Get Medieval With Me!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2024
- Something a little different today, a medieval 'Get Ready With Me'!
I have a blog post about the red underdress here: www.morgandonner.com/2016/05/t...
And another about the pale over-dress here: www.morgandonner.com/2016/08/a...
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I love that you put in photo references! Especially for people like me who are only starting to familiarize themselves with the medieval world. It really helps to connect who you and others are wearing to references we are in old books and paintings. Keep up the great work!
I really like that you show contemporaneous examples as you talk.
Please do more historical get ready!
You should look up videos on how yarn is "hunter" braided into the mane of horses and then the same yarn can be used to tie off the end of the braid. I think if you just use a ribbon to tie off the end without braiding it into the hair itself then the ribbon has a high potential of just falling off and of your braid coming loose.
Cool! I never would have considered looking into horse hair braiding, but that totally makes sense, thank you for the tip!
Would love to see a video about making the 'Kirdle". Been looking for one everywhere, but can't seem to find one!!
Emily Mitchell I don't have a video on making a 14th century Style kirtle, but I do have a Blog dress diary about that process! Check it out at www.morgandonner.com/2016/05/tutorial-supportive-kirtle/
sweet
There is one now, it's also in my playlist in which more people make kirtles
Thank you for all your informative and amusing videos. I have some quality linen cloth that is now screaming to be used as a new shift for my hubby. Greatly appreciate your references and content regarding male costuming for historic reenactment. You make pattern drafting and sewing accessable and completely understandable. I'm now your fangirl. ❤💞
LOVE that brocade! Makes me briefly contemplate my viking garb....those crinolations on the sleeves and bottom must have taken a monumental amount of sewing! Impressive!
you’re so talented and beautiful. honestly so inspiring to see you put so much effort and heart into your pieces. i’ve been looking into creating my own collection of kirtles and caps just for walking around in because i find them so comfortable and surprisingly practical. thank you for uploading ❤️
Thank you Riley! I have been meaning to make a modern kirtle, because you are right, they are very comfy!
I love that red gown so much!! Especially the buttoned sleeves!
Still totally in love with those sleeves on the overgown.
lol I love you videos, and your humor! For a minute there I forgot what century it is. Kinda like watching a medieval TH-camr doing a fashion vlog. Thanks for the smile and the laugh!
Your videos & blog are sooo helpful , I 'm really grateful about their information and I especially admire your sense of humor very much !
I am glad they are helpful! (Also very pleased that someone out there thinks I'm funny 😋)
Arwh, that looks amazing on you (that color!) 👍
I love it, when people put on historical clothing and it looks totally natural on them.
And I like that headthingy. That’s actually something, one could easily wear today. I’m not a fan of hoods, they restrict movement and sight too much for my liking and hats won’t fit over most hairstyles. Something like this might actually be cute and practical 😀
I love the little short open hoods, they are way cuter than the longer mantled hoods!
The painting at 11:24! I'm dying and I adore you. Never change!
I do the same little dance like you do at the end of the video! Haha Love your videos, keep up the good work :)
Wow that dress is beautiful! And I love your personality ❤❤
Thank you for the thin hair tip! I will try that!
Good videos ma’am, great to see other people my age doing reenacting.
I want that hat so much! It's beautiful!
Can't wait to see what the special project is that you were getting dressed for!
RubyLovesRocket I have most of the editing done, just waiting for final touches!
6:34 A-G-L-E-T DONT FORGET IT!
Such a beautiful dress. Love the style and you do great work.
Walter Addie Thank you so much!
This was so cool! I loved it.
Gorgeous brocade dress!
Adore rewatching your videos. A question on stockings: I've seen many videos noting that stockings would sewn, not knitted, including Bernadette's video. Is that hard and fast as a rule? I'd have thought yarn craft would have been popular as it seems to have less wastage. Embroidery almost certainly comes from scrap thread, so I wonder if yarn craft would come from scrap weaving.
I love the fit of your kirtle, most excellent.
Per Noelle's instructions, leaving hair comment here. *giggles* I personally loved the finger waves you did. Oh and the braiding was beautiful!
Thanks for teaching me the word aglitte. I’ve been calling that thing “flügelbinder” for 30 years because of the movie Cocktail!
The long hair with side part is GORGEOUS on you. ❤
This video is so informative and interesting! On another note, did anyone else learn what an aglet was thanks to Fineas and Ferb?
I love these get ready with me's
Beautiful gown
Gotta love reenactors using medieval illustrations depicting their idea of antiquity/fantasy characters as references for their outfits.
Getting shit done by my self 😂cause all those darn people are at work 😂my day every day! Liripipe in soup💀!
I love this dress and overdress. Since you said this isn't exactly historical correct can you recommend something like this that is? Or a site or shop where to buy historically correct medieval dresses?
