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.