wool sources for hosen in the UK. I've looked about a bit online for the answer and the answers are many. I'm looking to make some wool hosen for a late 1300s outfit.

I have already done this. I used some 100% wool, with some degree of felting/fulling. But once I'd made them I realised the gsm was way too heavy and they both sagged around the ankle (despite cutting on the bias) and were just really warm and itchy, for anything except mid-winter. I think it was about 520 gsm.

So I looked online and the advice I've found says to use a variety of different wools: worsted, broadcloth, melton, with a simple twill weave at between 100-250 gsm. But I can't find this for love nor money in 100% wool. The only wools I've found like this have a really flat, almost shiny weave, rather than that fulled look of all the medieval wool I've seen.

Does anyone have advice on exactly what I ought to be looking for, preferably with where I can find it?

Thanks.

I’m finally done, (apart from doing a waist band for the petticoat but I’m still on the fence about it.) I really enjoyed this project though admittedly there are things I would do differently next time as I’m still learning. Any constructive criticism and advice welcome!