You are so fun to watch!
Those hood should make a comeback.
I love the period accurate makeup ;D
Lol, that's my biggest weakness XD
Very nice GRWM. I like to see how other people do it. I tend to start with the socks and shoes before putting on the dress. No idea why. Maybe the habit of dressing while camping on rough ground or cold castles. And I start my lacing at the top and then tie a knot from underneath the dress. My dresses are pretty tight on the boobs. :p
I wish I had more hair... *sigh* It's all very pretty !
at 4:00 i was just thinking ‘princess leia!’ and then.... 4:04
Really nice, thank you!!
Love so much your dress and the format of this video! You're so nice and funny.
I have a question to you: what medieval specific period di the paintings and your dress refer to?
Francesca Trapani, most of the images are from the late 1300s to early 1400s, so all told it's quite late in the medieval period! I played it a little fast and loose with my image selection :p
You look lovely, and I love your personality! ☺
Coming to this after finding you through more recent videos, I had a genuine moment of "Who's that?" on seeing you with loose, wavy, highlighted hair. Silly brain.
I love your videos!!!!! 👏🏻💖❤️💙💜💚🧡
omg your underdress is beautiful!!!
Those camera angles though lol, but beautiful dress! I'm excited to see what you were working on.
Yeah, this one has some ... interesting shots :p It's tough to get full body view!
Understandable, especially if you're working with limited space.
where do you get those fabrics? those are really nice quality
I’m absolutely I love with your underdress! The pattern is gorgeous and I was wondering if it was block printed or if that was the fabrics pattern. Thanks for such a great and instructional video!
I am so glad you enjoyed it! The fabric pattern is a brocade my lovely bf bought for me, I am not sure where you can buy it today, but hopefully you have luck finding something similar!
I like your highlights
I was wondering if you had an allegory in mind for your overdress?
I'm very confused, is there a historical reason for putting on the kirtle with the lacing being loose, only to take it out and completely relace it? Wouldn't it be much simpler to just tighten it from the bottom without unlacing first?
where can i find a pattern for your adorable red hood?
Nice dress
Great video! You have inspired me to maybe try some medieval clothing. Question: I've only done Victorian clothing, and the idea of not wearing a corset but just a tight dress instead makes me nervous; I have a heavy bust and am skinny everywhere else and it seems complicated, but also not. Is boning sewn in an option? It seems unlikely. Your blog post is very helpful.
Another question: what is the best way to join SCA? I have been following my local group on FB for a while, but I was wondering if you could do a video on what to expect?!? I'm clueless and I don't know anyone within the group, so I feel hesitant about trying it.
I am glad you liked the video! The fitted kirtle is very popular, and in my experience, especially so for busty gals! It is certainly not as structured as a corset, but still works well, and most feel it is more comfortable. I have not seen any evidence of boning in pre-16th century dresses like this, but it could be fun to try as an experiment! Make both styles and compare!
As for joining your local SCA group, it can be a little tough to make friends at first, but my recommendation would be to go to big event (maybe a Crown Tourney or Coronation?) and put on your friendliest extrovert game-face. Walk up to as many people as you can and say "Hi, I am new and trying to learn more about the SCA! What's your favorite thing to do at events?" Not everyone will be down for chatting, but many will, and this is a great way to make friends!
Morgan Donner I had no idea you had a TH-cam channel.
I followed your blog posts this summer and made a Kirtle. I wear a bra size 38G. And found it plenty supportive.
I sew Iron Age (pre-medieval) clothes and I just go ahead and wear a very "un-period" bra under it all. The clothes as so 'covered-up' that none of the bra shows, anyway.
Hey, I've been looking for a brocade for a 15th century gown, but I simply can not find a place buy it. Where did you get a hold of your fabric? 😄😍
My fabric was actually a bit of a courting gift from my now husband - he worked at a fabric store, and saw that I had been pinning historical brocades on Pinterest for the past several weeks. I am not sure where I would get it if I were specifically looking for brocade, but when I get lucky and see it in the wild, then I'll often take a moment to browse through that same Pinterest board to see if the fabric in my hands looks similar to some historical examples (Link, in case you want to check it out! www.pinterest.com/morgandonner/fancy-fabrics).
@@MorganDonner thank you so much :) I will continue my hunt :) sounds like a very nice courting gift, my boyfriend is also into historic reenactment, and so for christmas he made me a replica of one of the small chests from the Oseberg burial (viking age). It's so lovely to be given gifts based on mutual interests :)
Hi Valkyrie Frida. I know I’m responding 8 months after you posted your comment but I do know of a couple of sources for period appropriate silk brocades. I live in Florida and only have big box fabric stores and local quilting shops near where I live. I am beginning to think that these large fabric stores think that quilting is the vast majority of the sewing being done today. Synthetic brocade fabrics are just awful. I never find silk locally so I have to search online for what I’m after. These are a few places that I have found that might help you out.
