There is news about the person known as Carolin von Adlersberg - she died in a tragic accident and her wardrobe and life was taken over by her twin sister Elsslin von Adlersberg. And before anyone wonders: Elsslin is the good twin sister - if you want to hear the true story about Carolin, ask Elsslin the next time you meet her...
Arts & Sciences
Since my mundane life doesn't always leave me as much time for the SCA as I would like to have and I am maybe interested in too many things, I am certainly no expert in anything. But I am happy to help where I can and point people to the right sources or experts.
Sewing
I have started sewing my garb completely by hand a while ago. I think it looks better and is actually fun. I am mostly focussing on the late 14th century, with some side steps into the early 15th century. I am still looking for the perfect pattern, the perfect fabric, the perfect thread and the perfect stitches.
The next big project is a set of garb from naturally dyed wool in a screaming color combination. You will certainly notice once it's done.
Tablet Weaving
Unfortunately, I haven't woven anything for quite some time. I have taught several classes for beginners, so if you are interested, please let me know.
If I ever find time for weaving again, I would love to finish the belt for our Baron (see right picture).
Good resources for tablet weaving are:
| Guntram's Tabletweaving Page |
Meister Guntram has created a Windows application for designing tablet weaving patterns. It can be downloaded on his page as well as a collection of patterns. |
| Phiala's String Page | Very nice page on all sorts of period techniques for things you can make with string. Very good tablet weaving introduction. Phiala's and Eve's pages enabled me to weave the two bands above. |
| Flinkhand | Excellent page on the history of tablet weaving, including instructions. All in German. |
14th Century Clothing
Since I have been sewing all my own garb for the past few years I know a fair amount about clothing in the 14th century, although there is always more to know. There are several good resources on the web, among my favourites are:
| La Cotte Simple | Great instructions on how to make a fitted gothic dress by Mistress Marcele. |
| Dame Helen | Dame Helen has very good instructions on cotehardies, houpelandes and hand sewing. |
| From the Skin Out | Lots of early 15th century pictures of clothing from manuscripts etc. |
Other topics that I am interested in, but didn't have the time so far to pursue further:
calligraphy, natural dyeing, pewter casting and thanks to Maestra Eufemia the production of fabric paint.
Furthermore, I have been working on Victorian clothing, but that is a different story ...