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.

Something new has been added to the wardrobe. This Medieval serape is called a tabard. The material appears to be a very very thin suede. It is however, a washable cotton blend. The ribbon trim is a Celtic design in green & gold thread.

Sir Mikel did the embroidery. A cat and peacock are outlined in gold thread and then using a whipstitch filled in the pattern. This tabard was indeed a cooperative project.