I’ve bought some gorgeous ones from RenaissanceFabrics.net. They specialize is historically correct fabrics and have absolutely amazing silks, linen, cotton fabrics as well as some patterns from JP Ryan and The Tudor Tailor. They also have some lovely ribbons and trims available. I have bought 10 yards of the most incredible silk brocade for a 15th century gown from them. It’s a blue and gold color. They don’t have that particular one anymore but they do actively look for period appropriate fabrics.
Another place I’ve looked at many, many times but have not ordered from yet is Sartor Fabrics. They are based in Europe but I don’t recall the exact country at the moment. They take actual historical fabrics that are in museums and recreate them. Prices can range for $25 USD per meter to $100 per meter depending on what you’re looking for. I follow them on Facebook as well so you’ll get advanced notice of sales and you can cast your vote as to what reproduction of fabrics you’d like to see them produce. The nice thing is that they actually reproduce the fabrics that their followers vote for!
One other place I know of, but have not ordered from yet, is SilkBaron.com. They have many, many silks and the nice thing is that if you buy a silk taffeta color from them, 10 years later, they will still have that exact same color available unless it’s a special, limited edition color. I can’t attest to the weight or quality but from the reviews I’ve read from others in the historical clothing world, it’s very good. I’m not 100% sure if they have brocades but it’s worth a look and their silk taffeta fabrics are so lovely. They also let you order swatches!
There is also a shop on Etsy called Ensembles of the Past. Sarah is very sweet and helpful. She focuses on civil war era fabrics but she will get beautiful silks in stock. Right now she has a gorgeous silk velvet available so you never now what she will be able to locate. I always recommend to fellow costumers to check her shop because you never know. You might find the perfect fabric.
There is one other place I shop at a lot even though they are an heirloom sewing shop. It’s Farmhouse Fabrics. They have mostly exquisite fabrics of top quality for heirloom garments that are geared towards sewing for children but they have a lot to offer. They have gorgeous wools, pure linen fabrics, silks, really high end stuff. They also have leather skins available. They are a good place to check. I’ve never seen silk brocade but they get some amazing things in there and you just never know what you’ll find. They also have some unique trims. You’ll likely find some things you never even knew you needed!
I hope that this helps you out a bit but you might have found what you’re looking for in the intervening 8 months. I love it when fellow seamstresses share our favorite online suppliers because there are gems out there that have some amazing finds! I hope that you find the perfect fabric that you’re looking for.
Remember to check out upholstery fabrics.
This made me giggle, your so silly great video😅☺
What happened to the pointed hat with a veil thing?
You are very beautiful model! Thank you! Do you using all natural materials ?
Thanks! This particular outfit is actually a rather alarmingly high percentage of 'unnatural' fibers like poly and acetate, since I got several of the components on sale or as gifts. Ideally, the under and over dresses would have been either wool or silk.
you look so radiant in that red hat , perfect red
Then theres me who only wear peasant garb... Your dresses are so beautiful.
A.G.L.E.T!!! Alget don't forget it!
Were liripipes ever wrapped around the neck like a scarf? It seems like wider ones would be nice for that to add extra warmth.
I don't know that I've ever seen a illumination or statue depicting that, but I have to imagine it was done at least sometimes, especially with thicker liripipes as you mention!
Nice one!
Try it; if it works, someone in the past probably did it too.
I have zero interest in modern fashion and beauty bloggers, but period things are the best!!
Where do you get your aglets from?
do you vest wrong side out
Me singing at minute 6:50: "They say that lacing up is hard to do...."
So question I’m a big girl and I want to do a Brave cosplay this Halloween (Queen Elinor) but I know nothing about medieval dress. Ugh what’s the boob situation like in these gowns? Is it really just chemise then gown and that holds the ladies in place?
You do look like Princess Leia. Do you have a tutorial for a cap?
Is it just me or those dresses back then were both beautiful and functional! I mean an underdress/ kirtle that double functions as a bra/ bustier 👍
Nice
*aglet song intensifies*
Don't forget it!
why didn't you unlace it before putting it on?
Laziness. I totally could have unlaced it, and sometimes do, but for some reason didn't this time.
Have you considered using a Victorian button hook to make it go a bit faster? I love those things.
Oh, that's a great idea! I need to get myself one!
@@MorganDonner I find them so useful.
Fantastic video! Was hoping to be able to show to students to help me prepare them for their performance of Once Upon a Mattress, but because of the comment about "getting s___ done", I can't. 😭
Sorry about that! I'll try to keep that in mind in the future.
I had someone try to tell me once that my hood, very much like yours, was actually made like a prairie bonnet.
