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Rosalie's Medieval Woman

As far back as the 13th century there are records of the Gilbert name being linked to goldsmithing, the production of cloth and clothing and so it's no wonder that researching and making medieval clothing is a great passion of mine! I belong to an historical re-enactment group- Eslite d'Corp and am a member of QLHF.

What is there to see here? All you need to know about the medieval woman: what she wears, how to be beautiful according to medieval standards and a bit about what she does. There's also information on historical re-enactment as a hobby and information about my own clothes and accessories.

To know more about medieval material names or just what garments were called? Visit the fabrics page or the medieval glossary.

Making your own proper medieval clothing? Check out making medieval clothes which looks at interpreting historical art to get your information. Many of the pages in the index have sub-directories, so make sure you have a good look around! Want to know where to get the things you need? I recommend everyone on the where to shop page, most of whom can be found in the marketplace at the Abbey Medieval Tournament each July in Caboolture.

I hand-stitch reproduction garments, some of which can be seen on display in libraries around the Caboolture region at tournament time. I'm a big fan of tiny stitches and neat eyelet holes. I love fabrics and embellishments and attention to detail. I enjoy researching garments and love nothing more than a spirited debate on where seams go and where they don't go.

For those wondering how to be more involved in the medieval world, visit the historical re-enactment page and find a group near you!

And just for fun, if you're looking for medieval icons for your online journal or avatar, check these out. Feel free to use them but please credit me.

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Last updated October 14, 2008