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- Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:06 pm
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: ladies hair
- Replies: 43
- Views: 11305
Re: ladies hair
That's okay- I am not a expert by any means and my period if war of the roses so later in the medieval period, I believe there was a use of fake hair in the 13th century in order to make bigger buns and braids under headresses. Ask you group for advice as they will have better infomation than me 

- Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:30 am
- Forum: 1100-1500
- Topic: ladies hair
- Replies: 43
- Views: 11305
Re: ladies hair
I am pretty sure from what I have read, ladies never cut their hair, bar extreme illness.
But as you say, you will have a coifor headdress of some kind and a woman would not show her hair anyway so it won't matter
But as you say, you will have a coifor headdress of some kind and a woman would not show her hair anyway so it won't matter

- Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:49 pm
- Forum: General History
- Topic: Piercings throughout history.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5041
Re: Piercings throughout history.
I believe it was known to have a single loop in your ear sometimes, as a way of carrying your wealth.
But I am sure more learned than me can advise you further.
But I am sure more learned than me can advise you further.
- Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:36 pm
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Kelmarsh 2010
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8921
Re: Kelmarsh 2010
No, he is made of wood and works on a pulley system- so realistic though isn't he! He loves to sit by the pretend fire!KedlestonCraig wrote:why - isn't it a real dog?rowana wrote:here are ours, lots of the parade!
ignore the first few which are of our new tent and our dog!

- Mon Jul 19, 2010 5:44 pm
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Kelmarsh 2010
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8921
Re: Kelmarsh 2010
here are ours, lots of the parade!
http://s277.photobucket.com/albums/kk69 ... arsh%2010/
ignore the first few which are of our new tent and our dog!
http://s277.photobucket.com/albums/kk69 ... arsh%2010/
ignore the first few which are of our new tent and our dog!
- Thu Jul 15, 2010 3:56 pm
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: Seeking advice on finding and joining a group
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11150
Re: Seeking advice on finding and joining a group
Well in medieval WOTR (as an example) there is always plenty to do in the living history camp- crafts, cooking, or just sitting and chatting, then at some events there is the shopping... When I first joined a group I was lucky as I have two very good friends already in the group- but even so I turne...
- Thu Jul 15, 2010 2:08 pm
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: Seeking advice on finding and joining a group
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11150
Re: Seeking advice on finding and joining a group
Dogs are allowed 
Most event sites allow dogs that are on leads

Most event sites allow dogs that are on leads

- Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:08 am
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: Seeking advice on finding and joining a group
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11150
Re: Seeking advice on finding and joining a group
Go round and talk to different groups, I am sure they would be happy to talk to you and share their experiences with you. Maybe also just watch them a little in the living history camp- do they look like they are having a good time with each other? It might give you an insight into how to group are ...
- Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:09 pm
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: taking credit cards by phone at shows?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5604
Re: taking credit cards by phone at shows?
well I just thought I would throw the paypal thing out there as I know people that do it 

- Wed Jul 07, 2010 8:35 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Mrs F's new stays
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5861
Re: Mrs F's new stays
stunning work and such neat embroidery!
- Sat Jun 26, 2010 4:07 pm
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: taking credit cards by phone at shows?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5604
Re: taking credit cards by phone at shows?
I am not sure if this is any help at all, but friends of mine who trade use their iphone to connect to paypal, allowing a customer to log in to pay them by paypal- it is an option that obviously has no set up costs- only invloces you getting a paypal account if you don't have one- yes it is not as v...
- Sat May 22, 2010 9:47 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Wooden Pattens
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5451
Re: Wooden Pattens
I think these would be great with a hinge- I have hinged ones with a back strap.
I love the design of these ones, personally I don't think I could walk in ones without a hinge.
I love the design of these ones, personally I don't think I could walk in ones without a hinge.
- Sun May 02, 2010 11:43 am
- Forum: General History
- Topic: Girls, this one is for you!
- Replies: 37
- Views: 16079
Re: Girls, this one is for you!
Is it online? if so, please link the ad, I would like to see it!
- Fri Apr 30, 2010 6:23 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Medieval 'headscarf' and apron
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5986
Re: Medieval 'headscarf' and apron
Flemish coifs are great - if you are flemish. Fashion was much more insular nationally than we experience today. If you are english, dress in the english style and look like an englishwoman, if French etc etc etc. As said, ask your group before making anything- I try to make stuff that I have seen ...
- Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:59 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Medieval 'headscarf' and apron
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5986
Re: Medieval 'headscarf' and apron
How long is your hair? How about two plaits at the sid eof your head, bring them up over your head and criss cross back down, pinning them as you go? Or a french pleat and curl the length at the nape of the neck and pin? Once your headcovering is on, it will secure it in place as you are not touchin...
- Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:50 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Medieval 'headscarf' and apron
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5986
Re: Medieval 'headscarf' and apron
Of course! Why not braid is and pin it to your head? I personally make lots of little twists in my hair and pin them to my head. It keeps my hair secure and in the evening I have some curls as effectively I have pin curled it all day. Seek the advice of your group regarding your hair, they may be ha...
- Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:36 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Medieval 'headscarf' and apron
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5986
Re: Medieval 'headscarf' and apron
get hold of Sarah Thursfield's 'Medieval Tailor' well worth the money- patterns for everything you need. As for your hair ebing uncovered, braided...how old are you? It is unlikely anyone would ahve had their hair uncovered unelss they were a very young maiden, remember girls married off very young ...
- Fri Apr 09, 2010 11:35 am
- Forum: Traders Discussion
- Topic: Tax. Are you registered?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7079
Re: Tax. Are you registered?
When I ran a small business (not in this field) I registered- I even received a rebate one year because I made a loss. The downside can be awful if you don't, it really isn't worth it. There is also a lot you can ofset , like travel ,tickets, stall prices, accomodation, food... The forms are not tha...
- Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:09 am
- Forum: Societies
- Topic: Kedleston - The Derby Re-enactment Group
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8229
Re: Kedleston - The Derby Re-enactment Group
Well well, on my doorstep and I never knew! Please advertise if you do any events in Derby and we might pop along! We have just got into Reenactment with another group for WOTR 

- Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:29 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Sewing thread question -15th Century
- Replies: 33
- Views: 9187
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 6:07 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Sewing thread question -15th Century
- Replies: 33
- Views: 9187
- Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:56 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Sewing thread question -15th Century
- Replies: 33
- Views: 9187
- Tue Sep 08, 2009 8:16 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Sewing thread question -15th Century
- Replies: 33
- Views: 9187
- Tue Sep 08, 2009 7:29 pm
- Forum: Costumes
- Topic: Sewing thread question -15th Century
- Replies: 33
- Views: 9187
Sewing thread question -15th Century
I am looking to start sewing late 15th century clothing. I *think* I am right in saying linen thread is used for sewing? I wanted to ask, do you use linen thread or just normal cotton? Do you save linen thread just 'for the field'? If linen thread is usually used- where can you get thin linen thread...
- Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:05 pm
- Forum: Book, Film, TV & Music Reviews
- Topic: Lutterall Psalter on DVD and Macclesfield Psalter on CD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2260
I would be insterested to know if anyone has actually purchased this? If so, does it use the language of it ? I teach the history of the English Language and it is always great to make things 'come alive' for my A leel students. I might see if I can sneak a copy on the English Department budget! tha...