Um...no.
Very nice in Enjoyed video
Very nice. :)
ahh the aglet. only reason i know about it is phineas and ferb
this video is so cute thanks but could u next time include nose flowers or whats in my bag
Thank you! I am always looking for improvements, but I am afraid I am not familiar with nose flowers! Can you tell me more?
Morgan Donner sure! ancient European ppl believed bad air call miasmas caused illness to combat this they used flowers in their pockets😊 they also carried charms or metals for spiritual protection
Morgan Donner not sure what else ppl needed. with all that protection😏 but a hankie was a possible
Ah, ok, I am familiar with that! I have never personally carried around a smelling sachet, but that might be a fun project to make!
Morgan Donner thank u, im a new subbie now! cant wait to see ur video😊
Your hips are #goals
Very cute
Morgan’s servant is at work! 🤔🤔 Morgan I’m not sure that’s how it works!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Great video (as is all f your work)! However, I'd like to point out that your chemise should not be visible in the neckline at all. Of course, one would wear one ;), but a lady (especially a noble lady that would wear a brocade gown in the period) would make extra sure that her chemise/smock/whatever is not showing. There's even a written late 14th/early 15th century source on the subject. In "Le Menagier de Paris" manuscript the author is twice advising his young wife to pay attention to keeping her chemise invisible (and saying that only "loose" and drunk women walk around with their chemise neckline showing over their gown neckline).
So, if you happen to have large and pendulous boobs that need to be physically hoisted up, in order to not be smushed down around your waist, is it possible to maneuver them into place while doing all that lacing? It looks like that would be tricky. Asking for a friend.
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They already invented buttons in Medieval Era? I didn't know that.
Ein wundervolles Kleid aber bei meiner Oberweite mit dem langen Band und den vielen Knöpfen würde ich Stunden brauchen Zipp gab's leider noch keinen ansonsten mag ich diese Kleidung sehr mein Traum wär ein Mittelalterkleid oder Rock mit Bluse ich mag deinen Kanal sehr bin ein echter Fan LG Christina aus Österreich
Is it silk? It is stunning. Oh, to have a large bank account! I think I shall have to indulge in 1 incredible silk brocade, but not this year! I already have two projects & I sew by hand. Not virtue, just machines give me massive headaches.
I love to watch you & yr obedient machine, etc!
I wish my hair is long i had to get a haircut for reasons.....
What? No stays?
Depends on the era. This era she's dressing in- no stays.
Not at that point in time
what did ladies wear when they had a little stomach? I am wondering with all does beautiful dresses how a little heavy girl would look like.
the same thing! obviously images of larger ladies aren’t quite as common given most people didn’t have the same access to food that we do ;) however there are many wonderful costumers out there that dress in this period and they all look incredible. the only one coming to mind right now is edyth miller of the compleatly dressed anachronist, but she’s a marvellous seamstress and i would highly recommend her blog :)
The overdress looks like the definition of a nightmare to cut out because of all the trefoils on the ends.
"This is a lot easier with a sister, or a servant, or a husband to help you...right now, all of those darn people are at work."
Me: Morgan, you have a servant??
6:10 just wasted a bunch of energy getting the dress over the head, only to undo & relace the whole thing. #avoidExercise
Ah yes, Queen Blah Blah Blah III of You Know the Place. She rules beside her husband, King Yada Yada.
Very cute woman. Also you are made for this style of clothing. Final point, with only non-glass mirrors it is no wonder that ladies in waiting were a must.
You have beautiful hair, I do love how women used to dress, they used to care and cover their body
Very modesty, I did watch some other videos just like yours and yours is my fovarate slately, It's fun way to remember all the respective women who lived before us 67
morgan make medieval o renancense cloak.
Don’t mean to be rude in anyway but I just couldn’t get past... Medieval and America/Canadian accent... soz 🙏🏻
This is the first time I have ever been told that I have an America/Canadian accent....🤣 Fun!
I actually meant it may be American or Canadian. Coz it sure ain’t British lol
The accents actually used by people back then no longer exist. It's actually very likely that they spoke with very little accent, much in the way of Americans and Canadians.
The British accent originated from a king with a speech impediment. Other noble families were encouraged to copy it to fit in, and much like with fashion, others took on the accent from there.
It's the same reason most English speaking north americans have mild accents. The British accents started becoming popular in the 1800s, after the US broke off.
@@janierose4786 How can you say that Americans have a mild accent? That would mean that American English sounds the closest to the standard of how English "should" be spoken, but with all the historical and geographical difference in English dialects, how could you even claim that a standard exists? Maybe semantic, but your comment confuses me a lot.
Wouldn't to someone, who speaks a typical British dialect, their own accent sound mild, while an American would seem very strong?