Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire is coming soon! And, Sir Mikel needed new garb. So I found this interesting Butterick pattern with traditional cryptic directions and obscure pictures. Here are the results of my experiment into arcane sewing lore.
Later I will attempt a 15th century Burgundian/Italian Courtepy with it's signature knee-length open sleeves. I have a forest green velvet material and the accompanying maroon tapestry fabric for the open sleeve innerlining.
This pattern is more than a simple vest with capped sleeves, decorative ribbon, and embroidery, but less than a doublet. The vest is also fully lined as a doublet would be.
The matching felt hat is based on the traditional muffin hat, again with additional decoration.



Finally! The promised tabard photos, and well worth the wait, very nice indeed!
Jeff (Aiddan or A...5:51 PM