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.

Upon my entry into the shire I had mentioned that I was a self-taught tailor. This is a completed Renaissance shirt that has been in the works for some time and was completed yesterday. 

The shirt is a navy blue cotton although it appears to be linen with light blue lace at the collar and cuffs. It was not difficult to make: I just procrastinated.

My next creation will be a robe with cape and a tabard to be worn at Fairieworld, a mythological fantasy event in early August. It is a three day event that takes place at Secret House Winery in Eugene, Oregon. We participated last year and a good time was had by all.

 I am a Celtic lever harpist, recorder player, and singer. I am also a self-taught tailor, endeavoring to create faire wear. I am here for friendship but would especially enjoy conversation with other clothing mongers about their creations.

As I am a musician, I enjoy singing & playing Renaissance music on the recorder. My harp playing encompasses a much wider range of music, and I am currently in my fourth year of lessons. I would certainly welcome contact from other minstrels.